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判
判
7 strokes
Frequency: 197
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

judgement
judgment
signature
stamp
seal

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハン
バン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わか.る

Common Words

分かる
解る
判る
分る
Freq #455
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Godan verb; Intransitive verb

to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to see; to get; to follow

Examples
「博、君の気持ちは分かるよ」とマイクが言います。
"I understand how you feel, Hiroshi," says Mike.
2

Word usually written using kana alone; Godan verb; Intransitive verb

to become clear; to be known; to be discovered; to be realized (realised); to be found out; to make sense

Examples
彼が有名な人物だというのがわかります。
I understand that he's something of a famous personality.
3

Interjection

I know!; I think so too!

はんだん
Noun
Freq #791
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

judgment; judgement; decision; conclusion; adjudication

Examples
私は君の判断を尊重する。
I defer to your judgement.
2

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

divination

3

Mathematics

judgement

ひょうばん
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #2764
1

reputation; (public) estimation; popularity

Examples
スキャンダルで会社の評判が落ちた。
The scandal hurt the company's reputation.
2

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

rumour; rumor; talk (e.g. of the town)

Examples
そのニュースは大評判を巻き起こした。
The news caused a great sensation.
3

fame; notoriety

Examples
この本で、君はかなり評判になるよ。
You're going to get much publicity with this book.
はんめい
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #4451
1

establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming

Examples
その秘書はスパイだと判明した。
The secretary proved to be a spy.
ひはん
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #5951
1

criticism; judgement; judgment; comment

Examples
彼の批判は非常に厳しかった。
His criticisms were very severe.
さいばん
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
~の Adj.
Freq #6369
1

trial; judgement; judgment

Examples
裁判は公明正大であることが要求される。
Judgment requires impartiality.
はんてい
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #7546
1

judgement; judgment; decision; ruling; finding; adjudication; verdict; call

Examples
審判の判定は絶対だ。
The judge's decision is final.
はんべつ
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #9244
1

distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment

しんぱん
しんばん
Noun
Freq #10423
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

judgement; judgment; decision; verdict; sentence

Examples
大衆の注意は彼の審判に向けられた。
The public interest was directed at his judgement.
2

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

refereeing; umpiring; judging

Examples
彼一人だけ余る、だから審判させよう。
He's an odd man; so we'll have him referee.
3

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Christianity

judgement (of God)

4

referee; umpire; judge

Examples
審判は試合を終わらせるために笛を吹いた。
The referee blew his whistle to end the match.
はんけつ
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #13546
1

judicial decision; judgement; judgment; sentence; decree

Examples
彼に不利な判決がでた。
The judgement went against him.
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