JLPT N2 · 8 strokes
Kanji 枚: "sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets"
The kanji 枚 means "sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets". It is written with 8 strokes and belongs to JLPT level N2, read マイ, バイ in on'yomi.
Stroke order
Strokes are written in the order of the numbers. The order is not decorative: it is what gives the character its balance, and it is also how handwriting search works in Japanese dictionaries.
Readings
On'yomi (Sino-Japanese reading)
マイバイ
Kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
no recorded reading
In a kun'yomi reading, the dot separates the kanji from its okurigana: かた.る is read かたる and written 語る. A hyphen marks a bound position, like -び in 日.
At a glance
| Meaning | sheet of..., counter for flat thin objects or sheets |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 8 |
| JLPT level | N2 |
| Taught in Japan | grade 6 |
| Frequency rank | 911 of 2,501 |
Common words with 枚
The most frequent words using this kanji, most common first, with furigana readings. Click one to open it in the reader.
- 一枚une feuille, un objet plat (compteur)
- 枚counter for thin, flat objects (e.g. sheets of paper, plates, coins) · counter for portions of gyōza or soba
- 二枚two sheets (of paper or other flat objects)
- 三枚three flat objects (sheets of paper, pieces of cloth, etc.) · cutting a fish into two boneless fillets and a piece with the skeleton
- 数枚several sheets (flat objects)
- 枚数the number of flat things · win-loss difference which influences the ranking of wrestlers
- 二枚目handsome man · actor in a love scene
- 一枚岩monolith; large slab of rock · unity (of a group, organization, etc.); unanimity; solidarity
- 三枚目comedian; actor who plays comic roles · figure of fun; laughing stock
- 一枚上手one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
- 一枚噛むto participate in (as a member); to get involved in
- 千枚1000 sheets (of paper); many pages · book tripe; bible tripe; leaf tripe; beef omasum
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