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kanji
味Meaning
Flavor
Reading
kunyomiあじaji
onyomiみmi
Parts
口Mouth 未Not yet
Example Word
趣味: hobby. The Japanese noun '趣味 (しゅみ)' means 'hobby'. It refers to activities or interests that one enjoys doing in their free time. This word is commonly used to describe personal interests, such as sports, arts, or collecting items. For example: My hobby is reading books「私の趣味は本を読むことです」(わたしのしゅみはほんをよむことです). What is your hobby?「あなたの趣味は何ですか?」(あなたのしゅみはなんですか?). The word can also imply a sense of personal taste or preference, as in '趣味が良い (しゅみがいい)' meaning 'to have good taste'.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
117
Handwriting
kanji
美Meaning
Beautiful
Reading
kunyomiよしyoshi
うつくutsuku
onyomiみmi
びbi
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
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
144
Handwriting
kanji
未Meaning
Not yet
Reading
kunyomiいまima
まma
ひつじhitsuji
onyomiみmi
Parts
木Tree, Wood
Example Word
未だ未だ: not yet or still. The Japanese adverb '未だ未だ (まだまだ)' can mean 'still' or 'not yet' depending on the context. It is often used to indicate that something is ongoing or incomplete. For example: I still have a lot to learn「私は未だ未だ学ぶことがたくさんある」(わたしはまだまだまなぶことがたくさんある). The project is not yet finished「そのプロジェクトは未だ未だ終わっていない」(そのプロジェクトはまだまだおわっていない). This adverb can also be used to express humility or modesty, as in 'I am still far from perfect'「私は未だ未だ完璧ではない」(わたしはまだまだかんぺきではない).
Radical
木
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
627
Handwriting
kanji
眉Meaning
Eyebrows
Reading
kunyomiまゆmayu
onyomiみmi
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
9JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
1201
Handwriting
kanji
魅Meaning
Charm, Alluring
Reading
onyomiみmi
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
15JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1500
Handwriting