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kanji
行Meaning
Go
Reading
kunyomiいi
おこなokona
onyomiこうkou
ぎょうgyou
Parts
彳Stop 一One 丁Street
Example Word
行為: act. The Japanese noun '行為 (こうい)' means 'act' or 'action'. It refers to a deed or something done by someone, often implying intention or purpose. This word is commonly used in formal or serious contexts, such as legal, moral, or philosophical discussions. For example: His act was unforgivable「彼の行為は許せない」(かれのこういはゆるせない). The act of kindness saved her life「その親切な行為が彼女の命を救った」(そのしんせつなこういがかのじょのいのちをすくった). Note that '行為' is neutral in tone and can refer to both positive and negative actions, depending on the context.
Radical
行
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
18
Handwriting
kanji
形Meaning
Shape
Reading
kunyomiかたkata
かたちkatachi
onyomiけいkei
ぎょうgyou
Parts
彡Fur 开Open
Example Word
形: shape. The Japanese noun '形 (かたち)' primarily means 'shape'. It refers to the physical form or outline of an object. This word is often used to describe the appearance or structure of something, whether it's a tangible object or an abstract concept. For example: The shape of the mountain is beautiful「山の形が美しい」(やまのかたちがうつくしい). I want to preserve the shape of this tradition「この伝統の形を守りたい」(このでんとうのかたちをまもりたい). Additionally, '形' can sometimes imply the 'form' or 'state' of something, such as in the phrase '形になる' (かたちになる), which means 'to take shape' or 'to materialize'.
Radical
彡
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
201
Handwriting
kanji
業Meaning
Business
Reading
kunyomiわざwaza
onyomiぎょうgyou
ごうgou
Parts
未Not yet 䒑Herbs 业Business (業)
Example Word
事業: business. The Japanese noun '事業 (じぎょう)' refers to a business, enterprise, or project. It is often used to describe commercial activities, large-scale operations, or initiatives undertaken by companies, organizations, or individuals. This term can apply to both for-profit and non-profit ventures. For example: He started a new business「彼は新しい事業を始めた」(かれはあたらしいじぎょうをはじめた). The company is expanding its overseas operations「その会社は海外事業を拡大している」(そのかいしゃはかいがいじぎょうをかくだいしている). Note that '事業' often implies a formal or structured undertaking, distinguishing it from smaller-scale or informal activities.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
310
Radical Form
业
Handwriting
kanji
仰Meaning
Look up
Reading
kunyomiおおoo
あおao
onyomiこうkou
ぎょうgyou
Parts
亻Person (人)卬
Example Word
仰る: say. The Japanese verb '仰る (お っしゃる)' is a honorific form of the verb '言う (いう)', meaning 'to say'. It is used to show respect towards the person who is speaking. This verb is commonly used in formal situations or when speaking to someone of higher status. For example: What did the teacher say?「先生は何と仰いましたか？」(せんせいはなんとおっしゃいましたか？). Please say it again「もう一度仰ってください」(もういちどおっしゃってください). It's important to note that '仰る' is only used to refer to the actions of others, not oneself.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
509
Handwriting