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kanji
連Meaning
Take along
Reading
kunyomiつtsu
つらtsura
onyomiれんren
Parts
辶Walk 車Car
Example Word
連休: holiday. The Japanese noun '連休 (れんきゅう)' refers to a 'consecutive holiday' or a 'long weekend'. It is commonly used to describe a series of days off work or school that are connected, such as national holidays or vacation periods. For example: I enjoyed the long holiday「連休を楽しんだ」(れんきゅうをたのしんだ). The next consecutive holiday is in May「次の連休は5月です」(つぎのれんきゅうはごがつです). This term is often used in contexts related to travel, relaxation, or planning events during extended breaks.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
279
Handwriting
kanji
恋Meaning
Love, Romance
Reading
kunyomiこko
こいkoi
onyomiれんren
Parts
亦 心Heart
Example Word
恋: love. The Japanese noun '恋 (こい)' refers to romantic love or being in love. It specifically describes the deep emotional attachment or affection one feels towards another person, often with a focus on the passionate or longing aspects of love. This term is commonly used in contexts involving romantic relationships, crushes, or unrequited love. For example: I am in love with her「彼女に恋をしている」(かのじょにこいをしている). This is a love song「これは恋の歌です」(これはこいのうたです). Note that '恋' is distinct from other types of love, such as familial love (愛, あい), and often carries a sense of yearning or desire.
Radical
心
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
632
Handwriting
kanji
練Meaning
Practice
Reading
kunyomiねne
onyomiれんren
Parts
糸Thread 東East
Example Word
練習: practice. The Japanese verbal noun '練習 (れんしゅう)' means 'practice'. It refers to the act of repeatedly performing an activity or skill to improve proficiency. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, music, studying, or any activity requiring improvement through repetition. For example: I practice the piano every day「私は毎日ピアノを練習します」(わたしはまいにちピアノをれんしゅうします). He needs more practice「彼はもっと練習が必要です」(かれはもっとれんしゅうがひつようです). The word can also be used as a verb by adding 'する' (e.g., 練習する, to practice).
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
1131
Handwriting