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kanji
林Meaning
Grove
Reading
kunyomiはやしhayashi
onyomiりんrin
Parts
木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
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
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
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
人
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1721
Handwriting