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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: 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
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
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