Kanji

What does the kanji 盤 mean?

盤 means tray, platter; board (game), disc (recording). On'yomi バン.

Quick facts
On'yomiバン
Strokes15
Main radical皿
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi バン
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework15 strokes

tray, platter; board (game), disc (recording)

Memory hook

The dish (皿) as broad as an upturned boat (舟) — TRAY, BOARD, DISC.

Main radical

皿dish 5 strokes

Stroke order · 15 strokes

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Common words

  • 基盤きばんfoundation, base, infrastructure
  • 碁盤ごばんgo board
  • 算盤そろばんabacus (soroban)

More words with this kanji

  • 地盤じばんground, foundation soil; support base

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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.