範: the kanji for model; range
範 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means model; range. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
範 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
範 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).
ハン (han)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 範囲はんい · han'i | range; scope |
| 模範もはん · mohan | model; example |
| 師範しはん · shihan | master; instructor |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 試験の範囲を確認した。Shiken no han'i o kakunin shita.I checked what the exam will cover.
- 彼はクラスの模範となる生徒だ。Kare wa kurasu no mohan to naru seito da.He is a model student for the class.
- 祖父は書道の師範だ。Sofu wa shodō no shihan da.My grandfather is a calligraphy master.
- できる範囲で手伝います。Dekiru han'i de tetsudaimasu.I'll help as much as I can.
- 先生が模範演技を見せた。Sensei ga mohan engi o miseta.The teacher gave a model demonstration.
Questions about 範
How many strokes does 範 have?
範 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 範?
The on readings are han (ハン). 範 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 範?
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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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 範
- 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.