What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "部"?

The kanji "部" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Part, Section, Department". Its Onyomi is "ブ (bu)" and Kunyomi is "-".

JLPT N3

部

Part, Section, Department

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "部"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "立 (stand) + 口 (mouth/opening) + 阝 (town/district, right side of kanji)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a *town* (阝, the 'town' radical on the right) where a specific *department* or *section* has people *standing* (立) and shouting with their *mouths* (口) to be heard. They are a distinct *part* of the community, making their presence known!"

Onyomi

ブ (bu)

Kunyomi

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

立 (stand) + 口 (mouth/opening) + 阝 (town/district, right side of kanji)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a *town* (阝, the 'town' radical on the right) where a specific *department* or *section* has people *standing* (立) and shouting with their *mouths* (口) to be heard. They are a distinct *part* of the community, making their presence known!

💡 Quick Hint: Town's standing mouth section

Essential N3 Vocabulary

全部

ぜんぶ

All, Whole

部長

ぶちょう

Department manager

部屋

へや

Room

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "部"

宿題を＿＿＿＿＿終えた。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 全部は「ぜんぶ」と読みます。
English: All is read as 'zenbu'.

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