JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
貧 — poverty
- Reading
- ヒン・ビン・まず.しい
- Meaning
- poverty; poor
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
貧 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヒン・ビン・まず.しい and it means poverty; poor. 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.
貧 appears in everyday japanese words such as 貧乏 (poverty), 貧困 (poverty) and 貧弱 (poor).
Japanese words containing 貧
Frequently asked questions
What does 貧 mean in Japanese?
貧 means poverty; poor in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 貧 read?
貧 is read ヒン・ビン・まず.しい. Reading it inside real words — 貧乏 and 貧困 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 貧 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 貧 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 貧 in a word?
A common word containing 貧 is 貧乏 (びんぼう) — "poverty". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 貧 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 貧 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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