JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
販 — marketing
- Reading
- ハン
- Meaning
- marketing; sell; trade
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
販 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ハン and it means marketing; sell; trade. 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.
販 appears in everyday japanese words such as 販売 (sale).
Japanese words containing 販
Frequently asked questions
What does 販 mean in Japanese?
販 means marketing; sell; trade in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 販 read?
販 is read ハン. Reading it inside real words — 販売 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 販 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 販 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 販 in a word?
A common word containing 販 is 販売 (はんばい) — "sale". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 販 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 販 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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