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てき teki Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Target

    Reading

    kunyomiまと

    mato

    onyomiてき

    teki

    Parts

    White

    Example Word

    具体的: concrete. The Japanese adjectival noun '具体的 (ぐたいてき)' means 'concrete' or 'specific'. It is used to describe something that is tangible, clear, or well-defined, as opposed to abstract or vague. This term is often used in discussions, explanations, or plans to emphasize clarity and detail. For example: Please give me a concrete example「具体的な例を教えてください」(ぐたいてきなれいをおしえてください). The plan needs to be more specific「その計画はもっと具体的にする必要がある」(そのけいかくはもっとぐたいてきにするひつようがある). Note that '具体的' is often followed by the particle 'な' when modifying a noun, as in '具体的な説明 (ぐたいてきなせつめい) (concrete explanation)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    42

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Enemy

    Reading

    kunyomiかたき

    kataki

    onyomiてき

    teki

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    561

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Suitable

    Reading

    onyomiてき

    teki

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    最適: optimal. The Japanese adjectival noun '最適 (さいてき)' means 'optimal'. It is used to describe something that is the most suitable or best possible under given conditions. This term is often used in contexts where efficiency, effectiveness, or suitability is being evaluated. For example: This is the optimal solution「これが最適な解決策です」(これがさいてきなかいけつさくです). The optimal temperature for this experiment is 25 degrees「この実験に最適な温度は25度です」(このじっけんにさいてきなおんどは25どです). It can also be used to describe the best fit or match for a particular purpose, such as in '最適な人材 (さいてきなじんざい) (optimal personnel)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1017

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Flute

    Reading

    kunyomiふえ

    fue

    onyomiてき

    teki

    Parts

    Bamboo 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

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1281

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pick, Pluck

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiてき

    teki

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Example Word

    摘む: pluck or pinch. The Japanese verb '摘む (つまむ)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to pinch,' which refers to gripping something small between the thumb and fingers. For example: she pinched the leaf「彼女は葉を摘んだ」(かのじょははをつまんだ). The second meaning is 'to pluck,' which refers to picking or harvesting something, often used in the context of plants or flowers. For example: he plucked a flower「彼は花を摘んだ」(かれははなをつまんだ). The verb is commonly used in everyday situations, such as handling small objects or gathering produce. Note that the nuance of the action depends on the context, but it generally involves a precise, delicate action with the fingers.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1604

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Drip, Drop

    Reading

    kunyomiしずく

    shizuku

    したた

    shitata

    onyomiてき

    teki

    Parts

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1697

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Legitimate heir, Legitimate wife

    Reading

    onyomiちゃく

    chaku

    てき

    teki

    Parts

    Woman

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2062

    Handwriting