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sack, pouch

JLPT N2 11 strokes
Kun'yomi
ふくろ
On'yomi
タイ・ダイ

袋 means "sack, pouch". It is a JLPT N2 kanji written in 11 strokes. It is read ふくろ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and タイ・ダイ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

袋 in example sentences

  • てぶくろしてる?

    Tebukuro shiteru?

    Are you wearing gloves?

  • ふくろからっぽだ。

    Fukuro wa karappo da.

    The bag is empty.

  • わたしてぶくろどこ?

    Watashi no tebukuro doko?

    Where are my gloves?

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 袋

Common questions

What does the kanji 袋 mean?
袋 means "sack, pouch". It is a JLPT N2 kanji.
How many strokes does 袋 have?
袋 is written in 11 strokes.
How is 袋 read?
It is read ふくろ in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and タイ・ダイ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 袋?
袋 is a JLPT N2 kanji.