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What is the Kanji for 'Sort' and 'Carrier'? | 般

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Sort' and 'Carrier' is 般.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sort, Carrier

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Boat Pike

    Example Word

    一般: general. The Japanese noun '一般 (いっぱん)' means 'general' and refers to something that is common, widespread, or applicable to the majority. It is often used to describe concepts, rules, or ideas that are not specific or specialized. For example: general public「一般の人々」(いっぱんのひとびと). This is a general rule「これは一般のルールです」(これはいっぱんのルールです). It can also be used in phrases like '一般向け (いっぱんむけ)' meaning 'for the general public' or '一般論 (いっぱんろん)' meaning 'general theory'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    853

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boat

    radical

    Meaning

    Pike

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 2 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transport, Carry

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Disk

Words Using

This kanji is used in 3 words:

    word

    一般

    Meaning

    General

    word

    一般に

    Meaning

    Generally

    word

    全般

    Meaning

    Overall

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 6 kanji contain the part 舟 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail, Navigate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warship

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boat, Rowboat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gunwale

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 殳 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Throw

    kanji

    Meaning

    Step, Stairs

    kanji

    Meaning

    Duty

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sink, Drown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beat, Strike

    kanji

    殿

    Meaning

    Palace, Formal honorific title

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beat, Assault

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grain, Cereal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shell, Husk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Epidemic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Break

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crotch, Thigh

Learn the Kanji

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What does 般 mean?

般 means 'Sort' and 'Carrier'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, 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.