JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji

貨

貨 — freight

Reading
カ・たから
Meaning
freight; goods; property
JLPT level
N2
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

貨 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is カ・たから and it means freight; goods; property. 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.

貨 appears in everyday japanese words such as 外貨 (imported goods), 貨幣 (money) and 雑貨 (miscellaneous goods).

Japanese words containing 貨

Frequently asked questions

What does 貨 mean in Japanese?

貨 means freight; goods; property in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 貨 read?

貨 is read カ・たから. Reading it inside real words — 外貨 and 貨幣 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 貨 — is it JLPT N2?

Yes. 貨 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 貨 in a word?

A common word containing 貨 is 外貨 (がいか) — "imported goods". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 貨 effectively?

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

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