携帯
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 携帯
1
けいたい only; Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb
carrying (on one's person or in the hand)
Examples
アメリカ人は武器の携帯を許されている。
Americans have the right to bear arms.
2
Abbreviation; Word usually written using kana alone
mobile phone; cell phone
Examples
最近の女子高生は、携帯でメールしているらしい。
Lately high school girls are using their cell phones to exchange e-mail.
Kanji in this Word
携
13 strokes
Frequency: 1017
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
portable
carry (in hand)
armed with
bring along
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たずさ.える
たずさ.わる
帯
10 strokes
Frequency: 746
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
sash
belt
obi
zone
region
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.びる
おび
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たて
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