把: the kanji for grasp; bundle
把 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means grasp; bundle. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
把 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
把 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ハ (ha)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 把握はあく · haaku | grasp; understanding |
| 把持はじ · haji | holding; gripping |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- まず全体の状況を把握しよう。Mazu zentai no jōkyō o haaku shiyō.First, let's grasp the overall situation.
- 社員の数を正確に把握している。Shain no kazu o seikaku ni haaku shite iru.We know the exact number of employees.
- 問題点の把握が遅れた。Mondaiten no haaku ga okureta.We were late in identifying the problems.
- ロボットの手が物を把持する。Robotto no te ga mono o haji suru.The robot's hand grips objects.
- 新しい先生は生徒の名前をすぐに把握した。Atarashii sensei wa seito no namae o sugu ni haaku shita.The new teacher quickly learned the students' names.
Questions about 把
How many strokes does 把 have?
把 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 把?
The on readings are ha (ハ). 把 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 把?
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 把
- 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.