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とく toku Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Acquire

    Reading

    kunyomi

    u

    e

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    Stop

    Example Word

    不得意: poor. The Japanese adjectival noun '不得意 (ふとくい)' means 'poor' or 'not good at'. It is used to describe a lack of skill or proficiency in a particular area. This term is often used in contexts where someone is expressing their weaknesses or areas where they struggle. For example: I am poor at math「私は数学が不得意です」(わたしはすうがくがふとくいです). He is not good at cooking「彼は料理が不得意だ」(かれはりょうりがふとくいだ). The term can be used in both formal and informal settings, and it is commonly paired with specific activities or subjects to indicate where one's lack of skill lies.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    139

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Special

    Reading

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    Cow Temple

    Example Word

    特定: specification. The Japanese noun '特定 (とくてい)' means 'specification' or 'identification'. It is used to refer to the act of specifying or identifying something in particular. This word is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in legal documents, research, or when pinpointing specific details. For example: the specification of the problem is necessary「問題の特定が必要です」(もんだいのとくていがひつようです). The police are working on the identification of the suspect「警察は容疑者の特定に取り組んでいます」(けいさつはようぎしゃのとくていにとりくんでいます). Note that '特定' can also imply narrowing down to a specific item or individual from a broader category.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    362

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Virtue

    Reading

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    Stop Ten Net Heart

    Example Word

    道徳: morality. The Japanese noun '道徳 (どうとく)' refers to 'morality' or 'ethical principles'. It is used to describe the system of values and principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior. This term is often used in discussions about societal norms, personal ethics, and philosophical teachings. For example: Morality is important in society「道徳は社会で重要です」(どうとくはしゃかいでじゅうようです). Teaching morality to children is essential「子供に道徳を教えることは大切です」(こどもにどうとくをおしえることはたいせつです). The word is commonly used in educational and philosophical contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    513

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Coach, Supervise

    Reading

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    Uncle, Younger sibling of parent Eye

    Example Word

    監督: director or supervisor. The Japanese verbal noun '監督 (かんとく)' can mean 'director' or 'supervisor', depending on the context. As 'director', it refers to someone who directs films, plays, or other creative works. For example: He is the director of this movie「彼はこの映画の監督です」(かれはこのえいがのかんとくです). As 'supervisor', it refers to someone who oversees or manages a team, project, or organization. For example: The supervisor checked the work「監督が仕事を確認しました」(かんとくがしごとをかくにんしました). The word is versatile and widely used in both creative and professional settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1360

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fervent, Devoted

    Reading

    kunyomiあつ

    atsu

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1842

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Hide, Conceal

    Reading

    kunyomiかくま

    kakuma

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    Side enclosure Young

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1969

    Handwriting