補: the kanji for supplement; make up for
補 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means supplement; make up for. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
補 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
補 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ホ (ho)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 補足ほそく · hosoku | supplement; additional note |
| 候補こうほ · kōho | candidate |
| 補助ほじょ · hojo | assistance; subsidy |
おぎなう (oginau)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 補うおぎなう · oginau | to make up for; to supplement |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 足りない分はアルバイトで補った。Tarinai bun wa arubaito de oginatta.I made up the shortfall with a part-time job.
- 先生の説明に少し補足します。Sensei no setsumei ni sukoshi hosoku shimasu.Let me add a little to the teacher's explanation.
- 彼は次の社長の候補だ。Kare wa tsugi no shachō no kōho da.He is a candidate for the next company president.
- 市から家賃の補助が出る。Shi kara yachin no hojo ga deru.The city provides a rent subsidy.
- 野菜で栄養を補う。Yasai de eiyō o oginau.I get extra nutrients from vegetables.
Questions about 補
How many strokes does 補 have?
補 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 補?
The on readings are ho (ホ). The kun readings are oginau (おぎなう).
What JLPT level is 補?
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 補
- 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.