JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

遍

遍 — everywhere

Reading
ヘン・あまね.く
Meaning
everywhere; times; widely; generally
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

遍 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ヘン・あまね.く and it means everywhere; times; widely; generally. 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.

遍 appears in everyday japanese words such as 普遍 (universality).

Japanese words containing 遍

Frequently asked questions

What does 遍 mean in Japanese?

遍 means everywhere; times; widely; generally in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 遍 read?

遍 is read ヘン・あまね.く. Reading it inside real words — 普遍 — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 遍 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 遍 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 遍 in a word?

A common word containing 遍 is 普遍 (ふへん) — "universality". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.

How do I learn 遍 effectively?

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

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