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kanji
林Meaning
Grove
Reading
kunyomiはやしhayashi
onyomiりんrin
Parts
木Tree, Wood
Example Word
森林: forest. The Japanese noun '森林 (しんりん)' means 'forest'. It refers to a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. This word is often used in contexts related to nature, ecology, and geography. For example: the forest is dense「森林は密です」(しんりんはみつです). We went hiking in the forest「私たちは森林でハイキングをしました」(わたしたちはしんりんでハイキングをしました). The term can also be used in more formal or scientific contexts, such as discussing forest conservation or biodiversity.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
1Frequency
494
Handwriting
kanji
隣Meaning
Neighbor, Neighbouring
Reading
kunyomiとなtona
となりtonari
onyomiり んrin
Parts
⻖ 粦
Example Word
隣り: neighbor. The Japanese noun '隣り (となり)' refers to something or someone that is adjacent or next to another. It is commonly used to describe the immediate proximity of people, places, or objects. For example: The house next door is quiet「隣りの家は静かです」(となりいえはしずかです). My neighbor is kind「私の隣り人は親切です」(わたしのとなりひとはしんせつです). This word can also be used in a more abstract sense to describe something that is closely related or connected in some way. For instance: The next topic is related「隣りの話題は関連しています」(となりわだいはかんれんしています).
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
820
Handwriting
kanji
輪Meaning
Wheel, Ring
Reading
kunyomiわwa
onyomiりんrin
Parts
車Car 侖
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
車
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
827
Handwriting
kanji
臨Meaning
Face, Confront
Reading
kunyomiのぞnozo
onyomiりんrin
Parts
臣Servant, Retainer
Example Word
臨む: face. The Japanese verb '臨む (のぞむ)' primarily means 'to face' or 'to confront'. It is used to describe situations where one is directly facing or dealing with something, such as a challenge, an event, or a situation. It can also imply being present at or attending an important event. For example: He faced the challenge bravely「彼はその挑戦に臨んだ」(かれはそのちょうせんにのぞんだ). We will attend the meeting「私たちはその会議に臨む」(わたしたちはそのかいぎにのぞむ). The verb can also carry a nuance of approaching something with a certain attitude or mindset, such as facing a situation with determination or seriousness.
Radical
臣
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1386
Handwriting
kanji
倫Meaning
Principles, Ethics
Reading
onyomiりんrin
Parts
亻Person (人)侖
Example Word
不倫: affair. The Japanese noun '不倫 (ふりん)' refers to an extramarital affair or infidelity. It is used to describe a romantic or sexual relationship that occurs outside of marriage, often implying betrayal or moral wrongdoing. This term carries a strong negative connotation in Japanese society. Example sentences: She had an affair with her coworker「彼女は同僚と不倫をしていた」(かのじょはどうりょうとふりんをしていた). The scandal exposed his affair「そのスキャンダルで彼の不倫が明るみに出た」(そのスキャンダルでかれのふりんがあかるみにでた).
Radical
人
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1721
Handwriting