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ろ ro Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Path

    Reading

    kunyomiみち

    michi

    ji

    onyomi

    ro

    Parts

    Each 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

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    343

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Dew, Expose

    Reading

    kunyomiつゆ

    tsuyu

    onyomi

    ro

    ろう

    rou

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    21

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    741

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Bath

    Reading

    kunyomiせぼね

    sebone

    onyomiりょ

    ryo

    ro

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    998

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Furnace

    Reading

    kunyomiいろり

    irori

    onyomi

    ro

    Parts

    Fire 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

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1476

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Follower, Companion

    Reading

    kunyomiとも

    tomo

    onyomiりょ

    ryo

    ro

    Parts

    Person (人)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

    Stroke Count

    9

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1815

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Captive

    Reading

    kunyomiとりこ

    toriko

    とりく

    toriku

    onyomiりょ

    ryo

    ro

    Parts

    Man

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1962

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Bribe

    Reading

    onyomi

    ro

    Parts

    Shellfish Each

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2114

    Handwriting