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kanji
欲Meaning
Desire, Longing
Reading
kunyomiほho
onyomiよくyoku
Parts
谷Valley 欠Lack
Example Word
欲望: desire. The Japanese noun '欲望 (よくぼう)' means 'desire'. It refers to a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. This word is often used in contexts related to human emotions, ambitions, or cravings, and it can encompass both physical and emotional desires. For example: His desire for success is strong「彼の成功への欲望は強い」(かれのせいこうへのよくぼうはつよい). She couldn't control her desire for sweets「彼女は甘いものへの欲望を抑えられなかった」(かのじょはあまいものへのよくぼうをおさえられなかった). The word can also be used in philosophical or psychological discussions to describe innate human drives.
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: next. The Japanese prefix '翌 (よく)' means 'next' and is used to refer to the day, month, or year immediately following a specific point in time. It is commonly used in expressions like '翌日 (よくじつ)' (the next day), '翌月 (よくげつ)' (the next month), or '翌年 (よくねん)' (the next year). For example: I will visit you the next day「翌日、あなたを訪ねます」(よくじつ、あなたをたずねます). The meeting is scheduled for the next month「会議は翌月に予定されています」(かいぎはよくげつによていされています). This prefix is always attached to time-related nouns and cannot stand alone.
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