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kanji
路Meaning
Path
Reading
kunyomiみちmichi
じji
onyomiろro
Parts
各Each ⻊Foot (足)
Example Word
進路: path. The Japanese noun '進路 (しんろ)' primarily means 'path' or 'course'. It is often used to describe the direction or route one takes, whether literally or metaphorically. In a literal sense, it can refer to the path of a vehicle or a person. For example: The ship changed its course「船は進路を変えた」(ふねはしんろをかえた). In a more abstract sense, it is commonly used to discuss one's future or career path. For example: I am thinking about my future path「私は進路について考えています」(わたしはしんろについてかんがえています). This word is frequently used in educational or career counseling contexts to discuss future plans or directions.
Radical
足
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
343
Handwriting
kanji
露Meaning
Dew, Expose
Reading
kunyomiつゆtsuyu
onyomiろro
ろうrou
Parts
⻗ 路Path
Example Word
披露: announcement. The Japanese noun '披露 (ひろう)' refers to an announcement or a public declaration, often used in formal contexts. It is commonly associated with events where something is revealed or presented to the public, such as a wedding announcement or the unveiling of a new project. For example: The couple made their wedding announcement「カップルは結婚を披露した」(かっぷるはけっこんをひろうした). The company unveiled its new product「会社は新製品を披露した」(かいしゃはしんせいひんをひろうした). This word carries a sense of formality and is often used in ceremonial or official settings.
Radical
雨
Stroke Count
21JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
741
Handwriting
kanji
呂Meaning
Bath
Reading
kunyomiせぼねsebone
onyomiりょryo
ろro
Parts
口Mouth
Example Word
風呂: bath. The Japanese noun '風呂 (ふろ)' refers to a bath, specifically a traditional Japanese bath. This term is commonly used to describe the bathing area or the act of bathing itself. In Japanese culture, taking a bath is often a relaxing and cleansing ritual, and '風呂' can refer to both the bathtub and the entire bathroom area. For example: I will take a bath「風呂に入ります」(ふろにはいります). The bath is ready「風呂が沸きました」(ふろがわきました). It's important to note that '風呂' is often used in the context of a traditional Japanese bathhouse or '銭湯 (せんとう)', where people go to bathe communally.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
998
Handwriting
kanji
炉Meaning
Furnace
Reading
kunyomiいろりirori
onyomiろro
Parts
火Fire 戸Door
Example Word
炉: hearth. The Japanese noun '炉 (ろ)' refers to a 'hearth' or 'furnace'. It is commonly used to describe a fireplace or a structure used for heating or cooking. In traditional Japanese culture, the hearth holds significant importance, especially in tea ceremonies where the 'ro' is used to heat water. Example sentences: The hearth is warm「炉は暖かい」(ろはあたたかい). We gathered around the hearth「私たちは炉の周りに集まった」(わたしたちはろのまわりにあつまった).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1476
Handwriting
kanji
侶Meaning
Follower, Companion
Reading
kunyomiともtomo
onyomiりょryo
ろro
Parts
亻Person (人)呂Bath
Example Word
僧侶: monk. The Japanese noun '僧侶 (そうりょ)' refers to a Buddhist monk or priest. This term is used to describe individuals who have dedicated their lives to religious practice within Buddhism, often living in temples and following a strict set of spiritual and ethical guidelines. For example: The monk is meditating「僧侶は瞑想しています」(そうりょはめいそうしています). The temple is home to many monks「その寺には多くの僧侶がいます」(そのてらにはおおくのそうりょがいます). It's important to note that '僧侶' specifically refers to Buddhist clergy and does not apply to religious figures in other traditions.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
9JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1815
Handwriting