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kanji
的Meaning
Target
Reading
kunyomiまとmato
onyomiてきteki
Parts
白White
Example Word
公的: public or official. The Japanese adjectival noun '公的 (こうてき)' refers to something related to the public or official matters. It is often used to describe actions, organizations, or systems that are connected to the government, public institutions, or formal procedures. For example: public funding「公的な資金」(こうてきなしきん). This is an official document「これは公的な書類です」(これはこうてきなしょるいです). The word can also imply a sense of formality or legitimacy, as in '公的な立場 (こうてきなたちば) (official position)'.
Radical
白
Stroke Count
8JLPT
UnknownGrade
4Frequency
42
Handwriting
kanji
敵Meaning
Enemy
Reading
kunyomiかたきkataki
onyomiてきteki
Parts
啇 攵Strike
Example Word
敵: enemy. The Japanese noun '敵 (てき)' means 'enemy'. It refers to a person or group that is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. This word is commonly used in contexts such as war, competition, or personal conflicts. For example: He is my enemy「彼は私の敵です」(かれはわたしのてきです). They defeated the enemy「彼らは敵を倒した」(かれらはてきをたおした). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe challenges or obstacles, such as 'time is the enemy'「時間は敵だ」(じかんはてきだ). Note that '敵' is a neutral term and does not carry additional emotional connotations unless specified by context.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
561
Handwriting
kanji
適Meaning
Suitable
Reading
onyomiてきteki
Parts
辶Walk 啇
Example Word
適する: suit. The Japanese verb '適する (てきする)' means 'to suit' or 'to be suitable'. It is used to describe something that is appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose, situation, or person. This verb is often used in formal or written contexts. For example: This job suits me「この仕事は私に適している」(このしごとはわたしにてきしている). This method is suitable for solving the problem「この方法は問題を解決するのに適している」(このほうほうはもんだいをかいけつするのにてきしている). Note that '適する' is often used in its te-form '適している' to indicate a state of suitability.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
1017
Handwriting
kanji
笛Meaning
Flute
Reading
kunyomiふえfue
onyomiてきteki
Parts
竹Bamboo 由Reason
Example Word
笛: flute. The Japanese noun '笛 (ふえ)' refers to a 'flute', a musical instrument that produces sound from the flow of air across an opening. It is commonly used in traditional Japanese music, but can also refer to flutes in general. Example sentences: He plays the flute「彼は笛を吹く」(かれはふえを ふく). The sound of the flute is beautiful「笛の音が美しい」(ふえのねがうつくしい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that resembles the sound or shape of a flute, though this is less common.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
3Frequency
1281
Handwriting
kanji
摘Meaning
Pick, Pluck
Reading
kunyomiつtsu
onyomiてきteki
Parts
扌Hand (手)啇
Example Word
指摘: pointing out. The Japanese verbal noun '指摘 (してき)' means 'pointing out' or 'indicating'. It is used to describe the act of identifying or highlighting something, often a mistake, issue, or important detail. This word is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as meetings, reports, or discussions. For example: The teacher pointed out the mistake in my homework「先生は私の宿題の間違いを指摘した」(せんせいはわたしのしゅくだいのまちがいをしてきした). The report pointed out the need for further research「そのレポートはさらなる研究の必要性を指摘した」(そのレポートはさらになるけんきゅうのひつようせいをしてきした). Note that '指摘' is often followed by the particle 'を' when used as a direct object.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1604
Handwriting