帽: the kanji for hat; cap
帽 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means hat; cap. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
帽 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
帽 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ボウ (bou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 帽子ぼうし · bōshi | hat; cap |
| 脱帽だつぼう · datsubō | taking one's hat off to; admiration |
| 制帽せいぼう · seibō | uniform cap |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 日差しが強いので帽子をかぶった。Hizashi ga tsuyoi node bōshi o kabutta.The sun was strong, so I put on a hat.
- 部屋の中では帽子を取ってください。Heya no naka de wa bōshi o totte kudasai.Please take off your hat indoors.
- 彼の努力には脱帽した。Kare no doryoku ni wa datsubō shita.I take my hat off to his hard work.
- 駅員は制帽をかぶっている。Ekiin wa seibō o kabutte iru.The station staff wear uniform caps.
- 子どもに黄色い帽子を買った。Kodomo ni kiiroi bōshi o katta.I bought my child a yellow cap.
Questions about 帽
How many strokes does 帽 have?
帽 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 帽?
The on readings are bou (ボウ). 帽 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 帽?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 帽
- 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.