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よく yoku

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Desire, Longing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ho

    onyomiよく

    yoku

    Parts

    Valley Lack

    Example Word

    欲張り: greedy. The Japanese adjectival noun '欲張り (よくばり)' refers to someone who is greedy or has an excessive desire for more than what is needed or deserved. It can describe a person who wants too much, whether it be material possessions, attention, or other desires. For example: He is greedy「彼は欲張りだ」(かれはよくばりだ). Don't be greedy「欲張りにならないで」(よくばりにならないで). The term often carries a negative connotation, implying selfishness or lack of contentment. It can also be used to describe actions or behaviors that reflect greed, such as taking more than one's fair share.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    767

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Next, Following

    Reading

    onyomiよく

    yoku

    Parts

    Feather Stand

    Example Word

    翌年: next year. The Japanese noun '翌年 (よくねん)' means 'the following year' or 'next year' in relation to a specific point in time. It is often used to refer to the year immediately after a particular event or year. For example: He moved to Tokyo the following year「彼は翌年に東京に引っ越した」(かれはよくねんにとうきょうにひっこした). The company was founded in 1990, and it expanded overseas the next year「その会社は1990年に設立され、翌年に海外に進出した」(そのかいしゃは1990ねんにせつりつされ、よくねんにかいがいにしんしゅつした). Note that '翌年' is more formal and specific compared to '来年 (らいねん)', which simply means 'next year' from the current perspective.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    900

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bathe

    Reading

    kunyomi

    a

    onyomiよく

    yoku

    Parts

    Water (水)Valley

    Example Word

    入浴: bathing. The Japanese verbal noun '入浴 (にゅうよく)' refers to the act of bathing, particularly entering a bath. It is commonly used in contexts related to personal hygiene, relaxation, or traditional Japanese bathing culture. For example: I enjoy bathing「私は入浴を楽しむ」(わたしはにゅうよくをたのしむ). After work, I always take a bath「仕事の後、いつも入浴する」(しごとのあと、いつもにゅうよくする). This word is often associated with soaking in a bathtub, especially in a Japanese-style bath (ofuro).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1047

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Restrain, Suppress

    Reading

    kunyomiおさ

    osa

    onyomiよく

    yoku

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Example Word

    抑制: restraint. The Japanese noun '抑制 (よくせい)' means 'restraint' or 'control'. It refers to the act of holding back or limiting something, often used in contexts involving emotions, actions, or processes. For example: He showed great restraint in the argument「彼は議論で抑制を示した」(かれはぎろんでよくせいをしめした). The government imposed restrictions to control inflation「政府はインフレを抑制するために制限を課した」(せいふはインフレをよくせいするためにせいげんをかした). This term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe the act of suppressing or managing something.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1361

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wing

    Reading

    kunyomiつばさ

    tsubasa

    onyomiよく

    yoku

    Parts

    Feather Rare, Different

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1541

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cowardice

    Reading

    kunyomiむね

    mune

    おくする

    okusuru

    onyomiおく

    oku

    よく

    yoku

    Parts

    Moon, Month Idea

    Example Word

    臆病: cowardly. The Japanese adjectival noun '臆病 (おくびょう)' means 'cowardly'. It is used to describe someone who lacks courage or is easily frightened. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying timidity or fearfulness in situations where bravery is expected. For example: he is too cowardly to face the challenge「彼は臆病でその挑戦に立ち向かえない」(かれはおくびょうでそのちょうせんにたちむかえない). Don't be so cowardly!「そんなに臆病にならないで!」(そんなにおくびょうにならないで!). The word can also describe a cautious or overly timid approach to something, such as 'a cowardly attitude' (臆病な態度, おくびょうなたいど).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1655

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fertility

    Reading

    kunyomiそそ

    soso

    onyomiよう

    you

    おく

    oku

    よく

    yoku

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2100

    Handwriting

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