かば
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word かば
Kanji in this Word
樺
14 strokes
Frequency: 1982
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
birch
dark red
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かば
かんば
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
から
かも
かん
桜
10 strokes
Frequency: 1237
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
cherry
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
ヨウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さくら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さ
ろう
皮
5 strokes
Frequency: 1092
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
pelt
skin
hide
leather
skin radical (no. 107)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かわ
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