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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
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
輪: ring. The Japanese noun '輪 (わ)' primarily means 'ring' or 'circle'. It refers to a circular shape or a loop, and can be used to describe physical objects like rings, hoops, or even natural formations such as ripples in water. It can also be used metaphorically to describe cycles or connections. For example: The ring is beautiful「その輪は美しい」(そのわはうつくしい). The children formed a circle「子供たちは輪を作った」(こどもたちはわをつくった). Additionally, '輪' can be used in compound words like '花輪 (はなわ)' (flower wreath) or '指輪 (ゆびわ)' (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
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