併: the kanji for combine; together
併 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means combine; together. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
併 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
併 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヘイ (hei)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 合併がっぺい · gappei | merger |
| 併用へいよう · heiyō | combined use |
| 併設へいせつ · heisetsu | annexing; setting up together |
あわせる (awaseru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 併せるあわせる · awaseru | to combine; to put together |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 二つの町が合併して市になった。Futatsu no machi ga gappei shite shi ni natta.Two towns merged to become a city.
- 薬の併用には注意が必要だ。Kusuri no heiyō ni wa chūi ga hitsuyō da.Care is needed when combining medicines.
- 駅に商業施設が併設されている。Eki ni shōgyō shisetsu ga heisetsu sarete iru.A shopping complex is attached to the station.
- 資料と併せてご確認ください。Shiryō to awasete gokakunin kudasai.Please check this together with the materials.
- 両社の合併が発表された。Ryōsha no gappei ga happyō sareta.The merger of the two companies was announced.
Questions about 併
How many strokes does 併 have?
併 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 併?
The on readings are hei (ヘイ). The kun readings are awaseru (あわせる).
What JLPT level is 併?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 併
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.