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kanji
二Meaning
Two
Reading
kunyomiふたfuta
onyomiにni
Parts
一One
Example Word
二流: second rate. The Japanese noun '二流 (にりゅう)' refers to something or someone that is considered 'second-rate' or of lower quality compared to the best or top-tier. It is often used to describe things, people, or groups that are not at the highest level of excellence or prestige. For example: he is a second-rate artist「彼は二流の芸術家だ」(かれはにりゅうのげいじゅつかだ). This restaurant is second-rate「このレストランは二流だ」(このレストランはにりゅうだ). The term can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying mediocrity or lack of distinction.
Radical
二
Stroke Count
2JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
17
Handwriting
kanji
児Meaning
Child
Reading
onyomiにni
じji
Parts
儿Legs 旧Old, Past
Example Word
児: child. The Japanese suffix '児 (じ)' means 'child' and is often used in compound words to refer to children or young individuals. It can be used in various contexts, such as in the names of institutions or titles. For example: kindergarten child「幼稚園児」(ようちえんじ). This suffix is commonly found in words related to education or care for children. It's important to note that '児' is typically used in formal or institutional contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
Radical
儿
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
750
Handwriting
kanji
餌Meaning
Feed
Reading
kunyomiもちmochi
えさesa
えばeba
onyomiにni
じji
Parts
飠Eat (食)耳Ear
Example Word
餌: feed or bait. The Japanese noun '餌 (えさ)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'feed', referring to food given to animals, such as pets or livestock. For example: I gave feed to the dog「犬に餌をあげた」(いぬにえさをあげた). The second meaning is 'bait', used in the context of fishing or trapping. For example: He put bait on the hook「彼は針に餌をつけた」(かれははりにえさをつけた). The word is versatile and can be used in both domestic and outdoor settings, depending on the context.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
14JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1696
Handwriting