kanji

Meaning

Path

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

343

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dew, Expose

Reading

Parts

⻗ 路Path

Example Word

露: dew. The Japanese noun '露 (つゆ)' primarily means 'dew', referring to the tiny drops of water that form on surfaces, especially in the early morning. It is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts to evoke imagery of nature. For example: The dew on the grass sparkles in the morning light「草の露が朝の光に輝いている」(くさのつゆがあさのひかりにかがやいている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something fleeting or transient, like the ephemeral nature of dew itself. Additionally, '露 (つゆ)' can sometimes refer to 'sauce' or 'broth' in culinary contexts, but this usage is less common and typically specified by context.

Radical

雨

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

741

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bath

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

998

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Furnace

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1476

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Follower, Companion

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1815

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Captive

Reading

Parts

虍 男Man

Radical

虍

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1962

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bribe

Reading

Parts

貝Shellfish 各Each

Radical

貝

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2114

Handwriting