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kanji
温Meaning
Warm
Reading
kunyomiあたたatata
ぬくnuku
onyomiおんon
Parts
氵Water (水)日Day, Sun 皿Plate
Example Word
体温計: thermometer. The Japanese noun '体温計 (たいおんけい)' refers to a 'thermometer', specifically one used to measure body temperature. It is commonly used in medical contexts or at home to check for fever. For example: I bought a new thermometer「新しい体温計を買いました」(あたらしいたいおんけいをかいました). Please use the thermometer to check your temperature「体温計で熱を測ってください」(たいおんけいでねつをはかってください). The word is a compound of '体温 (たいおん)' meaning 'body temperature' and '計 (けい)' meaning 'meter' or 'gauge'.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
801
Handwriting
kanji
聴Meaning
Listen
Reading
kunyomiきki
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
耳Ear 十Ten 罒Net 心Heart
Example Word
視聴: viewing. The Japanese noun '視聴 (しちょう)' refers to the act of watching or viewing something, often used in the context of media such as TV programs, videos, or broadcasts. It can also imply listening, especially in contexts where both visual and auditory elements are involved. For example: The viewing rate of the program was high「その番組の視聴率は高かった」(そのばんぐみのしちょうりつはたかかった). I watched the live broadcast「生放送を視聴した」(なまほうそうをしちょうした). This term is commonly used in discussions about media consumption and audience metrics.
Radical
耳
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
802
Handwriting
kanji
激Meaning
Violent, Fierce
Reading
kunyomiはげhage
onyomiげきgeki
Parts
氵Water (水)敫
Example Word
刺激: stimulation. The Japanese verbal noun '刺激 (しげき)' means 'stimulation'. It refers to the act of stimulating or provoking a response, whether physical, mental, or emotional. This word is often used in contexts involving excitement, provocation, or sensory input. For example: This movie provides strong stimulation「この映画は強い刺激を与える」(このえいがはつよいしげきをあたえる). Spicy food is a good stimulation for the appetite「辛い食べ物は食欲の良い刺激になる」(からいたべものはしょくよくのよいしげきになる). The word can also imply a sense of challenge or provocation, as in '彼の言葉は私に強い刺激を与えた (かれのことばはわたしにつよいしげきをあたえた) (His words gave me strong stimulation).'
Radical
水
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
803
Handwriting
kanji
号Meaning
Number
Reading
onyomiごうgou
Parts
口Mouth 丂Breath obstruction
Example Word
番号: number. The Japanese noun '番号 (ばんごう)' means 'number'. It refers to a numerical identifier used for various purposes, such as phone numbers, identification numbers, or serial numbers. For example: What is your phone number?「あなたの電話番号は何ですか?」(あなたのでんわばんごうはなんですか?). Please write your student number here「ここに学生番号を書いてください」(ここにがくせいばんごうをかいてください). This word is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to refer to any kind of numerical identifier.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
804
Handwriting
kanji
筋Meaning
Muscle, Tendon
Reading
kunyomiすじsuji
onyomiきんkin
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)肋
Example Word
筋道: logic or sequence. The Japanese noun '筋道 (すじみち)' refers to a logical sequence or a coherent line of reasoning. It is often used to describe a well-structured argument, a clear process, or a systematic approach to solving a problem. For example: His explanation lacks logic「彼の説明には筋道がない」(かれのせつめいにはすじみちがない). Follow the proper sequence「筋道を追ってください」(すじみちをおってください). The word emphasizes the importance of clarity and order in thought or action.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
805
Handwriting
kanji
章Meaning
Chapter, Badge
Reading
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
立Stand 早Early, Fast
Example Word
章: chapter. The Japanese noun '章 (しょう)' primarily means 'chapter'. It is used to refer to a main division of a book, typically with a number or title. This term is commonly found in academic texts, novels, and other written works. For example: Please read chapter three「第三章を読んでください」(だいさんしょうをよんでください). The final chapter was very interesting「最終章はとても面白かった」(さいしゅうしょうはとてもおもしろかった). Additionally, '章' can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe a phase or period in life or history, though this usage is less common.
Radical
立
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
806
Handwriting
kanji
著Meaning
Renowned, Author
Reading
kunyomiあらわarawa
いちじるichijiru
onyomiちょcho
Parts
艹Grass 者Someone
Example Word
著しい: significant or remarkable. The Japanese adjective '著しい (いちじるしい)' primarily means 'remarkable' or 'significant'. It is used to describe something that stands out due to its noticeable or striking nature, often in terms of change, difference, or impact. This adjective can be applied to both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation. For example: There has been a remarkable improvement in his health「彼の健康状態は著しく改善した」(かれのけんこうじょうたいはいちじるしくかいぜんした). The damage caused by the earthquake was significant「地震による被害は著しかった」(じしんによるひがいはいちじるしかった). Note that '著しい' often conveys a sense of something being clearly evident or easily observable.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
807
Handwriting