Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Pig

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Kanji Story

Imagine a pig's face with two pointy ears and a round snout, resembling the kanji '豚'. The pig represents its associated meaning.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '豚' is required knowledge for the JLPT N1 exam. It may appear in vocabulary questions, reading passages, or general comprehension tasks related to everyday life and society in Japan.

Example Sentences

• 彼は豚肉が好きです。

  He likes pork.

  かれはぶたにくがすきです。

  kare wa butaniku ga suki desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は豚の飼育に従事しています。

  He is engaged in pig farming.

  かれはぶたのしいくにじゅうじしています。

  kare wa buta no shiiku ni juuji shiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 豚肉は栄養が豊富です。

  Pork is rich in nutrients.

  ぶたにくはえいようがほうふです。

  butaniku wa eiyō ga hōfu desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '豚' is essential to know for the highest JLPT level, N1.
• It is frequently used in vocabulary and reading comprehension sections.
• Pay attention to the different readings and meanings of this kanji in various contexts.
• Practice writing the stroke order to familiarize yourself with the character and reinforce memorization.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '豚' is not commonly used in personal names.
• However, it can be seen in some place names or brand names related to pork or pig farming.