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kanji
宿Meaning
Lodging
Reading
kunyomiやどyado
onyomiしゅくshuku
Parts
宀Roof 亻Person (人)百Hundred
Example Word
下宿: lodging. The Japanese verbal noun '下宿 (げしゅく)' refers to 'lodging' or 'boarding'. It typically describes a situation where someone rents a room in a private home, often including meals. This term is commonly used by students or workers who live away from their family homes. For example: I found a lodging near the university「大学の近くに下宿を見つけた」(だいがくのちかくにげしゅくをみつけた). She is staying at a lodging house「彼女は下宿に泊まっている」(かのじょはげしゅくにとまっている). The term emphasizes the temporary and rented nature of the accommodation, distinguishing it from owning or permanently residing in a place.
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
440
Handwriting
kanji
祝Meaning
Celebrate
Reading
kunyomiいわiwa
onyomiしゅうshuu
しゅくshuku
Parts
礻Cult (示)兄Older brother
Example Word
祝う: celebrate. The Japanese verb '祝う (いわう)' means 'to celebrate'. It is used to express the act of celebrating an event, occasion, or achievement. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or cultural festivals. For example: We celebrated the New Year「新年を祝った」(しんねんをいわった). They celebrated their wedding anniversary「彼らは結婚記念日を祝った」(かれらはけっこんきねんびをいわった). The verb can also be used in more formal or ceremonial contexts, such as celebrating a company milestone or a national holiday. It is important to note that '祝う' often implies a sense of joy and festivity.
Radical
示
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1182
Handwriting
kanji
縮Meaning
Shrink
Reading
kunyomiちぢchiji
onyomiしゅくshuku
Parts
糸Thread 宿Lodging
Example Word
縮む: shrink. The Japanese verb '縮む (ちぢむ)' means 'to shrink' or 'to contract'. It is used to describe something becoming smaller in size, length, or volume, often due to external factors like heat, cold, or pressure. For example: The sweater shrank in the wash「セーターが洗濯で縮んだ」(セーターがせんたくでちぢんだ). When scared, my body shrinks「怖いとき、体が縮む」(こわいとき、からだがちぢむ). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe someone becoming timid or withdrawn, as in 'He shrank back in fear'「彼は怖くて縮んだ」(かれはこわくてちぢんだ).
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1277
Handwriting
kanji
蹴Meaning
Kick
Reading
kunyomiけke
onyomiしゅうshuu
しゅくshuku
Parts
⻊Foot (足)就Settle, Concerning
Example Word
蹴る: kick. The Japanese verb '蹴る (ける)' means 'to kick'. It is used to describe the action of striking or hitting something with the foot. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: he kicked the ball「彼はボールを蹴った」(かれはボールをけった). She kicked the habit「彼女はその癖を蹴った」(かのじょはそのくせをけった). In the second example, '蹴る' is used figuratively to mean 'to quit' or 'to give up' a habit. The verb can also be used in various forms to indicate different tenses or levels of politeness.
Radical
足
Stroke Count
19JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1516
Handwriting