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kanji
村Meaning
Village
Reading
kunyomiむらmura
onyomiそんson
Parts
木Tree, Wood 寸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
木
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
1Frequency
180
Handwriting
kanji
存Meaning
Exist, Suppose
Reading
onyomiそんson
ぞんzon
Parts
子Child
Example Word
存知: knowledge. The Japanese noun '存知 (ぞんじ)' refers to 'knowledge' or 'awareness' of something. It is often used in polite or formal contexts to indicate that someone is aware of or knows about a particular matter. For example: I am aware of that matter「その件は存じております」(そのけんはぞんじております). Do you know about this?「これをご存知ですか?」(これをごぞんじですか?). The term is typically used in respectful or humble speech, especially when referring to someone else's knowledge or awareness.
Radical
子
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
302
Handwriting
kanji
尊Meaning
Respect, Revered
Reading
kunyomiたっとtatto
とうとtouto
onyomiそんson
Parts
寸Measurement 酋
Example Word
尊重: respect. The Japanese noun '尊重 (そんちょう)' means 'respect'. It refers to the act of valuing or holding someone or something in high regard. This term is often used in contexts where one acknowledges the importance, rights, or dignity of others. For example: We must respect the opinions of others「他人の意見を尊重しなければならない」(たにんのいけんをそんちょうしなければならない). Respect for nature is essential「自然を尊重することが大切だ」(しぜんをそんちょうすることがたいせつだ). The word can also be used in formal or professional settings to emphasize the importance of mutual respect.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
788
Handwriting
kanji
孫Meaning
Grandchildren
Reading
kunyomiまごmago
onyomiそんson
Parts
子Child 系Lineage
Example Word
子孫: descendants. The Japanese noun '子孫 (しそん)' refers to 'descendants' or 'offspring'. It is used to describe the future generations of a family, lineage, or species. This term is often used in historical, familial, or biological contexts. For example: his descendants inherited the estate「彼の子孫はその地所を相続した」(かれのしそんはそのじしょをそうぞくした). Protecting the environment for future descendants「子孫のために環境を守る」(しそんのためにかんきょうをまもる). The word emphasizes the continuation of a family or species over time.
Radical
子
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1114
Handwriting
kanji
損Meaning
Loss, Damage
Reading
kunyomiそこsoko
onyomiそんson
Parts
扌Hand (手)員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
手
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1273
Handwriting
kanji
遜Meaning
Humble
Reading
kunyomiしたがshitaga
onyomiそんson
Parts
辶Walk 孫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
辵
Stroke Count
13JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1923
Handwriting