What is the Kanji for 'Trade'? | 貿

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Trade' is 貿.

kanji

貿

Meaning

Trade

Reading

onyomiぼう

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Example Word

貿易: trade. The Japanese verbal noun '貿易 (ぼうえき)' refers to 'trade', specifically the exchange of goods and services between countries or regions. It is commonly used in contexts related to international commerce, economics, and business. For example: Japan trades with many countries「日本は多くの国と貿易をしている」(にほんはおおくのくにとぼうえきをしている). International trade is important for the economy「国際貿易は経済にとって重要だ」(こくさいぼうえきはけいざいにとってじゅうようだ). The term can also be used in compound words like '貿易会社 (ぼうえきがいしゃ)' (trading company) or '貿易赤字 (ぼうえきあかじ)' (trade deficit).

Radical

貝

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1958

Handwriting

Words Using 貿

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

貿易

Meaning

Trade

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What does 貿 mean?

貿 means 'Trade'.

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

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