JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
辺 — environs
- Reading
- ヘン・あた.り・ほと.り・\~べ
- Meaning
- environs; boundary; border; vicinity
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
辺 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ヘン・あた.り・ほと.り・\~べ and it means environs; boundary; border; vicinity. 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.
辺 appears in everyday japanese words such as 辺 (area), 対辺 (opposite side) and 浜辺 (beach).
Japanese words containing 辺
Frequently asked questions
What does 辺 mean in Japanese?
辺 means environs; boundary; border; vicinity in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 辺 read?
辺 is read ヘン・あた.り・ほと.り・\~べ. Reading it inside real words — 辺 and 対辺 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 辺 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 辺 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 辺 in a word?
A common word containing 辺 is 辺 (へん) — "area". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 辺 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 辺 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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