部
JLPT N5On-yomi (Chinese reading)
ブ
Meaning
Section, department, part
Stroke Count
11 strokes
Examples
部屋
Related Vocabulary
📝 How to Remember
At 11 strokes, 「部」requires deliberate practice. Identify the radical (root part) first, then learn the remaining strokes as a unit.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — On-yomi vs Kun-yomi
「部」uses only On-yomi (ブ), common for kanji mostly used in compound words.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 (Kanji Reading) & もんだい2 (Kanji Writing)
「部」typically appears in もんだい1, where you choose the correct reading, and もんだい2, where you choose the correct kanji for a hiragana word. Make sure you can recognize it both ways.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How do you read the kanji 「部」?+
On-yomi: ブ.
What does 「部」mean in Japanese?+
「部」means "Section, department, part". It is a JLPT N5 kanji — one of the most essential characters for beginners.
How many strokes does 「部」have?+
「部」is written with 11 strokes.
Is 「部」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「部」is an official JLPT N5 kanji. Knowing all ~110 N5 kanji is essential for passing the exam.
Can you give an example sentence using 「部」?+
Yes: 部屋. Practicing kanji in context is one of the most effective ways to remember them.
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