Quick answer
報 is the kanji for "Report". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is むく.いる (mukuiru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Report
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 報 represents 'REPORT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of report.
On-reading: ほう — remember this sound by associating it with report. Kun-reading: むく.いる.
Example Sentences
成果を上司に報告しました。
せいかをじょうしにほうこくしました。
I reported the results to my boss.
最新の情報を把握しています。
さいしんのじょうほうをはあくしています。
I grasp the latest information.
Vocabulary using 報
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 18, 2026
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