翻: the kanji for flip; translate
翻 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means flip; translate. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
翻 is written in 18 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
翻 has 3 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).
ホン (hon)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 翻訳ほんやく · hon'yaku | translation |
| 翻弄ほんろう · honrō | being tossed about; toying with |
ひるがえる (hirugaeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 翻るひるがえる · hirugaeru | to flutter; to wave |
ひるがえす (hirugaesu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 翻すひるがえす · hirugaesu | to change (one's mind); to flip |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この小説は十か国語に翻訳された。Kono shōsetsu wa jukkakokugo ni hon'yaku sareta.This novel has been translated into ten languages.
- 小さな船は嵐に翻弄された。Chiisana fune wa arashi ni honrō sareta.The small boat was tossed about by the storm.
- 国旗が風に翻っている。Kokki ga kaze ni hirugaette iru.The national flag is fluttering in the wind.
- 彼は最後に意見を翻した。Kare wa saigo ni iken o hirugaeshita.He changed his opinion at the last moment.
- 翻訳の仕事をしている。Hon'yaku no shigoto o shite iru.I work as a translator.
Questions about 翻
How many strokes does 翻 have?
翻 is written in 18 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 翻?
The on readings are hon (ホン). The kun readings are hirugaeru (ひるがえる), hirugaesu (ひるがえす).
What JLPT level is 翻?
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 翻
- 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.