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kanji
沈Meaning
Sink
Reading
kunyomiしずshizu
onyomiちんchin
Parts
氵Water (水)冘
Example Word
沈没: sinking. The Japanese verbal noun '沈没 (ちんぼつ)' means 'sinking'. It is used to describe the act of a ship, boat, or other vessel going underwater and becoming submerged. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the failure or collapse of plans, projects, or organizations. For example: The ship sank in the storm「船は嵐で沈没した」(ふねはあらしでちんぼつした). The company's project sank due to lack of funding「会社のプロジェクトは資金不足で沈没した」(かいしゃのプロジェクトはしきんぶそくでちんぼつした).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
792
Handwriting
kanji
珍Meaning
Precious, Rare
Reading
kunyomiめずらmezura
onyomiちんchin
Example Word
珍しい: rare. The Japanese adjective '珍しい (めずらしい)' means 'rare' or 'unusual'. It is used to describe something that is uncommon, not often seen, or out of the ordinary. This word can be applied to objects, events, or situations. For example: This is a rare flower「これは珍しい花です」(これはめずらしいはなです). It's rare to see him smile「彼が笑うのは珍しい」(かれがわらうのはめずらしい). The word can also carry a nuance of something being interesting or noteworthy due to its rarity. It is often used in a positive or neutral context, but can sometimes imply something is strange or unexpected.
Radical
玉
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
917
Handwriting
kanji
賃Meaning
Rent, Fare
Reading
onyomiちんchin
Parts
任Duty, Responsibility 貝Shellfish
Example Word
運賃: fare. The Japanese noun '運賃 (うんちん)' refers to the 'fare' or 'transportation fee' that one pays for using public transportation services such as trains, buses, or taxis. It is commonly used in contexts related to travel and commuting. For example: The train fare is expensive「電車の運賃は高いです」(でんしゃのうんちんはたかいです). How much is the bus fare?「バスの運賃はいくらですか」(バスのうんちんはいくらですか). This term is essential for anyone navigating public transportation in Japan, as it directly relates to the cost of travel.
Radical
貝
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1536
Handwriting