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kanji
沈Meaning
Sink
Reading
kunyomiしずshizu
onyomiちんchin
Parts
氵Water (水)冘
Example Word
沈める: sink. The Japanese verb '沈める (しずめる)' means 'to sink' something, typically referring to causing an object to submerge or go underwater. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object (e.g., sinking a ship). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe causing someone or something to fall into a state of despair or ruin. Example sentences: He sank the boat「彼は船を沈めた」(かれはふねをしずめた). The bad news sank her spirits「悪い知らせは彼女の気持ちを沈めた」(わるいしらせはかのじょのきもちをしずめた). Note that '沈める' is distinct from '沈む (しずむ)', which is intransitive and means 'to sink' on its own.
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
賃金: wages. The Japanese noun '賃金 (ちんぎん)' refers to 'wages' or 'pay' that a worker receives in exchange for their labor. It is commonly used in contexts related to employment, labor laws, and economics. For example: The wages are low「賃金が低い」(ちんぎんがひくい). He received his wages「彼は賃金を受け取った」(かれはちんぎんをうけとった). This term is often used in formal or business settings and can be associated with discussions about fair pay, minimum wage, or salary negotiations.
Radical
貝
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1536
Handwriting