包: the kanji for wrap
包 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means wrap. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
包 is written in 5 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
包 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ホウ (hou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 包装ほうそう · hōsō | wrapping |
| 包丁ほうちょう · hōchō | kitchen knife |
| 包帯ほうたい · hōtai | bandage |
つつむ (tsutsumu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 包むつつむ · tsutsumu | to wrap |
| 小包こづつみ · kozutsumi | parcel |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- プレゼントをきれいな紙で包んだ。Purezento o kirei na kami de tsutsunda.I wrapped the present in pretty paper.
- 包丁で野菜を切った。Hōchō de yasai o kitta.I cut the vegetables with a kitchen knife.
- 郵便局で小包を受け取った。Yūbinkyoku de kozutsumi o uketotta.I picked up a parcel at the post office.
- 包装はしなくて結構です。Hōsō wa shinakute kekkō desu.There is no need to wrap it.
- 町は深い霧に包まれていた。Machi wa fukai kiri ni tsutsumarete ita.The town was wrapped in thick fog.
Questions about 包
How many strokes does 包 have?
包 is written in 5 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 包?
The on readings are hou (ホウ). The kun readings are tsutsumu (つつむ).
What JLPT level is 包?
N2. 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 N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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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 包
- 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.