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ねん nen

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Year

    Reading

    kunyomiとし

    toshi

    onyomiねん

    nen

    Parts

    Cliff Noon

    Example Word

    前年: previous year. The Japanese noun '前年 (ぜんねん)' means 'previous year'. This term is used to refer to the year immediately before the current one, often in contexts comparing data, statistics, or events between years. For example: The sales increased compared to the previous year「前年比で売上が増加した」(ぜんねんひでうりあげがぞうかした). The company's profit was higher than the previous year「会社の利益は前年より高かった」(かいしゃのりえきはぜんねんよりたかかった). It is commonly used in formal or business settings to discuss trends or changes over time.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    37

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sort of thing, In that case

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    しか

    shika

    onyomiねん

    nen

    ぜん

    zen

    Parts

    Fire

    Example Word

    然程: not very. The Japanese adverb '然程 (さほど)' is used to express that something is 'not very' or 'not particularly' in degree or extent. It often carries a nuance of understatement or modesty. This word is typically used in negative sentences to downplay the intensity or significance of something. For example: It's not very cold today「今日は然程寒くない」(きょうはさほどさむくない). The movie was not particularly interesting「その映画は然程面白くなかった」(そのえいがはさほどおもしろくなかった). Note that '然程' is somewhat formal and is less commonly used in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    73

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thought

    Reading

    onyomiねん

    nen

    Parts

    Now Heart

    Example Word

    観念: idea or notion. The Japanese noun '観念 (かんねん)' refers to an abstract idea, concept, or notion. It is often used in philosophical or intellectual contexts to describe thoughts or beliefs that are not tied to concrete objects. For example: His idea of freedom is unique「彼の自由の観念は独特だ」(かれのじゆうのかんねんはどくとくだ). The notion of time varies across cultures「時間の観念は文化によって異なる」(じかんのかんねんはぶんかによってことなる). This word can also imply a sense of resignation or acceptance, as in '観念する (かんねんする)', meaning 'to give up' or 'to resign oneself to a situation.'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    282

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Relation, Edge

    Reading

    kunyomiふち

    fuchi

    onyomiねん

    nen

    えん

    en

    Parts

    Thread Pig

    Example Word

    縁: edge or fate. The Japanese noun '縁 (えん)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'fate' or 'destiny', referring to a connection or bond between people, often implying a predestined relationship. For example: We met by fate「私たちは縁で出会った」(わたしたちはえんでであった). The second meaning is 'edge' or 'rim', referring to the boundary or outer part of something. For example: The edge of the table is chipped「テーブルの縁が欠けている」(テーブルのえんがかけている). The context in which '縁' is used will determine whether it refers to fate or an edge, so pay attention to the surrounding words.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    495

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Burn

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mo

    onyomiねん

    nen

    Parts

    Fire Sort of thing, In that case

    Example Word

    燃える: burn. The Japanese verb '燃える (もえる)' means 'to burn'. It is used to describe the process of combustion, where something is consumed by fire. This verb can be used for both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: the wood is burning「木が燃えている」(きがもえている). His passion for music burns brightly「彼の音楽への情熱が燃えている」(かれのおんがくへのじょうねつがもえている). Additionally, '燃える' can be used to describe intense emotions or desires, such as a burning ambition or a burning love.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    990

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wrenching

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ne

    ねじ

    neji

    ひね

    hine

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    ねん

    nen

    Parts

    Hand (手)Thought

    Example Word

    捻る: twist. The Japanese verb '捻る (ひねる)' primarily means 'to twist'. It is used to describe the physical action of twisting something, such as turning a knob or wringing out a towel. It can also be used metaphorically to describe thinking hard or coming up with a clever idea. For example: He twisted the cap off the bottle「彼はボトルのキャップをひねった」(かれはボトルのキャップをひねった). She twisted her ankle while running「彼女は走っている間に足首をひねった」(かのじょははしっているあいだにあしくびをひねった). The writer twisted the plot to make it more interesting「作家はプロットをひねって面白くした」(さっかはプロットをひねっておもしろくした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1886

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sticky

    Reading

    kunyomiねば

    neba

    onyomiねん

    nen

    Parts

    Rice Fortune telling

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1944

    Handwriting

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