貿: the kanji for trade
貿 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means trade. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
貿 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
貿 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).
ボウ (bou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 貿易ぼうえき · bōeki | trade |
| 貿易会社ぼうえきがいしゃ · bōeki gaisha | trading company |
| 自由貿易じゆうぼうえき · jiyū bōeki | free trade |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 日本は多くの国と貿易をしている。Nihon wa ōku no kuni to bōeki o shite iru.Japan trades with many countries.
- 兄は貿易会社で働いている。Ani wa bōeki gaisha de hataraite iru.My older brother works at a trading company.
- 二つの国は自由貿易の協定を結んだ。Futatsu no kuni wa jiyū bōeki no kyōtei o musunda.The two countries signed a free trade agreement.
- 貿易の仕事には英語が欠かせない。Bōeki no shigoto ni wa eigo ga kakasenai.English is essential for work in trade.
- 円安は貿易に大きな影響を与える。En'yasu wa bōeki ni ōkina eikyō o ataeru.A weak yen has a big effect on trade.
Questions about 貿
How many strokes does 貿 have?
貿 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 貿?
The on readings are bou (ボウ). 貿 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 貿?
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
Work, money and industry
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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 貿
- 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.