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そん son Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Village

    Reading

    kunyomiむら

    mura

    onyomiそん

    son

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Measurement

    Example Word

    村: village. The Japanese noun '村 (むら)' means 'village'. It refers to a small community or settlement, typically in a rural area, smaller than a town or city. This word is often used to describe a place with a close-knit community and a simpler way of life. For example: I live in a small village「私は小さな村に住んでいます」(わたしはちいさなむらにすんでいます). The village is surrounded by mountains「その村は山に囲まれています」(そのむらはやまにかこまれています). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a group of people with shared characteristics, such as 'the village of artists' (芸術家の村, げいじゅつかのむら).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    180

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Exist, Suppose

    Reading

    onyomiそん

    son

    ぞん

    zon

    Parts

    Child

    Example Word

    既存: existing. The Japanese noun '既存 (きそん)' means 'existing'. It refers to something that already exists or is already in place, often used in contexts like systems, structures, or conditions. For example: The existing system needs improvement「既存のシステムは改善が必要です」(きそんのシステムはかいぜんがひつようです). We must consider existing conditions「既存の条件を考慮しなければなりません」(きそんのじょうけんをこうりょしなければなりません). This word is commonly used in formal or technical contexts to describe pre-existing states or frameworks.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    302

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    Reading

    kunyomiたっと

    tatto

    とうと

    touto

    onyomiそん

    son

    Parts

    Measurement

    Example Word

    尊: honorific. The Japanese suffix '尊 (みこと)' is an honorific used to show deep respect, often attached to the names of deities, emperors, or other highly revered figures. It conveys a sense of sacredness or divinity. For example: the sun goddess Amaterasu is referred to as '天照大御神 (あまてらすおおみかみ)', where '大御神 (おおみかみ)' includes the honorific '御 (み)' and '神 (かみ)' meaning 'god'. Another example is the historical figure Prince Shōtoku, who is often called '聖徳太子 (しょうとくたいし)', but in more reverent contexts, '聖徳太子尊 (しょうとくたいしみこと)' might be used. This suffix is rarely used in modern everyday language and is mostly found in historical, religious, or literary contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    788

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Grandchildren

    Reading

    kunyomiまご

    mago

    onyomiそん

    son

    Parts

    Child Lineage

    Example Word

    孫: grandchild. The Japanese noun '孫 (まご)' means 'grandchild'. It refers to the child of one's son or daughter. This term is used in family contexts to denote the generational relationship. For example: my grandchild is cute「私の孫はかわいい」(わたしのまごはかわいい). I love spending time with my grandchildren「孫と過ごす時間が大好きです」(まごとすごすじかんがだいすきです). The term can be used for both male and female grandchildren and is a common word in family-related conversations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1114

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Loss, Damage

    Reading

    kunyomiそこ

    soko

    onyomiそん

    son

    Parts

    Hand (手)Member

    Example Word

    損失: loss. The Japanese noun '損失 (そんしつ)' means 'loss'. It is commonly used to describe financial or material losses, but can also refer to abstract losses such as time or opportunities. For example: The company suffered a huge loss「その会社は大きな損失を被った」(そのかいしゃはおおきなそんしつをこうむった). The loss of time is irreplaceable「時間の損失は取り返しがつかない」(じかんのそんしつはとりかえしがつかない). This word is often used in business or formal contexts to describe negative outcomes or setbacks.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1273

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Humble

    Reading

    kunyomiしたが

    shitaga

    onyomiそん

    son

    Parts

    Walk Grandchildren

    Example Word

    謙遜: modesty. The Japanese verbal noun '謙遜 (けんそん)' refers to the act of being modest or humble, often in the context of downplaying one's own abilities, achievements, or status. It is a valued trait in Japanese culture and is frequently used in social interactions to show politeness and respect. For example: He responded with modesty「彼は謙遜して答えた」(かれはけんそんしてこたえた). She always speaks with modesty「彼女はいつも謙遜して話す」(かのじょはいつもけんそんしてはなす). This term is often used in formal or professional settings to avoid appearing boastful.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1923

    Handwriting