般: the kanji for general; sort
般 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means general; sort. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
般 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
般 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 |
|---|---|
| 一般いっぱん · ippan | general; ordinary |
| 一般的いっぱんてき · ippanteki | general; common |
| 全般ぜんぱん · zenpan | overall; as a whole |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この施設は一般の人も利用できる。Kono shisetsu wa ippan no hito mo riyō dekiru.Members of the public can also use this facility.
- それは一般的な考え方だ。Sore wa ippanteki na kangaekata da.That is a common way of thinking.
- 彼は日本の文化全般に詳しい。Kare wa Nihon no bunka zenpan ni kuwashii.He knows a lot about Japanese culture in general.
- 一般に、朝は道が混む。Ippan ni, asa wa michi ga komu.In general, the roads are crowded in the morning.
- 一般の席はまだ空いている。Ippan no seki wa mada aite iru.General seats are still available.
Questions about 般
How many strokes does 般 have?
般 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 般?
The on readings are han (ハン). 般 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 般?
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.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Qualities and conditions
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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 般
- 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.