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だい dai Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

Page 1

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Big

    Reading

    kunyomiおお

    oo

    onyomiだい

    dai

    たい

    tai

    Parts

    One Person

    Example Word

    大きな: big. The Japanese determiner '大きな (おおきな)' means 'big' and is used to describe something of large size or significance. Unlike the adjective '大きい (おおきい)', '大きな' is a pre-noun adjectival (連体詞) and can only be used directly before a noun. It often carries a slightly more subjective or emotional nuance, emphasizing the impression of size rather than just physical dimensions. For example: a big tree「大きな木」(おおきなき). A big dream「大きな夢」(おおきなゆめ). Note that '大きな' cannot be used at the end of a sentence, unlike '大きい'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    6

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Substitute, Era

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomiだい

    dai

    Parts

    Person (人)Ceremony

    Example Word

    代わり: substitute. The Japanese noun '代わり (かわり)' means 'substitute' or 'replacement'. It refers to something or someone that takes the place of another. This word is often used in contexts where one thing is exchanged for another, such as in a trade or a replacement. For example: I will go in your place「私があなたの代わりに行きます」(わたしがあなたのかわりにいきます). This can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as when one action or event compensates for another. For example: The food was bad, but the service made up for it「料理はまずかったけど、サービスが代わりになった」(りょうりはまずかったけど、サービスがかわりになった).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    78

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Ordinal number

    Reading

    onyomiだい

    dai

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Younger brother

    Example Word

    第: ordinal. The Japanese prefix '第 (だい)' is used to indicate ordinal numbers, similar to '1st', '2nd', '3rd' in English. It is commonly attached to numbers to denote order, rank, or sequence. For example: first place「第一位」(だいいちい). Second chapter「第二章」(だいにしょう). Third time「第三回」(だいさんかい). This prefix is often used in formal or structured contexts, such as academic chapters, competition rankings, or event iterations. It is important to note that '第' is always followed by a number and does not stand alone as a word.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    173

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Topic

    Reading

    onyomiだい

    dai

    Parts

    Right, Absolutely Page

    Example Word

    題する: entitle. The Japanese verb '題する (だいする)' means 'to entitle' or 'to give a title to something'. It is often used in formal or literary contexts when referring to the act of naming or titling a work, such as a book, article, or piece of art. For example: He entitled his novel 'The Wind'「彼は小説に『風』と題した」(かれはしょうせつに『かぜ』とだいした). This painting is entitled 'Sunset'「この絵は『夕日』と題されている」(このえは『ゆうひ』とだいされている). Note that this verb is less commonly used in everyday conversation and is more typical in written or academic contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    285

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pedestal, Machine

    Reading

    onyomiだい

    dai

    たい

    tai

    Parts

    Private Mouth

    Example Word

    台所: kitchen. The Japanese noun '台所 (だいどころ)' refers to a 'kitchen', the room or area where food is prepared and cooked. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe the space in a home or restaurant where cooking takes place. For example: The kitchen is clean「台所はきれいです」(だいどころはきれいです). I am cooking in the kitchen「台所で料理をしています」(だいどころでりょうりをしています). The word can also imply the financial situation of a household, as in '家の台所 (いえのだいどころ)' meaning 'household finances', though this usage is less common in modern conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    364

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    Reading

    kunyomiおとうと

    otouto

    onyomiだい

    dai

    てい

    tei

    Parts

    丿Katakana no Bow Stick Divide

    Example Word

    弟: younger brother. The Japanese noun '弟 (おとうと)' means 'younger brother'. It specifically refers to a male sibling who is younger than the speaker. This term is commonly used in family contexts and is neutral in tone. For example: my younger brother is kind「私の弟は優しい」(わたしのおとうとはやさしい). I have a younger brother「私は弟がいます」(わたしはおとうとがいます). Note that '弟' is used only for younger brothers; older brothers are referred to as '兄 (あに)'. The term does not change based on the speaker's gender.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    518

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    But, Nara

    Reading

    kunyomiからなし

    karanashi

    onyomiだい

    dai

    na

    Parts

    Big Show, Indicate

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1248

    Handwriting