JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
補 — supplement
- Reading
- ホ・おぎな.う
- Meaning
- supplement; supply; make good; offset; compensate; assistant; learner
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
補 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ホ・おぎな.う and it means supplement; supply; make good; offset; compensate; assistant; learner. 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.
補 appears in everyday japanese words such as 補償 (compensation), 補充 (supplementation) and 補助 (assistance).
Japanese words containing 補
Frequently asked questions
What does 補 mean in Japanese?
補 means supplement; supply; make good; offset; compensate; assistant; learner in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 補 read?
補 is read ホ・おぎな.う. Reading it inside real words — 補償 and 補充 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 補 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 補 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 補 in a word?
A common word containing 補 is 補償 (ほしょう) — "compensation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 補 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 補 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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