包
Readings: ホ (Onyomi), つつ.む, くる.む (Kunyomi)
Meaning: to wrap, to cover, to include, to contain, to envelop, parcel, package, bag
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View JLPT N2 Kanji ListHow to Write – Stroke Order
The kanji 包 is written with 5 strokes. It starts with the enclosing radical 勹, followed by the stroke representing the contents within.
Kanji Details
| Radical | 勹 (wrapping) |
|---|---|
| Strokes | 5 |
| JLPT Level | undefined |
| Grade | undefined |
Readings with English Transcription
Onyomi (Chinese readings)
- ホ (HO)
Kunyomi (Japanese readings)
- つつ.む (tsutsumu)
- くる.む (kurumu)
Common Words Using 包
Onyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 包装 | ほうそう | packaging, packing |
| 包括 | ほうかつ | encompassing, inclusion |
| 包裹 | ほうかつ | package, bundle |
| 包帯 | ほうたい | bandage, dressing |
| 包囲 | ほうい | encirclement, siege |
| 一包 | いっぽう | one package |
| 分包 | ぶんぽう | subpackaging |
| 内包 | ないほう | internal development, intension |
| 外包 | がいほう | external packaging |
| 引包 | いんぽう | wrapping, packaging |
Kunyomi Readings
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 包む | つつむ | to wrap, to envelop |
| 包み | つつみ | wrapper, wrapping, package |
| 包む | くるむ | to wrap up, to cover |
| 手包み | てづつみ | hand-wrapped |
| 包装する | ほうそうする | to pack, to wrap |
| 包丁 | ほうちょう | kitchen knife, kitchen knife |
| 心包 | しんぽう | pericardium |
| 包装紙 | ほうそうし | wrapping paper |
| 小包 | こづつみ | parcel, package |
| 荷包 | かほう | purse, pouch |
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