kanji

Meaning

Mother

Reading

Parts

毋Mother 丶Dot

Example Word

母親: mother. The Japanese noun '母親 (ははおや)' refers to one's mother, emphasizing the role of a parent. It is often used in formal or written contexts to denote the maternal figure in a family. For example: My mother is kind「私の母親は優しい」(わたしのははおやはやさしい). The mother takes care of the child「母親は子供の世話をする」(ははおやはこどものせわをする). This term carries a sense of respect and responsibility associated with the maternal role.

Radical

毋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

132

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Livelihood

Reading

Parts

莫 日Day, Sun

Example Word

暮らし: life. The Japanese noun '暮らし (くらし)' refers to 'life' in the sense of daily living or lifestyle. It encompasses the way one lives, including daily routines, living conditions, and overall lifestyle. This word is often used to discuss the quality or style of life someone leads. For example: Her life is peaceful「彼女の暮らしは平和です」(かのじょのくらしはへいわです). I want to live a simple life「私はシンプルな暮らしがしたい」(わたしはシンプルなくらしがしたい). The term can also imply the economic or social aspects of living, such as in 'a life of luxury'「ぜいたくな暮らし」(ぜいたくなくらし).

Radical

日

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

516

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Imitation

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 莫

Example Word

模範: model. The Japanese noun '模範 (もはん)' means 'model' or 'example'. It refers to a standard or pattern that serves as a guide for behavior, actions, or performance. This word is often used in contexts where someone or something is being held up as an ideal to emulate. For example: He is a model student「彼は模範的な学生です」(かれはもはんてきながくせいです). Follow the model example「模範に従ってください」(もはんにしたがってください). The term can also be used in professional or educational settings to describe exemplary conduct or work.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1012

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grave

Reading

Parts

莫 土Soil

Example Word

墓参り: grave visiting. The Japanese verbal noun '墓参り (はかまいり)' refers to the act of visiting a grave, typically to pay respects to deceased family members or ancestors. This practice is common during specific times of the year, such as Obon (a Buddhist festival honoring the spirits of ancestors) or on anniversaries of a loved one's death. For example: I went gravevisiting yesterday「昨日、墓参りに行きました」(きのう、はかまいりにいきました). We will visit the grave during Obon「お盆に墓参りをします」(おぼんにはかまいりをします). The term emphasizes the cultural and familial significance of honoring the deceased.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1014

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Adore, Pining

Reading

Parts

莫 㣺

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1664

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Raise, Recruit

Reading

Parts

莫 力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

力

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1912

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Notebook for record, Record book

Reading

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

竹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1943

Handwriting