JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
部 — section
- Reading
- ブ・\~べ
- Meaning
- section; bureau; dept; class; copy; part; portion; counter for copies of a newspaper or magazine
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
部 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ブ・\~べ and it means section; bureau; dept; class; copy; part; portion; counter for copies of a newspaper or magazine. 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.
部 appears in everyday japanese words such as 部 (department), 一部 (one copy e.g. of a document) and 内部 (interior).
Japanese words containing 部
Frequently asked questions
What does 部 mean in Japanese?
部 means section; bureau; dept; class; copy; part; portion; counter for copies of a newspaper or magazine in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 部 read?
部 is read ブ・\~べ. Reading it inside real words — 部 and 一部 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 部 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 部 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 部 in a word?
A common word containing 部 is 部 (ぶ) — "department". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 部 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 部 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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