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た ta Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Many

    Reading

    kunyomiおお

    oo

    onyomi

    ta

    Parts

    Evening

    Example Word

    多少: somewhat. The Japanese adverb '多少 (たしょう)' means 'somewhat' or 'to some extent'. It is used to indicate a moderate degree or amount of something, often implying that the degree is not extreme. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: I am somewhat tired「私は多少疲れています」(わたしはたしょうつかれています). The price is somewhat high「その値段は多少高いです」(そのねだんはたしょうたかいです). It can also be used to express a small quantity, as in 'There is somewhat of a problem'「多少の問題があります」(たしょうのもんだいがあります).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    119

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Thick, Fat

    Reading

    kunyomiふと

    futo

    onyomiたい

    tai

    ta

    Parts

    Big Dot

    Example Word

    太る: fatten. The Japanese verb '太る (ふとる)' means 'to gain weight' or 'to become fat'. It is used to describe the process of increasing body weight, often due to overeating or lack of exercise. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as describing someone's physical condition or discussing health and diet. For example: I gained weight「太った」(ふとった). She is worried about gaining weight「彼女は太ることを心配している」(かのじょはふとることをしんぱいしている). It's important to note that '太る' is often used in a neutral or negative context, and it can be sensitive when referring to someone's weight.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    147

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Other

    Radical Form Of

    Reading

    kunyomiほか

    hoka

    onyomi

    ta

    Parts

    Person (人)To be

    Example Word

    他方: other or another. The Japanese noun '他方 (たほう)' means 'other' or 'another'. It is used to refer to a different or alternative side, direction, or aspect of something. This word is often used in formal or written contexts to contrast two different things or perspectives. For example: On the other hand, he is very kind「他方、彼はとても親切だ」(たほう、かれはとてもしんせつだ). Another example: We need to consider the other side of the argument「議論の他方を考慮する必要がある」(ぎろんのたほうをこうりょするひつようがある). The word '他方' can also be used to indicate a different direction or place, such as in the sentence: The store is on the other side of the street「店は通りの他方にある」(みせはとおりのたほうにある).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    202

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Poor quality, Burdensome

    Reading

    onyomi

    ta

    da

    Parts

    Horse Thick, Fat

    Example Word

    駄目: useless or no. The Japanese adjectival noun '駄目 (だめ)' can mean 'no' or 'useless'. It is often used to express prohibition, rejection, or something being futile. For example: you can't do that「それは駄目だ」(それはだめだ). This pen is useless「このペンは駄目だ」(このペンはだめだ). It can also be used to describe something that is not allowed or is against the rules. For example: smoking is not allowed here「ここでタバコを吸うのは駄目です」(ここでタバコをすうのはだめです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    714

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Select

    Reading

    kunyomiにご

    nigo

    おご

    ogo

    よな

    yona

    onyomiたい

    tai

    ta

    Parts

    Water (水)Thick, Fat

    Example Word

    御無沙汰: neglect. The Japanese verbal noun '御無沙汰 (ごぶさた)' refers to the act of neglecting to contact someone or not being in touch for a long time. It is often used in polite expressions to apologize for not having been in contact. For example: I'm sorry for not being in touch「ご無沙汰しております」(ごぶさたしております). It's been a long time since we last met「久しぶりに会いましたね」(ひさしぶりにあいましたね). This term is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts to express regret for not maintaining communication.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1551

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Sputum, Saliva

    Reading

    kunyomiつば

    tsuba

    つばき

    tsubaki

    onyomi

    ta

    da

    Parts

    Mouth Hang down

    Example Word

    唾: saliva. The Japanese noun '唾 (つば)' refers to 'saliva'. It is used to describe the liquid produced in the mouth, often in contexts related to health, hygiene, or disgust. For example: He spat out his saliva「彼は唾を吐いた」(かれはつばをはいた). The thought made her mouth fill with saliva「その考えで彼女の口に唾がたまった」(そのかんがえでかのじょのくちにつばがたまった). The word can also be used metaphorically to express disgust or disdain, as in '唾を吐く (つばをはく)', which means 'to spit (in disgust)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1801

    Handwriting