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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

    貨

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    Reading

    onyomiか

    ka

    Parts

    化Change 貝Shellfish

    Example Word

    外貨: foreign currency. The Japanese noun '外貨 (がいか)' refers to 'foreign currency'. It is commonly used in contexts related to finance, travel, or international trade. For example: I exchanged yen for foreign currency「円を外貨に両替した」(えんをがいかにりょうがえした). The company holds foreign currency reserves「その会社は外貨準備を持っている」(そのかいしゃはがいかじゅんびをもっている). This term is essential when discussing exchange rates, international transactions, or travel preparations involving currency exchange.

    Radical

    貝

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1262

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 貨

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

    kanji

    化

    Meaning

    Change

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

Words Using 貨

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    通貨

    Meaning

    Currency

    word

    百貨店

    Meaning

    Department store

    word

    貨幣

    Meaning

    Currency

    word

    外貨

    Meaning

    Foreign currency

    word

    貨物

    Meaning

    Cargo

Kanji Related to 貨 Through the Part 化

These 3 kanji contain the part 化 as well.

    kanji

    花

    Meaning

    Flower

    kanji

    靴

    Meaning

    Shoe, Shoes

    kanji

    傾

    Meaning

    Incline, Lean

Kanji Related to 貨 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    賠

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    貸

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    貯

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    責

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    販

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    賜

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    則

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    買

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    資

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    負

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貞

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    貧

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    質

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    購

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    賂

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    賀

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    貪

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    敗

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    唄

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

    kanji

    賊

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    賭

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    賛

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    財

    Meaning

    Wealth

    kanji

    賦

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    員

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    賃

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    贈

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    貼

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    貫

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    賢

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    賄

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    費

    Meaning

    Expense

Learn the Kanji 貨

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.