判: the kanji for judge; seal
判 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means judge; seal. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
判 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
判 has 2 readings 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 |
|---|---|
| 判断はんだん · handan | judgment; decision |
| 裁判さいばん · saiban | trial |
| 評判ひょうばん · hyōban | reputation |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- これは難しい判断です。Kore wa muzukashii handan desu.This is a difficult decision.
- その事件は来月、裁判が始まる。Sono jiken wa raigetsu, saiban ga hajimaru.The trial for that case starts next month.
- この店は評判がいいです。Kono mise wa hyōban ga ii desu.This shop has a good reputation.
- 彼は冷静に状況を判断した。Kare wa reisei ni jōkyō o handan shita.He calmly assessed the situation.
- 新しいレストランの評判を聞いた。Atarashii resutoran no hyōban o kiita.I heard about the new restaurant's reputation.
Questions about 判
How many strokes does 判 have?
判 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 判?
The on readings are han (ハン), ban (バン). 判 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 判?
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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Rules and society
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 判
- 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.