ちん chin

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

7

JLPT

N2

Grade

7

Frequency

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

9

JLPT

N2

Grade

7

Frequency

917

Handwriting

kanji

陳

Meaning

Exhibit, Line up

Reading

kunyomiひ

hi

onyomiちん

chin

Parts

東East ⻖

Radical

阜

Stroke Count

11

JLPT

N1

Grade

8

Frequency

1523

Handwriting

kanji

賃

Meaning

Rent, Fare

Reading

onyomiちん

chin

Parts

任Duty, Responsibility 貝Shellfish

Example Word

家賃: rent. The Japanese noun '家賃 (やちん)' refers to the payment made for the use of a property, typically a house or apartment. It is a common term used in discussions about housing and living expenses. For example: The rent is expensive「家賃が高い」(やちんがたかい). I pay the rent every month「毎月家賃を払う」(まいつきやちんをはらう). It's important to note that '家賃' specifically refers to the rent for living spaces, distinguishing it from other types of rent such as for vehicles or equipment.

Radical

貝

Stroke Count

13

JLPT

N1

Grade

6

Frequency

1536

Handwriting

kanji