Quick answer
幅 is the kanji for "Width". It is a JLPT N2 kanji. The main reading is はば (haba). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Width
Also : Hanging scroll
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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 幅 represents 'HANGING SCROLL'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of hanging scroll.
On-reading: ふく — remember this sound by associating it with hanging scroll. Kun-reading: はば.
Example Sentences
知識の幅を広げるために、様々なジャンルの本を読んでいます。
ちしきのはばをひろげるために、さまざまなじゃんるのほんをよんでいます。
In order to broaden my range of knowledge, I read books in various genres.
この道路は幅が狭くて、大型車が通れません。
このどうろははばがせまくて、おおがたしゃがとおれません。
This road is so narrow that large vehicles can't pass.
Vocabulary using 幅
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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