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What is the Kanji for 'Goods' and 'Freight'? | 貨

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Goods' and 'Freight', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Goods' and 'Freight' is 貨.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    Reading

    onyomi

    ka

    Parts

    Change Shellfish

    Example Word

    貨物: cargo. The Japanese noun '貨物 (かもつ)' refers to 'cargo' or 'freight'. It is used to describe goods or products that are transported, typically by ship, train, truck, or airplane. This term is commonly used in logistics, shipping, and transportation contexts. For example: The cargo was delivered on time「貨物は時間通りに届けられた」(かもつはじかんどおりにとどけられた). The ship is carrying a lot of cargo「その船はたくさんの貨物を運んでいる」(そのふねはたくさんのかもつをはこんでいる). Note that '貨物' is often used in formal or technical contexts, and it can refer to both commercial and non-commercial goods.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1262

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Change

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shellfish

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 化 as well.

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    Meaning

    Flower

    kanji

    Meaning

    Incline, Lean

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shoe, Shoes

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expense

    kanji

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

Learn the Kanji

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What does 貨 mean?

貨 means 'Goods' and 'Freight'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.