Kanji

What does the kanji 般 mean?

般 means general, kind; transport. On'yomi ハン.

Quick facts
On'yomiハン
Strokes10
Main radical舟
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi ハン
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

general, kind; transport

Memory hook

Using the boat (舟) and the handled tool (殳) to carry all sorts — GENERAL, SORT.

Main radical

舟boat 6 strokes

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

  • 一般いっぱんgeneral, common; the public
  • 全般ぜんぱんoverall, general

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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.