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す su Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Child

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    onyomi

    su

    shi

    Parts

    Finish, Complete One

    Example Word

    双子: twins. The Japanese noun '双子 (ふたご)' refers to 'twins', specifically two offspring born from the same pregnancy. This word is used to describe siblings who are born at the same time. It can be used for both humans and animals. For example: They are twins「彼らは双子です」(かれらはふたごです). The cat gave birth to twins「その猫は双子を産んだ」(そのねこはふたごをうんだ). The term is neutral and does not specify whether the twins are identical or fraternal.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    7

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Master

    Reading

    kunyomiぬし

    nushi

    あるじ

    aruji

    onyomi

    su

    しゅ

    shu

    Parts

    Dot King

    Example Word

    ご主人: husband. The Japanese noun 'ご主人 (ごしゅじん)' is a polite term used to refer to someone else's husband. It is a respectful way to address or mention another person's spouse, often used in formal or polite conversations. For example: Her husband is kind「ご主人は優しいです」(ごしゅじんはやさしいです). I met her husband yesterday「昨日、ご主人に会いました」(きのう、ごしゅじんにあいました). It is important to note that this term is not used to refer to one's own husband; for that, '主人 (しゅじん)' or '夫 (おっと)' is more appropriate. The prefix 'ご' adds a level of politeness, making it suitable for formal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    85

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Protect

    Reading

    kunyomiもり

    mori

    まも

    mamo

    onyomi

    su

    しゅ

    shu

    Parts

    Roof Measurement

    Example Word

    留守: absence. The Japanese noun '留守 (るす)' primarily means 'absence'. It is used to describe a situation where someone is not at home or away from a place. It can also imply that someone is not paying attention or is distracted. For example: I was absent from home「私は家を留守にしていた」(わたしはいえをるすにしていた). He was absent-minded during the meeting「彼は会議中に留守だった」(かれはかいぎちゅうにるすだった). Note that '留守' is often used in phrases like '留守番 (るすばん)' (house-sitting) or '留守にする' (to be away).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    399

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Element

    Reading

    onyomi

    su

    so

    Parts

    Thread Life (生)

    Example Word

    炭素: carbon. The Japanese noun '炭素 (たんそ)' refers to the chemical element 'carbon'. It is commonly used in scientific, environmental, and industrial contexts. Carbon is a fundamental element in organic chemistry and is essential for life. Example sentences: Carbon is an essential element for life「炭素は生命にとって不可欠な元素です」(たんそはせいめいにとってふかけつなげんそです). This material contains carbon「この材料には炭素が含まれています」(このざいりょうにはたんそがふくまれています).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    413

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Necessary

    Reading

    kunyomiもと

    moto

    もち

    mochi

    まつ

    matsu

    すべし

    subeshi

    すべから

    subekara

    ひげ

    hige

    onyomi

    su

    しゅ

    shu

    Parts

    Fur Page

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1378

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    Reading

    kunyomiことぶき

    kotobuki

    onyomi

    su

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Three 丿Katakana no Measurement

    Example Word

    寿司: sushi. The Japanese noun '寿司 (すし)' refers to 'sushi', a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients such as raw fish, seafood, vegetables, or egg. Sushi is a staple of Japanese cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide. It comes in many forms, including nigiri (hand-pressed sushi), maki (rolled sushi), and sashimi (sliced raw fish without rice). Example sentences: I ate sushi yesterday「昨日寿司を食べた」(きのうすしをたべた). This sushi is delicious「この寿司は美味しい」(このすしはおいしい). Sushi is often served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1414

    Handwriting