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kanji
児Meaning
Child
Reading
onyomiにni
じji
Parts
儿Legs 旧Old, Past
Example Word
小児科: pediatrics. The Japanese noun '小児科 (しょうにか)' refers to the medical field of pediatrics, which is the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. This term is commonly used in medical contexts, such as hospitals or clinics, to denote the department or specialty focused on children's health. For example: I work in pediatrics「私は小児科で働いています」(わたしはしょうにかではたらいています). My child is being treated in the pediatrics department「私の子供は小児科で治療を受けています」(わたしのこどもはしょうにかでちりょうをうけています).
Radical
儿
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
750
Handwriting
kanji
灯Meaning
Light, Lamp
Reading
kunyomiひhi
onyomiとうtou
Parts
火Fire 丁Street
Example Word
灯油: kerosene. The Japanese noun '灯油 (とうゆ)' refers to 'kerosene', a type of fuel oil commonly used for heating, lighting, and cooking in Japan. It is widely used in portable stoves, heaters, and lamps, especially in rural areas or during power outages. Example sentences: Please buy some kerosene「灯油を買ってきてください」(とうゆをかってきてください). The kerosene heater is very warm「灯油ストーブはとても暖かいです」(とうゆストーブはとてもあたたかいです). Note that '灯油' is specifically used for kerosene and not for other types of fuel like gasoline or diesel.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
755
Handwriting
kanji
坂Meaning
Slope
Reading
kunyomiさかsaka
onyomiはんhan
Parts
土Soil 反Anti
Example Word
坂: slope. The Japanese noun '坂 (さか)' means 'slope' or 'hill'. It refers to an inclined surface, such as a road or path that goes up or down. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and place names. For example: The slope is steep「坂が急です」(さかがきゅうです). Let's walk up the hill「坂を登りましょう」(さかをのぼりましょう). The nuance of this word is neutral and can refer to both gentle and steep slopes. It is often used in contexts related to travel, hiking, or describing terrain.
Radical
土
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
761
Handwriting
kanji
固Meaning
Hard
Reading
kunyomiかたkata
onyomiこko
Parts
囗Box 古Old
Example Word
頑固: stubborn. The Japanese adjectival noun '頑固 (がんこ)' means 'stubborn'. It is used to describe someone who is unyielding or inflexible in their opinions, attitudes, or behavior. This word often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the person is unreasonably resistant to change or compromise. For example: my grandfather is stubborn「私の祖父は頑固だ」(わたしのそふはがんこだ). He is too stubborn to admit his mistake「彼は間違いを認めるには頑固すぎる」(かれはまちがいをみとめるにはがんこすぎる). The term can also be used to describe objects or situations that are difficult to change or fix, such as a 'stubborn stain' (頑固な汚れ, がんこなよごれ).
Radical
囗
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
765
Handwriting
kanji
述Meaning
State, Mention
Reading
kunyomiのno
onyomiじゅつjutsu
Parts
⻌Walk 朮
Example Word
記述: description. The Japanese verbal noun '記述 (きじゅつ)' means 'description'. It refers to the act of describing or detailing something in writing or speech. This term is often used in academic, technical, or formal contexts where precise and detailed explanations are required. For example: The description of the experiment was thorough「実験の記述は詳細だった」(じっけんのきじゅつはしょうさいだった). Please provide a description of the incident「事件の記述を提出してください」(じけんのきじゅつをていしゅつしてください). The word can also imply a systematic or structured account of facts or events.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
769
Handwriting
kanji
府Meaning
Government office, Urban prefecture
Reading
onyomiふfu
Parts
广Dotted cliff 付Attach
Example Word
幕府: shogunate. The Japanese noun '幕府 (ばくふ)' refers to the 'shogunate', which was the military government of Japan during the feudal period. The shogunate was headed by the shogun, the supreme military commander, and it was the de facto government of Japan from the 12th to the 19th century, while the emperor remained a symbolic figurehead. The term is often used in historical contexts to describe the political and military structure of feudal Japan. For example: The Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan for over 250 years「徳川幕府は250年以上日本を支配した」(とくがわばくふはにひゃくごじゅうねんいじょうにほんをしはいした). The shogunate was abolished during the Meiji Restoration「幕府は明治維新の際に廃止された」(ばくふはめいじいしんのさいにはいしされた).
Radical
广
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
772
Handwriting
kanji
香Meaning
Fragrance
Reading
kunyomiかka
かおkao
onyomiこうkou
きょうkyou
Parts
日Day, Sun 禾Cereal
Example Word
香り: scent. The Japanese noun '香り (かおり)' refers to a pleasant smell or fragrance. It is commonly used to describe the aroma of flowers, food, or other pleasant odors. For example: the scent of roses is lovely「バラの香りは素敵です」(ばらのかおりはすてきです). I love the scent of coffee「コーヒーの香りが大好きです」(コーヒーのかおりがだいすきです). This word is often associated with positive and soothing smells, and it can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
Radical
香
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
773
Handwriting
kanji
跡Meaning
Trace, Traces
Reading
kunyomiあとato
onyomiせきseki
Parts
⻊Foot (足)赤Red
Example Word
遺跡: ruins. The Japanese noun '遺跡 (いせき)' refers to 'ruins' or 'archaeological remains'. It is commonly used to describe historical sites, ancient structures, or remnants of past civilizations. This word is often associated with places of historical or cultural significance, such as temples, tombs, or settlements. For example: We visited ancient ruins「私たちは古代の遺跡を訪れました」(わたしたちはこだいのいせきをおとずれました). The ruins of the castle are well-preserved「その城の遺跡はよく保存されています」(そのしろのいせきはよくほぞんされています). The term can also be used in academic or archaeological contexts to describe artifacts or sites under study.
Radical
足
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
780
Handwriting
kanji
令Meaning
Orders
Reading
onyomiれいrei
Parts
亼 卩Seal
Example Word
命令: order. The Japanese verbal noun '命令 (めいれい)' means 'order' or 'command'. It is used to describe an authoritative directive given by someone in a position of authority, such as a boss, teacher, or military officer. This term is often used in formal or hierarchical contexts. For example: The boss gave an order「上司が命令を出した」(じょうしがめいれいをだした). The soldier followed the command「兵士は命令に従った」(へいしはめいれいにしたがった). It can also be used in legal or technical contexts, such as in programming, where it refers to a command given to a computer. For example: Execute the command「命令を実行しなさい」(めいれいをじっこうしなさい).
Radical
人
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
781
Handwriting
kanji
純Meaning
Pure
Reading
onyomiじゅんjun
Parts
糸Thread 屯Barracks, Station troops
Example Word
単純: simple. The Japanese adjectival noun '単純 (たんじゅん)' means 'simple'. It is used to describe something that is straightforward, uncomplicated, or lacking in complexity. This word can be applied to ideas, tasks, systems, or even people's thinking. For example: This problem is simple「この問題は単純だ」(このもんだいはたんじゅんだ). His explanation was simple and easy to understand「彼の説明は単純で分かりやすかった」(かれのせつめいはたんじゅんでわかりやすかった). Note that '単純' can sometimes carry a nuance of being overly simplistic or naive, depending on the context.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
784
Handwriting
kanji
軒Meaning
Eaves, House counter
Reading
kunyomiのきnoki
onyomiけんken
Parts
車Car 干Dry
Example Word
軒: counter. The Japanese suffix '軒 (けん)' is a counter used specifically for counting houses, buildings, or establishments. It is commonly used in contexts where you need to specify the number of houses, shops, or similar structures. For example: there are three houses「家が三軒ある」(いえがさんけんある). I visited five coffee shops「五軒のコーヒーショップを訪れた」(ごけんのコーヒーショップをおとずれた). This counter is essential in everyday conversation when discussing locations or properties.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
785
Handwriting
kanji
承Meaning
Consent
Reading
kunyomiうけたまわuketamawa
onyomiしょ うshou
Parts
手Hand
Example Word
伝承: folklore. The Japanese noun '伝承 (でんしょう)' refers to 'folklore' or 'oral tradition'. It encompasses stories, customs, beliefs, and practices that are passed down through generations, often orally. This term is deeply rooted in cultural heritage and is used to describe the collective memory and traditions of a community. For example: This village is rich in folklore「この村は伝承が豊かだ」(このむらはでんしょうがゆたかだ). The festival is based on ancient folklore「その祭りは古い伝承に基づいている」(そのまつりはふるいでんしょうにもとづいている).
Radical
手
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
786
Handwriting
kanji
尊Meaning
Respect, Revered
Reading
kunyomiたっとtatto
とうとtouto
onyomiそんson
Parts
寸Measurement 酋
Example Word
尊重: respect. The Japanese noun '尊重 (そんちょう)' means 'respect'. It refers to the act of valuing or holding someone or something in high regard. This term is often used in contexts where one acknowledges the importance, rights, or dignity of others. For example: We must respect the opinions of others「他人の意見を尊重しなければならない」(たにんのいけんをそんちょうしなければならない). Respect for nature is essential「自然を尊重することが大切だ」(しぜんをそんちょうすることがたいせつだ). The word can also be used in formal or professional settings to emphasize the importance of mutual respect.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
788
Handwriting
kanji
普Meaning
Universal, Widespread
Reading
onyomiふfu
Parts
並Line, Row 日Day, Sun
Example Word
普通: normal. The Japanese adjectival noun '普通 (ふつう)' means 'normal' or 'ordinary'. It is used to describe something that is standard, usual, or not out of the ordinary. This word can be applied to situations, objects, or people. For example: This is a normal day「今日は普通の日です」(きょうはふつうのひです). She is an ordinary person「彼女は普通の人です」(かのじょはふつうのひとです). It can also be used in phrases like '普通に (ふつうに)' to mean 'normally' or 'as usual', as in 'I normally go to school by train「普通に電車で学校に行きます」(ふつうにでんしゃでがっこうにいきます)'. Note that '普通' can sometimes imply a sense of mediocrity or lack of specialness, depending on the context.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
789
Handwriting