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ぼ bo Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Mother

    Reading

    kunyomiはは

    haha

    かあ

    kaa

    onyomi

    bo

    Parts

    Mother 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

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    132

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Livelihood

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ku

    onyomi

    bo

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    516

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Imitation

    Reading

    onyomi

    bo

    mo

    Parts

    Tree, Wood

    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

    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