泊
泊·stay overnight
- On-yomi
- ハク
- Kun-yomi
- と(まる)と(める)
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 泊まる | とまる | to stay overnight |
| 泊める | とめる | to put someone up for the night |
| 宿泊 | しゅくはく | lodging, accommodation |
| 一泊 | いっぱく | one night's stay |
Example sentences
昨日は友達の家に泊まった。
きのうはともだちのいえにとまった。
I stayed at a friend's house last night.
ホテルの宿泊料はいくらですか。
ホテルのしゅくはくりょうはいくらですか。
How much is the hotel's accommodation charge?
一泊二日の旅行に出かけた。
いっぱくふつかのりょこうにでかけた。
We set off on a two-day, one-night trip.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Writing 止まる (to stop) where 泊まる (to stay the night) is meant
- Reading 一泊 as いちはく — it is いっぱく
Memory aid
Picture it
Water 氵 plus 白 — a pale boat lying still in the harbour for the night.
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