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What is the Kanji for 'Supplement'? | 補

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Supplement' is 補.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Supplement

    Reading

    kunyomiおぎな

    ogina

    onyomi

    ho

    Parts

    Example Word

    候補: candidate. The Japanese noun '候補 (こうほ)' means 'candidate'. It is commonly used to refer to someone who is being considered for a position, role, or opportunity. This term is often used in political, professional, or academic contexts. For example: he is a candidate for the position「彼はそのポジションの候補です」(かれはそのポジションのこうほです). She is a candidate for the scholarship「彼女は奨学金の候補です」(かのじょはしょうがくきんのこうほです). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as being a candidate for a prize or an award.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1420

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    component

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    候補

    Meaning

    Candidate

    word

    補助

    Meaning

    Assistance, Subsidy

    word

    補償

    Meaning

    Compensation

    word

    補う

    Meaning

    Supplement

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 衤 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, First

    kanji

    Meaning

    Duplicate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Incur, Be subjected to

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abundant

    kanji

    Meaning

    Naked, Nude

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brown, Woollen kimono

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neck, Collar

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sleeve

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hem

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 甫 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Catch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bay, Seaside

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shop, Pave

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nurse, Suckle

Learn the Kanji

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What does 補 mean?

補 means 'Supplement'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth 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.