Quick answer
般 is the kanji for "All". A common reading is はん (han). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
All
Also : Kind · Sort · Carry · General · Carrier
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 般 represents 'CARRIER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of carrier.
On-reading: はん — remember this sound by associating it with carrier.
Example Sentences
一般的に、日本人は礼儀正しいと言われています。
いっぱんてきに、にほんじんはれいぎただしいといわれています。
Generally speaking, Japanese people are said to be polite.
全般的に見て、このプロジェクトは成功したと言えます。
ぜんぱんてきにみて、このぷろじぇくとはせいこうしたといえます。
Looking at it overall, it can be said that this project was a success.
Vocabulary using 般
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