Quick answer
判 is the kanji for "Judgment". A common reading is わか.る (wakaru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Judgment
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 判 represents 'JUDGEMENT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of judgement.
On-reading: はん — remember this sound by associating it with judgement. Kun-reading: わか.る.
Example Sentences
裁判所で判決が下りました。
さいばんしょではんけつがくだりました。
A verdict was handed down at the court.
状況を正確に判断することが重要です。
じょうきょうをせいかくにはんだんすることがじゅうようです。
It's important to accurately judge the situation.
Vocabulary using 判
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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