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kanji
対Meaning
Against
Reading
onyomiたいtai
Parts
寸Measurement 文Sentence
Example Word
相対: relative. The Japanese noun '相対 (そうたい)' means 'relative'. It refers to something that is considered in relation or comparison to something else, rather than being absolute. This term is often used in contexts involving comparison, relativity, or opposition. For example: relative position「相対的な位置」(そうたいてきないち). Relative truth「相対的な真実」(そうたいてきなしんじつ). The concept of '相対' is fundamental in discussions about perspectives, relationships, and comparisons in various fields such as philosophy, physics, and everyday life.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
148
Handwriting
kanji
終Meaning
End
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiしゅうshuu
ついtsui
Parts
糸Thread 冬Winter
Example Word
終点: endpoint. The Japanese noun '終点 (しゅうてん)' refers to the final destination or the last stop of a route, such as a train or bus line. It is commonly used in the context of transportation to indicate where a journey concludes. For example: The endpoint of this train line is Shinjuku「この電車の終点は新宿です」(このでんしゃのしゅうてんはしんじゅくです). Please get off at the endpoint「終点で降りてください」(しゅうてんでおりてください). The word can also metaphorically refer to the conclusion or final stage of something, such as a project or event.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
372
Handwriting
kanji
追Meaning
Follow
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiついtsui
Parts
辶Walk 𠂤Pile up
Example Word
追及: investigation or pursuit. The Japanese noun '追及 (ついきゅう)' can mean 'pursuit' or 'investigation', depending on the context. When used to mean 'pursuit', it often refers to the act of chasing or striving towards a goal, such as in the pursuit of knowledge or justice. For example: The pursuit of happiness is important「幸福の追及は大切だ」(こうふくのついきゅうはたいせつだ). When used to mean 'investigation', it refers to the process of examining or inquiring into something thoroughly, such as in a legal or scientific context. For example: The investigation into the incident is ongoing「事件の追及は進行中だ」(じけんのついきゅうはしんこうちゅうだ). The word can also imply a sense of accountability or holding someone responsible, as in '追究 (ついきゅう)', which is a related term often used interchangeably.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
385
Handwriting
kanji
墜Meaning
Fall, Crash
Reading
onyomiついtsui
Parts
隊Squad 土Soil
Example Word
墜落: crash. The Japanese verbal noun '墜落 (ついらく)' means 'crash', specifically referring to a fall or crash from a height, such as an airplane or object falling to the ground. It is often used in contexts involving accidents or disasters. For example: the airplane crashed「飛行機が墜落した」(ひこうきがついらくした). The satellite crashed into the ocean「衛星が海に墜落した」(えいせいがうみについらくした). This word carries a serious and dramatic connotation, often implying significant damage or loss.
Radical
土
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1918
Handwriting