部: the kanji for part; department
部 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means part; department. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
部 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
部 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).
ブ (bu)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 部分ぶぶん · bubun | part |
| 全部ぜんぶ · zenbu | all; everything |
Special readings to learn as whole words
These words use 部, but their readings do not follow the readings above. The Jōyō Kanji Table lists them as special readings. Learn each one as a whole word.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 部屋へや · heya | room |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この部分がよく分かりません。Kono bubun ga yoku wakarimasen.I don't understand this part well.
- 宿題を全部終わらせました。Shukudai o zenbu owarasemashita.I finished all of my homework.
- 自分の部屋を掃除しました。Jibun no heya o sōji shimashita.I cleaned my own room.
- この部分をもう少し詳しく説明した。Kono bubun o mō sukoshi kuwashiku setsumei shita.I explained this part in a little more detail.
- 彼の話は全部本当だった。Kare no hanashi wa zenbu hontō datta.Everything he said was true.
Questions about 部
How many strokes does 部 have?
部 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 部?
The on readings are bu (ブ). 部 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 部?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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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 部
- 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.