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にん nin Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Person

    Reading

    kunyomiひと

    hito

    ri

    onyomiじん

    jin

    にん

    nin

    Parts

    丿Katakana no Stretch

    Example Word

    素人: amateur. The Japanese noun '素人 (しろうと)' refers to someone who is an amateur or lacks professional experience in a particular field. It is often used to contrast with 'プロ (ぷろ)' (professional). The term can carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation, depending on the context, implying inexperience or lack of skill. For example: He is just an amateur「彼はただの素人だ」(かれはただのしろうとだ). I'm still an amateur at cooking「私はまだ料理の素人です」(わたしはまだりょうりのしろうとです). The word can also be used in contexts like hobbies or activities, such as '素人写真 (しろうとしゃしん)' (amateur photography).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    1

    Radical Forms

    𠂉, 亻, 𠆢

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

    Reading

    kunyomiみと

    mito

    onyomiにん

    nin

    Parts

    Say Endure, Stealth

    Example Word

    承認: approval or recognition. The Japanese verbal noun '承認 (しょうにん)' primarily means 'approval' or 'recognition'. It is used in contexts where something is officially accepted, acknowledged, or validated. For example, in a workplace setting, it might refer to the approval of a project or a request. In a legal or formal context, it can mean the recognition of a status or right. Example sentences: The manager gave his approval for the project「マネージャーはそのプロジェクトを承認した」(マネージャーはそのプロジェクトをしょうにんした). The government recognized the new policy「政府は新しい政策を承認した」(せいふはあたらしいせいさくをしょうにんした). Note that '承認' often implies a formal or official process of approval or recognition.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    612

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Duty, Responsibility

    Reading

    kunyomiまか

    maka

    onyomiにん

    nin

    Parts

    Person (人)

    Example Word

    任意: voluntary or optional. The Japanese noun '任意 (にんい)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'optional', referring to something that is not required or mandatory. For example: participation is optional「参加は任意です」(さんかはにんいです). The second meaning is 'voluntary', referring to something done by choice or free will. For example: voluntary work「任意の仕事」(にんいのしごと). This word is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe actions or decisions that are not compulsory. It can also imply a sense of freedom or discretion in making choices.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    690

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    Reading

    kunyomiしの

    shino

    onyomiにん

    nin

    Parts

    Blade Heart

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    856

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Blade

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomiじん

    jin

    にん

    nin

    Parts

    Dot Sword

    Example Word

    刃: blade. The Japanese noun '刃 (は)' refers to the 'blade' of a knife, sword, or any cutting tool. It specifically denotes the sharp, cutting edge of such objects. This word is often used in contexts involving weapons, tools, or anything with a sharp edge. For example: the blade of the sword is sharp「刀の刃は鋭い」(かたなのははするどい). Be careful with the blade of the knife「ナイフの刃に気をつけて」(ナイフのはにきをつけて). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something sharp or cutting in nature, though this is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1539

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Swollen

    Reading

    onyomiにん

    nin

    Parts

    Woman

    Example Word

    妊娠: pregnancy. The Japanese verbal noun '妊娠 (にんしん)' refers to the state of being pregnant. It is used to describe the condition of a woman carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her body. This term is commonly used in medical, personal, and formal contexts. For example: She is happy about her pregnancy「彼女は妊娠を喜んでいる」(かのじょはにんしんをよろこんでいる). The doctor confirmed the pregnancy「医者が妊娠を確認した」(いしゃがにんしんをかくにんした). It is important to note that '妊娠' is a noun and is often used with verbs like 'する' to indicate the act of becoming pregnant, as in '妊娠する (にんしんする)' (to become pregnant).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2027

    Handwriting