JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

舶

舶 — liner

Reading
ハク
Meaning
liner; ship
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

舶 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ハク and it means liner; ship. 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.

舶 appears in everyday japanese words such as 船舶 (ship).

Japanese words containing 舶

Frequently asked questions

What does 舶 mean in Japanese?

舶 means liner; ship in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 舶 read?

舶 is read ハク. Reading it inside real words — 船舶 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 舶 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 舶 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 舶 in a word?

A common word containing 舶 is 船舶 (せんぱく) — "ship". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 舶 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 舶 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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