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kanji
二Meaning
Two
Reading
kunyomiふたfuta
onyomiにni
Parts
一One
Example Word
二階: second floor. The Japanese noun '二階 (にかい)' refers to the 'second floor' of a building. It is commonly used to describe the level above the ground floor in structures such as houses, offices, or stores. For example: The library is on the second floor「図書館は二階です」(としょかんはにかいです). I live on the second floor「私は二階に住んでいます」(わたしはにかいにすんでいます). This term is essential for giving or understanding directions within multi-story buildings.
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
小児: child. The Japanese noun '小児 (しょうに)' refers to a 'child', specifically in the context of young children, often in medical or formal settings. It is commonly used in terms like '小児科 (しょうにか)', which means 'pediatrics'. This word is more formal and clinical compared to everyday terms like '子供 (こども)'. Example sentences: The pediatrician treats children「小児科医は小児を治療する」(しょうにかいはしょうにをちりょうする). This medicine is for children「この薬は小児用です」(このくすりはしょうにようです).
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