片: the kanji for one side; piece
片 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means one side; piece. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
片 is written in 4 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
片 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).
ヘン (hen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 破片はへん · hahen | fragment; broken piece |
| 断片だんぺん · danpen | fragment |
かた (kata)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 片方かたほう · katahō | one side; one of a pair |
| 片道かたみち · katamichi | one way |
| 片付けるかたづける · katazukeru | to tidy up |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 靴下が片方見つからない。Kutsushita ga katahō mitsukaranai.I cannot find one of my socks.
- 東京まで片道いくらですか。Tōkyō made katamichi ikura desu ka.How much is a one-way ticket to Tokyo?
- 出かける前に部屋を片付けた。Dekakeru mae ni heya o katazuketa.I tidied up my room before going out.
- 割れたガラスの破片に気をつけて。Wareta garasu no hahen ni ki o tsukete.Be careful of the broken glass.
- 夢の断片しか覚えていない。Yume no danpen shika oboete inai.I remember only fragments of the dream.
Questions about 片
How many strokes does 片 have?
片 is written in 4 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 片?
The on readings are hen (ヘン). The kun readings are kata (かた).
What JLPT level is 片?
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.
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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 片
- 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.