般
般·general, sort, kind
- On-yomi
- ハン
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 一般 | いっぱん | general, ordinary |
| 一般的 | いっぱんてき | general, typical |
| 全般 | ぜんぱん | the whole, overall |
| 諸般 | しょはん | various (circumstances) |
Example sentences
この施設は一般の人も利用できます。
このしせつはいっぱんのひともりようできます。
This facility can also be used by the general public.
日本では、一般的に四月に新学期が始まる。
にほんでは、いっぱんてきにしがつにしんがっきがはじまる。
In Japan, the new school year generally starts in April.
彼は経済全般について詳しい。
かれはけいざいぜんぱんについてくわしい。
He is knowledgeable about the economy as a whole.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 般 is ハン, but after 一 and 全 it becomes パン: 一般 いっぱん, 全般 ぜんぱん.
- 一般 (general) and 一班 (group one) are both いっぱん; the common word is 般.
Memory aid
Picture it
A boat 舟 and a hand with a tool 殳: boats carrying all sorts of things, the general run of goods.
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