婆: the kanji for old woman
婆 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means old woman. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
婆 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
婆 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).
バ (ba)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 老婆ろうば · rōba | old woman |
| 老婆心ろうばしん · rōbashin | well-meant advice (that may be unasked for) |
| 産婆さんば · sanba | midwife (old word) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 老婆が道をゆっくり歩いていた。Rōba ga michi o yukkuri aruite ita.An old woman was walking slowly along the road.
- 昔は産婆が出産を手伝った。Mukashi wa sanba ga shussan o tetsudatta.In the past, midwives helped with childbirth.
- 産婆の仕事は今の助産師に当たる。Sanba no shigoto wa ima no josanshi ni ataru.The work of a "sanba" corresponds to today's midwife.
- 老婆心から一言だけ言わせてください。Rōbashin kara hitokoto dake iwasete kudasai.If I may, let me offer just one word of advice.
- 物語の中で、老婆が旅人に道を教えた。Monogatari no naka de, rōba ga tabibito ni michi o oshieta.In the story, an old woman showed a traveler the way.
Questions about 婆
How many strokes does 婆 have?
婆 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 婆?
The on readings are ba (バ). 婆 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 婆?
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 婆
- 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.