Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Bridge

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Kanji Story

Picture a bridge made of wooden planks connecting two sides of a river. As you walk on it, you can feel the sturdy and solid structure of the bridge, providing a safe passage across.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '橋' is a commonly encountered character in JLPT N2 materials. It is important to recognize and understand its meaning and reading for both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 橋を渡って川を渡ります。

  I will cross the river by crossing the bridge.

  はしをわたってかわをわたります。

  hashi o watatte kawa o watarimasu.

  Pronunciation

• その橋はとても古いです。

  That bridge is very old.

  そのはしはとてもふるいです。

  sono hashi wa totemo furui desu.

  Pronunciation

• この橋は重さに耐えられるだろうか。

  Will this bridge withstand the weight?

  このはしはおもさにたえられるだろうか。

  kono hashi wa omosa ni taerareru darou ka.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '橋' is frequently used and understood, making it essential for the JLPT N2 level.
• Pay attention to the reading 'はし' which means 'bridge' and is commonly used in daily conversation.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '橋本' (Hashimoto) or '橋口' (Hashiguchi) use the kanji '橋'. It is a common kanji used in surnames related to bridges or geographical locations with bridges.