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ねん nen Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Year

    Reading

    kunyomiとし

    toshi

    onyomiねん

    nen

    Parts

    Cliff Noon

    Example Word

    未成年: minor. The Japanese noun '未成年 (みせいねん)' refers to a person who is under the legal age of majority, typically under 20 years old in Japan. This term is often used in legal, social, and formal contexts to describe individuals who have not yet reached adulthood. For example: Minors cannot vote「未成年は投票できません」(みせいねんはとうひょうできません). The store does not sell alcohol to minors「その店は未成年に酒を売りません」(そのみせはみせいねんにさけをうりません). The term is also used in discussions about laws, rights, and responsibilities pertaining to young people.

    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

    理念: philosophy. The Japanese noun '理念 (りねん)' refers to a fundamental principle, ideal, or philosophy that serves as the guiding belief or concept behind something. It is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe the core values or theoretical foundation of an organization, system, or ideology. For example: The company's philosophy is based on sustainability「その会社の理念は持続可能性に基づいている」(そのかいしゃのりねんはじぞくかのうせいにもとづいている). The educational philosophy emphasizes creativity「その教育理念は創造性を重視している」(そのきょういくりねんはそうぞうせいをじゅうししている). This word is commonly used in discussions about ethics, governance, or long-term visions.

    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

    燃やす: burn. The Japanese verb '燃やす (もやす)' means 'to burn'. It is used to describe the action of setting something on fire or causing it to combust. This verb can be used for both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: He burned the old letters「彼は古い手紙を燃やした」(かれはふるいてがみをもやした). The athlete burned with determination「その選手は決意に燃えていた」(そのせんしゅはけついにもえていた). In metaphorical usage, it often conveys intense emotion or passion, such as burning with desire or ambition.

    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