博
はく
haku
JLPT N312 strokesKanjiLevel 86 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
博 is the kanji for "Broad". Its reading is はく (haku). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Broad
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Readings
onはく/ hakuonばく/ baku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
十尃
Example Sentences
彼は博識で知られている。
かれははくしきでしられている。
He is known for his extensive knowledge.
博物館で展示を見た。
はくぶつかんでてんじをみた。
I saw the exhibition at the museum.
Vocabulary using 博
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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