貧乏
びんぼう
binbou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 26 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
貧乏 (びんぼう (binbou)) means "Poor". It is read びんぼう (binbou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Poor
Also : Poverty · Destitute
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Example Sentences
貧乏な家庭で育ちました。
びんぼうなかていでそだちました。
I grew up in a poor household.
昔は貧乏だったが、今は豊かです。
むかしはびんぼうだったが、いまはゆたかです。
I was poor long ago, but now I'm wealthy.
Kanji in this word
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 Jul 22, 2026
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