What does the kanji 乏 mean?

The kanji 乏 (toboshii) means "scanty, fold, gap, fail, thin". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "toboshii"?

"toboshii" is written with the kanji 乏, meaning "scanty, fold, gap, fail, thin". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) ぼう (bō), kunyomi (native Japanese) とぼしい (toboshii). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 乏?

Write 乏 ("scanty") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.