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What is the Kanji for 'Notebook for record' and 'Record book'? | 簿

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Notebook for record' and 'Record book', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Notebook for record' and 'Record book' is 簿.

    kanji

    簿

    Meaning

    Notebook for record, Record book

    Reading

    onyomi

    bo

    Example Word

    名簿: roster. The Japanese noun '名簿 (めいぼ)' refers to a 'roster' or 'register', which is a list of names, typically used in formal or organizational contexts. It is commonly used in schools, companies, or events to keep track of participants, members, or attendees. For example: Please check the roster for your name「名簿に名前があるか確認してください」(めいぼになまえがあるかかくにんしてください). The teacher updated the class roster「先生がクラスの名簿を更新しました」(せんせいがクラスのめいぼをこうしんしました). This word is often associated with administrative or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1943

    Handwriting

Words Using 簿

This kanji is used in 1 word:

    word

    名簿

    Meaning

    Roster

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What does 簿 mean?

簿 means 'Notebook for record' and 'Record book'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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