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む mu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

Page 1

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Nothing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    na

    onyomi

    bu

    mu

    Example Word

    無害: harmless. The Japanese adjectival noun '無害 (むがい)' means 'harmless'. It is used to describe something that does not cause harm or damage. This term can be applied to substances, actions, or even people. For example: This chemical is harmless「この化学物質は無害です」(このかがくぶっしつはむがいです). The joke was harmless「その冗談は無害だった」(そのじょうだんはむがいだった). It is often used in contexts where safety or lack of negative impact is emphasized, such as in environmental discussions or product descriptions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    52

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Dream

    Reading

    kunyomiゆめ

    yume

    onyomi

    mu

    Parts

    Grass Net Crown Evening

    Example Word

    夢中: engrossed. The Japanese adjectival noun '夢中 (むちゅう)' means 'engrossed' or 'absorbed'. It describes a state of being completely focused or captivated by something, often to the point of losing awareness of one's surroundings. This word is commonly used to express deep involvement in activities, hobbies, or emotions. For example: I was engrossed in the game「ゲームに夢中だった」(ゲームにむちゅうだった). She is absorbed in her studies「彼女は勉強に夢中です」(かのじょはべんきょうにむちゅうです). The word can also imply a sense of obsession or infatuation, as in: He is infatuated with her「彼は彼女に夢中だ」(かれはかのじょにむちゅうだ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    405

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Duty, Task

    Reading

    kunyomiつと

    tsuto

    onyomi

    mu

    Parts

    Halberd

    Example Word

    公務: official duty. The Japanese noun '公務 (こうむ)' refers to 'official duty' or 'public service'. It is commonly used to describe work or responsibilities carried out by government employees or public officials. This term emphasizes the formal and public nature of the duties. For example: He is busy with official duties「彼は公務で忙しい」(かれはこうむでいそがしい). Public officials must prioritize their official duties「公務員は公務を優先しなければならない」(こうむいんはこうむをゆうせんしなければならない). The word is often associated with roles in government, administration, or public institutions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    709

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Mist, Fog

    Reading

    kunyomiきり

    kiri

    onyomi

    mu

    Parts

    Rain Duty, Task

    Example Word

    霧: fog. The Japanese noun '霧 (きり)' means 'fog'. It refers to a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, which obscures visibility. This word is commonly used in weather-related contexts or to describe atmospheric conditions. For example: The fog is thick today「今日は霧が濃い」(きょうはきりがこい). I couldn't see the road because of the fog「霧で道が見えなかった」(きりでみちがみえなかった). In literature, '霧' can also be used metaphorically to describe confusion or uncertainty, such as '心の霧 (こころのきり)' meaning 'mental fog' or 'confusion in one's mind'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1239

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    Reading

    kunyomiはか

    haka

    onyomiぼう

    bou

    mu

    Parts

    Say (言)A certain

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1401

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Halberd

    Reading

    kunyomiほこ

    hoko

    onyomi

    mu

    Example Word

    矛盾: contradiction. The Japanese verbal noun '矛盾 (むじゅん)' means 'contradiction'. It refers to a situation where two or more statements, ideas, or actions are mutually incompatible or inconsistent. This term is often used in logical, philosophical, or everyday contexts to describe conflicting elements. For example: there is a contradiction in his story「彼の話には矛盾がある」(かれのはなしにはむじゅんがある). The policy is full of contradictions「その政策は矛盾だらけだ」(そのせいさくはむじゅんだらけだ). The word originates from an ancient Chinese fable about a spear that could pierce any shield and a shield that could block any spear, highlighting the inherent contradiction.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1538

    Handwriting