宝: the kanji for treasure
宝 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means treasure. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
宝 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
宝 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ホウ (hou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 宝石ほうせき · hōseki | jewel |
| 国宝こくほう · kokuhō | national treasure |
たから (takara)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 宝たから · takara | treasure |
| 宝物たからもの · takaramono | treasure; precious thing |
| 宝くじたからくじ · takarakuji | lottery ticket |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この寺には国宝の仏像がある。Kono tera ni wa kokuhō no butsuzō ga aru.This temple has a Buddhist statue that is a national treasure.
- 子どもの頃の写真は私の宝物だ。Kodomo no koro no shashin wa watashi no takaramono da.My childhood photos are my treasure.
- 宝くじが当たったらいいな。Takarakuji ga atattara ii na.It would be nice to win the lottery.
- 指輪に小さな宝石がついている。Yubiwa ni chiisa na hōseki ga tsuite iru.The ring has a small jewel on it.
- 子どもは国の宝だ。Kodomo wa kuni no takara da.Children are the nation's treasure.
Questions about 宝
How many strokes does 宝 have?
宝 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 宝?
The on readings are hou (ホウ). The kun readings are takara (たから).
What JLPT level is 宝?
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.
More JLPT N2 kanji
Qualities and conditions
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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 宝
- 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.