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よく yoku Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Desire, Longing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ho

    onyomiよく

    yoku

    Parts

    Valley Lack

    Example Word

    意欲: motivation. The Japanese noun '意欲 (いよく)' means 'motivation' or 'willingness'. It refers to a strong desire or drive to achieve something or engage in an activity. This word is often used in contexts related to work, study, or personal goals. For example: His motivation to study is high「彼の勉強への意欲は高い」(かれのべんきょうへのいよくはたかい). She has a strong motivation to succeed「彼女は成功への意欲が強い」(かのじょはせいこうへのいよくがつよい). The word can also imply enthusiasm or eagerness, as in '意欲的に取り組む (いよくてきにとりくむ)' (to tackle something enthusiastically).

    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

    翌日: next day. The Japanese noun '翌日 (よくじつ)' means 'next day'. It refers to the day immediately following a specific day or event. This word is commonly used in contexts where the focus is on the sequence of days, such as schedules, plans, or narratives. For example: The meeting is scheduled for the next day「会議は翌日に予定されています」(かいぎはよくじつによていされています). He left the next day「彼は翌日に出発した」(かれはよくじつにしゅっぱつした). Note that '翌日' is often used in formal or written contexts, and it emphasizes the chronological order of events.

    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

    浴びる: pour or bathe. The Japanese verb '浴びる (あびる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to pour' or 'to drench', often used when something is being poured over someone or something, such as water or light. The second meaning is 'to bathe', which can refer to showering or soaking in water. This verb is commonly used in contexts involving water, light, or even abstract concepts like attention or criticism. For example: I poured water over my head「頭から水を浴びた」(あたまからみずをあびた). She bathed in the sunlight「彼女は日光を浴びた」(かのじょはにっこうをあびた). He was showered with praise「彼は賞賛を浴びた」(かれはしょうさんをあびた). Note that the nuance of '浴びる' often implies a large or overwhelming amount of something being received or experienced.

    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