JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
買 — buy
- Reading
- バイ・か.う
- Meaning
- buy
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
買 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is バイ・か.う and it means buy. 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.
買 appears in everyday japanese words such as 購買 (purchase), 売買 (trade) and 買う (to buy).
Japanese words containing 買
Frequently asked questions
What does 買 mean in Japanese?
買 means buy in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 買 read?
買 is read バイ・か.う. Reading it inside real words — 購買 and 売買 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 買 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 買 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 買 in a word?
A common word containing 買 is 購買 (こうばい) — "purchase". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 買 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 買 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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