頻: the kanji for frequent
頻 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means frequent. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
頻 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
頻 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).
ヒン (hin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 頻繁ひんぱん · hinpan | frequent |
| 頻度ひんど · hindo | frequency |
| 頻発ひんぱつ · hinpatsu | frequent occurrence |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼女は頻繁に図書館に通う。Kanojo wa hinpan ni toshokan ni kayou.She goes to the library frequently.
- 使う頻度の高い単語から覚えよう。Tsukau hindo no takai tango kara oboeyō.Let's learn the most frequently used words first.
- この交差点では事故が頻発している。Kono kōsaten de wa jiko ga hinpatsu shite iru.Accidents happen frequently at this intersection.
- 電車が頻繁に遅れて困る。Densha ga hinpan ni okurete komaru.The trains are often late, which is a problem.
- 検査の頻度を増やした。Kensa no hindo o fuyashita.We increased the frequency of inspections.
Questions about 頻
How many strokes does 頻 have?
頻 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 頻?
The on readings are hin (ヒン). 頻 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 頻?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Numbers, time and quantity
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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 頻
- 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.