傍: the kanji for side; bystander
傍 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means side; bystander. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
傍 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
傍 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).
ボウ (bou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 傍観ぼうかん · bōkan | looking on |
| 傍線ぼうせん · bōsen | sideline; underline |
| 路傍ろぼう · robō | roadside |
かたわら (katawara)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 傍らかたわら · katawara | side; while |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- いじめを傍観してはいけない。Ijime o bōkan shite wa ikenai.You shouldn't just stand by and watch bullying.
- 傍線の部分の意味を答えなさい。Bōsen no bubun no imi o kotaenasai.Explain the meaning of the underlined part.
- 路傍に小さな花が咲いていた。Robō ni chiisana hana ga saite ita.Small flowers were blooming by the roadside.
- 母の傍らで子どもが眠っている。Haha no katawara de kodomo ga nemutte iru.A child is sleeping beside the mother.
- 彼は仕事の傍ら小説を書いている。Kare wa shigoto no katawara shōsetsu o kaite iru.He writes novels alongside his job.
Questions about 傍
How many strokes does 傍 have?
傍 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 傍?
The on readings are bou (ボウ). The kun readings are katawara (かたわら).
What JLPT level is 傍?
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 傍
- 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.