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りん rin Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Grove

    Reading

    kunyomiはやし

    hayashi

    onyomiりん

    rin

    Parts

    Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    林: woods. The Japanese noun '林 (はやし)' refers to a small or medium-sized wooded area, often smaller than a forest. It is used to describe a grove or a cluster of trees. For example: there is a woods near my house「私の家の近くに林があります」(わたしのいえのちかくにはやしがあります). We took a walk in the woods「私たちは林の中を散歩しました」(わたしたちははやしのなかをさんぽしました). The word is distinct from '森 (もり)', which refers to a larger forest.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    494

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    Reading

    kunyomiとな

    tona

    となり

    tonari

    onyomiりん

    rin

    Parts

    Example Word

    隣り合う: adjacent. The Japanese verb '隣り合う (となりあう)' means 'to be adjacent' or 'to be next to each other'. It is used to describe things or people that are situated side by side or in close proximity. This verb often implies a sense of closeness or connection between the subjects. For example: The two houses are adjacent「その二つの家は隣り合っている」(そのふたつのいえはとなりあっている). The seats are next to each other「席が隣り合っている」(せきがとなりあっている). Note that this verb is commonly used in contexts where the relationship or positioning of two or more items is being described.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    820

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Wheel, Ring

    Reading

    kunyomi

    wa

    onyomiりん

    rin

    Parts

    Car

    Example Word

    指輪: ring. The Japanese noun '指輪 (ゆびわ)' means 'ring', specifically referring to a piece of jewelry worn on the finger. This word is commonly used to describe engagement rings, wedding rings, or decorative rings. For example: She received a beautiful ring「彼女は美しい指輪をもらった」(かのじょはうつくしいゆびわをもらった). I lost my ring「指輪をなくした」(ゆびわをなくした). The word is often associated with romantic or ceremonial contexts, but it can also refer to any type of finger ring.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    827

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Small bell, Buzzer

    Reading

    kunyomiすず

    suzu

    onyomiりん

    rin

    れい

    rei

    Parts

    Gold Orders

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1258

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Face, Confront

    Reading

    kunyomiのぞ

    nozo

    onyomiりん

    rin

    Parts

    Servant, Retainer

    Example Word

    臨床: clinical. The Japanese noun '臨床 (りんしょう)' refers to the practical application of medical knowledge, particularly in a clinical setting. It is often used in contexts related to medicine, healthcare, and research. For example: clinical research「臨床研究」(りんしょうけんきゅう). He works in clinical medicine「彼は臨床医学に従事している」(かれはりんしょういがくにじゅうじしている). The term emphasizes the direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theoretical or laboratory-based work.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1386

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Principles, Ethics

    Reading

    onyomiりん

    rin

    Parts

    Person (人)

    Example Word

    倫理: ethics. The Japanese noun '倫理 (りんり)' means 'ethics'. It refers to the moral principles or values that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of a group. This word is often used in discussions about philosophy, morality, or professional conduct. For example: business ethics「ビジネスの倫理」(びじねすのりんり). The ethics of this decision are questionable「この決定の倫理は疑問だ」(このけっていのりんりはぎもんだ). It is important to note that '倫理' is a formal term and is commonly used in academic, professional, or serious contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1721

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Rin, Thousandth

    Reading

    onyomiりん

    rin

    Parts

    Cliff Hometown

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1996

    Handwriting