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What is the Kanji for 'Wrap'? | 包

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Wrap' is 包.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wrap

    Reading

    kunyomiつつ

    tsutsu

    onyomiほう

    hou

    Parts

    Wrap Oneself

    Example Word

    小包: parcel. The Japanese noun '小包 (こづつみ)' refers to a 'parcel' or 'package', typically used for items sent through the mail or delivered to someone. It is commonly used in contexts involving shipping, receiving, or sending items. For example: I received a parcel from my friend「友達から小包が届きました」(ともだちからこづつみがとどきました). Please send this parcel to the address「この小包をこの住所に送ってください」(このこづつみをこのじゅうしょにおくってください). The word is neutral and can refer to packages of any size, though it often implies something smaller or more personal than larger freight or cargo.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    825

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

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

    radical

    Meaning

    Wrap

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oneself

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 5 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hug, Embrace

    kanji

    Meaning

    Placenta, Membranous sac

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bubbles

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sated, Satiated

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gun, Cannon

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    包む

    Meaning

    Wrap

    word

    小包

    Meaning

    Parcel

    word

    包丁

    Meaning

    Knife

    word

    包帯

    Meaning

    Bandage

    word

    包み

    Meaning

    Package

    word

    包み紙

    Meaning

    Wrapping

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 9 kanji contain the part 勹 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Power

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evening

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ten thousand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bird

    kanji

    Meaning

    Color

    kanji

    Meaning

    Phrase, Paragraph

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decameron

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fragrance, Scent

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flexed, Hooked

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 己 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Record

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wake up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Distribute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harbor, Port

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reform

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scroll

    kanji

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

Learn the Kanji

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What does 包 mean?

包 means 'Wrap'.

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.