Meaning

Primary

Box

Word Type

counter, noun, suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

はこ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 箱を持つ

    to hold a box

    箱を作る

    to make a box

    箱を開ける

    to open a box

Context Sentences

この箱、重いから気をつけてね。

Be careful with this box; it's heavy.

このダンボール箱には、いらなくなった服が入っています。

This cardboard box contains unwanted clothes.

夫がトマトを箱で買ってきて、食べきれなくてこまっています。

My husband bought a box of tomatoes, and we are struggling to finish them.

Kanji Composition