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ぼ bo

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mother

    Reading

    kunyomiはは

    haha

    かあ

    kaa

    onyomi

    bo

    Parts

    Mother Dot

    Example Word

    お母さん: mother. The Japanese noun 'お母さん (おかあさん)' is a polite and affectionate term for 'mother'. It is commonly used by children when addressing or referring to their own mother, and it can also be used by adults in a respectful or endearing way. This term carries a warm and familial tone. For example: my mother is kind「私のお母さんは優しい」(わたしのおかあさんはやさしい). Mom, I'm home!「お母さん、ただいま!」(おかあさん、ただいま!). Note that 'お母さん' is more casual and personal compared to the formal term '母 (はは)', which is used when speaking about one's own mother to others.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    132

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Livelihood

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ku

    onyomi

    bo

    Parts

    Day, Sun

    Example Word

    暮れ: dusk. The Japanese noun '暮れ (くれ)' refers to the time of day when the sun is setting and it is becoming dark, commonly translated as 'dusk' or 'evening'. It is often used to describe the period at the end of the day, but can also metaphorically refer to the end of a season or period in life. For example: The sky at dusk is beautiful「暮れの空は美しい」(くれのそらはうつくしい). The year is coming to an end「年の暮れが近づいている」(としのくれがちかづいている).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    516

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imitation

    Reading

    onyomi

    bo

    mo

    Parts

    Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    模様: appearance or pattern. The Japanese noun '模様 (もよう)' primarily means 'pattern', referring to designs or arrangements, such as on fabric or in nature. It can also mean 'appearance' or 'state', indicating how something looks or the condition it is in. For example: The kimono has a beautiful pattern「その着物は美しい模様がある」(そのきものはうつくしいもようがある). The weather seems to be taking a turn for the worse「天気が悪くなる模様だ」(てんきがわるくなるもようだ). The dual meanings are context-dependent, with 'pattern' being more common in physical descriptions and 'appearance' used in more abstract or situational contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1012

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grave

    Reading

    kunyomiはか

    haka

    onyomi

    bo

    Parts

    Soil

    Example Word

    墓: grave. The Japanese noun '墓 (はか)' refers to a 'grave' or 'tomb'. It is used to describe the place where a deceased person is buried. This word is commonly used in contexts related to death, funerals, and memorials. For example: I visited my grandfather's grave「祖父の墓を訪ねた」(そふのはかをおとずれた). The grave is located in the cemetery「その墓は墓地にある」(そのはかはぼちにある). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is a reminder of the past or a place of finality. Note that '墓' is often associated with respect and solemnity in Japanese culture.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1014

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Adore, Pining

    Reading

    kunyomiした

    shita

    onyomi

    bo

    Parts

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1664

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise, Recruit

    Reading

    kunyomiつの

    tsuno

    onyomi

    bo

    Parts

    Power

    Example Word

    募集: recruitment. The Japanese verbal noun '募集 (ぼしゅう)' primarily means 'recruitment'. It is commonly used in contexts related to hiring, gathering participants, or collecting applications. For example: The company is recruiting new employees「会社は新しい従業員を募集している」(かいしゃはあたらしいじゅうぎょういんをぼしゅうしている). We are looking for volunteers「ボランティアを募集しています」(ぼらんてぃあをぼしゅうしています). The term can also be used in non-employment contexts, such as collecting ideas or entries for a contest. It is a formal term often seen in job postings, advertisements, or announcements.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1912

    Handwriting

    kanji

    簿

    Meaning

    Notebook for record, Record book

    Reading

    onyomi

    bo

    Example Word

    名簿: roster. The Japanese noun '名簿 (めいぼ)' refers to a 'roster' or 'register', which is a list of names, typically used in formal or organizational contexts. It is commonly used in schools, companies, or events to keep track of participants, members, or attendees. For example: Please check the roster for your name「名簿に名前があるか確認してください」(めいぼになまえがあるかかくにんしてください). The teacher updated the class roster「先生がクラスの名簿を更新しました」(せんせいがクラスのめいぼをこうしんしました). This word is often associated with administrative or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1943

    Handwriting

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