kanji

Meaning

Flavor

Reading

Parts

口Mouth 未Not yet

Example Word

美味しい: delicious. The Japanese adjective '美味しい (おいしい)' means 'delicious'. It is used to describe food or drink that tastes very good. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to express enjoyment of a meal. For example: This cake is delicious「このケーキは美味しい」(このケーキはおいしい). The sushi at this restaurant is delicious「このレストランの寿司は美味しい」(このレストランのすしはおいしい). '美味しい' can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is very pleasing or enjoyable, such as a deal or opportunity.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

117

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beautiful

Reading

Parts

𦍌Sheep (羊)大Big

Example Word

美術: art. The Japanese noun '美術 (びじゅつ)' refers to 'art', specifically visual arts such as painting, sculpture, and other forms of creative expression. It is often used in contexts related to museums, galleries, and academic discussions about art. For example: I went to the art museum「美術館に行きました」(びじゅつかんにいきました). She studies art history「彼女は美術史を勉強しています」(かのじょはびじゅつしをべんきょうしています). The term can also be used in compound words like '美術館 (びじゅつかん)' (art museum) or '美術品 (びじゅつひん)' (artwork).

Radical

羊

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

144

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Not yet

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood

Example Word

未満: less. The Japanese noun '未満 (みまん)' means 'less than' or 'under'. It is used to indicate that something does not meet a certain threshold or standard. For example: children under 12 years old「12歳未満の子供」(12さいみまんのこども). The temperature is below freezing「氷点未満の気温」(ひょうてんみまんのきおん). This word is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as legal documents, rules, or specifications. It is important to note that '未満' is used exclusively for quantities or measurements that are strictly below the stated value, not equal to it.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

627

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Increasing

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 尔

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1024

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Eyebrows

Reading

Parts

目Eye

Example Word

眉毛: eyebrow. The Japanese noun '眉毛 (まゆげ)' refers to the 'eyebrow', the strip of hair above the eye. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be found in various contexts, such as describing facial features or discussing grooming. For example: Her eyebrows are thick「彼女の眉毛は濃い」(かのじょのまゆげはこい). I plucked my eyebrows「眉毛を抜いた」(まゆげをぬいた). The word is straightforward and does not carry additional nuanced meanings, making it easy to use in both casual and formal settings.

Radical

目

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1201

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Charm, Alluring

Reading

Parts

鬼Demon, Ogre 未Not yet

Example Word

魅力: charm. The Japanese noun '魅力 (みりょく)' refers to 'charm' or 'attractiveness'. It is used to describe the quality of being appealing or fascinating, whether in a person, object, or situation. For example: Her charm is irresistible「彼女の魅力はたまらない」(かのじょのみりょくはたまらない). This city has a unique charm「この街は独特の魅力がある」(このまちはどくとくのみりょくがある). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as the charm of a story or the attractiveness of a job offer. It is a versatile term often used in both casual and formal settings.

Radical

鬼

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1500

Handwriting