JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
般 — carrier
- Reading
- ハン
- Meaning
- carrier; carry; all; general; sort; kind
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
般 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ハン and it means carrier; carry; all; general; sort; kind. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
般 appears in everyday japanese words such as 全般 (whole) and 一般 (general).
Japanese words containing 般
Frequently asked questions
What does 般 mean in Japanese?
般 means carrier; carry; all; general; sort; kind in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 般 read?
般 is read ハン. Reading it inside real words — 全般 and 一般 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 般 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 般 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 般 in a word?
A common word containing 般 is 全般 (ぜんぱん) — "whole". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 般 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 般 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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