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kanji
欲Meaning
Desire, Longing
Reading
kunyomiほho
onyomiよくyoku
Parts
谷Valley 欠Lack
Example Word
欲しい: want. The Japanese adjective '欲しい (ほしい)' means 'want'. It is used to express a desire for something or someone. This word is often used to indicate that the speaker wants a specific object or outcome. For example: I want a new car「新しい車が欲しい」(あたらしいくるまがほしい). She wants that book「彼女はその本が欲しい」(かのじょはそのほんがほしい). It can also be used to express a desire for someone to do something, as in 'I want you to come with me'「一緒に来て欲しい」(いっしょにきてほしい). Note that '欲しい' is typically used for tangible objects or specific actions, and it conveys a personal desire.
Radical
欠
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
767
Handwriting
kanji
翌Meaning
Next, Following
Reading
onyomiよくyoku
Parts
羽Feather 立Stand
Example Word
翌朝: next morning. The Japanese noun '翌朝 (よくあさ)' refers to 'the next morning' or 'the following morning'. It is used to indicate the morning of the day after a specific event or day. This word is often used in narratives or descriptions to denote the passage of time. For example: I woke up early the next morning「翌朝、早く起きた」(よくあさ、はやくおきた). The next morning, the weather was clear「翌朝、天気は晴れていた」(よくあさ、てんきははれていた). It is important to note that '翌朝' is a formal or literary term, and in casual conversation, people might use '次の朝 (つぎのあさ)' instead.
Radical
羽
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
900
Handwriting
kanji
浴Meaning
Bathe
Reading
kunyomiあa
onyomiよくyoku
Parts
氵Water (水)谷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
水
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1047
Handwriting
kanji
抑Meaning
Restrain, Suppress
Reading
kunyomiおさosa
onyomiよくyoku
Parts
扌Hand (手)卬
Example Word
抑える: restrain or suppress. The Japanese verb '抑える (おさえる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to restrain' or 'to hold back', which can refer to physical restraint or controlling emotions. For example: he restrained his anger「彼は怒りを抑えた」(かれはおこりをおさえた). The second meaning is 'to suppress' or 'to keep something under control', often used in contexts like suppressing a rebellion or controlling a situation. For example: the government suppressed the protest「政府は抗議を抑えた」(せいふはこうぎをおさえた). This verb is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1361
Handwriting
kanji
臆Meaning
Cowardice
Reading
kunyomiむねmune
おくするokusuru
onyomiおくoku
よくyoku
Parts
月Moon, Month 意Idea ⺼
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
肉
Stroke Count
17JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1655
Handwriting