kanji

Meaning

Mother

Reading

Parts

毋Mother 丶Dot

Example Word

母子: mother and child. The Japanese noun '母子 (ぼし)' refers to the relationship or pair of a mother and her child. It is often used in contexts discussing family dynamics, welfare, or social services. For example: The mother and child went to the park「母子は公園に行きました」(ぼしはこうえんにいきました). The government provides support for single mothers and their children「政府は母子家庭を支援します」(せいふはぼしかていをしえんします). This term is commonly used in formal or official contexts, such as in legal documents or social welfare discussions.

Radical

毋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

132

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Livelihood

Reading

Parts

莫 日Day, Sun

Example Word

お歳暮: year end gift. The Japanese noun 'お歳暮 (おせいぼ)' refers to a traditional year-end gift given to express gratitude to people such as teachers, bosses, or relatives. This custom is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and is typically given in December. The gifts often include items like food, alcohol, or household goods. For example: I received a year-end gift from my boss「上司からお歳暮をもらいました」(じょうしからおせいぼをもらいました). We sent a year-end gift to our relatives「親戚にお歳暮を送りました」(しんせきにおせいぼをおくりました). The practice of giving お歳暮 is a way to show appreciation and maintain social relationships.

Radical

日

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

516

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Imitation

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 莫

Example Word

規模: scale. The Japanese noun '規模 (きぼ)' refers to the scale, size, or scope of something. It is often used to describe the magnitude or extent of an event, project, organization, or phenomenon. For example: the scale of the project is large「プロジェクトの規模は大きい」(ぷろじぇくとのきぼはおおきい). The earthquake was of a massive scale「地震の規模は巨大だった」(じしんのきぼはきょだいだった). This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to discuss the breadth or magnitude of something.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1012

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grave

Reading

Parts

莫 土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

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