kanji

Meaning

Person

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 乀Stretch

Example Word

人出: crowd. The Japanese noun '人出 (ひとで)' refers to the presence or gathering of people, often in large numbers, such as at events, public places, or popular spots. It emphasizes the number of people present rather than the individuals themselves. For example: There was a big crowd at the festival「祭りで人出が多かった」(まつりでひとでがおおかった). The park is crowded today「今日は公園の人出が多い」(きょうはこうえんのひとでがおおい). This word is commonly used to describe bustling or lively situations where many people are gathered.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1

Radical Forms

𠂉, 亻, 𠆢

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Recognize, Admit

Reading

Parts

言Say 忍Endure, Stealth

Example Word

認識: recognition. The Japanese verbal noun '認識 (にんしき)' means 'recognition' or 'awareness'. It refers to the act of recognizing or becoming aware of something, often used in contexts involving understanding, perception, or acknowledgment. For example: recognition of the problem「問題の認識」(もんだいのにんしき). He has no awareness of his mistakes「彼は自分の間違いを認識していない」(かれはじぶんのまちがいをにんしきしていない). This term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe cognitive processes or realizations.

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

612

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Duty, Responsibility

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)壬

Example Word

任務: duty. The Japanese noun '任務 (にんむ)' means 'duty' or 'mission'. It refers to a specific task or responsibility assigned to someone, often in a professional, military, or organizational context. This word carries a formal tone and is commonly used in serious or official situations. For example: He fulfilled his duty「彼は任務を果たした」(かれはにんむをはたした). The soldier was given an important mission「その兵士は重要な任務を与えられた」(そのへいしはじゅうようなにんむをあたえられた). Note that '任務' is often used in contexts involving responsibility, obligation, or assignments that require commitment.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

690

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Endure, Stealth

Reading

Parts

刃Blade 心Heart

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

856

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Blade

Reading

Parts

丶Dot 刀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

刀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1539

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pregnant, Swollen

Reading

Parts

女Woman 壬

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

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2027

Handwriting