Kanji

What does the kanji 宝 mean?

宝 means treasure. On'yomi ホウ. Kun'yomi たから.

Quick facts
On'yomiホウ
Kun'yomiたから
Strokes8
Main radical宀
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ホウKun'yomi たから
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes

treasure

Memory hook

The jewel (玉) kept safe under the roof (宀) — TREASURE.

Main radical

宀roof 3 strokes

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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Common words

  • 宝たからtreasure
  • 宝石ほうせきjewel, gem

More words with this kanji

  • 重宝ちょうほうhandy, useful; a treasured item

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.