What does the kanji 判 mean?

The kanji 判 (han) means "judgement, signature". It is a JLPT N3 character.

"han" is written with the kanji 判, meaning "judgement, signature". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) はん (han). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 判?

Write 判 ("judgement") 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.

What are the readings of 判?

判 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) はん (han).

判“judgement” Kanjihan

JLPT N3

How to write 判

判 (judgement) kanji stroke order diagram with numbered strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning

judgement, signature

Onyomi (音読み)

はん han

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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sword, saber, knife

切

cut, cutoff, be sharp

別

separate, branch off, diverge

刃

blade, sword, edge

制

system, law, rule

割

proportion, divide, cut, separate

刻

engrave, cut fine, chop

利

profit, advantage, benefit

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