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