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kanji
法Meaning
Law, Method
Reading
onyomiほうhou
ほho
はha
Parts
氵Water (水)去Past
Example Word
法則: law. The Japanese noun '法則 (ほうそく)' refers to a 'law' or 'principle' that governs natural phenomena, scientific rules, or general patterns. It is often used in contexts related to science, mathematics, or philosophy to describe universal rules or consistent patterns. For example: Newton's law of motion「ニュートンの運動法則」(にゅーとんのうんどうほうそく). This principle applies universally「この法則は普遍的に適用される」(このほうそくはふへんてきにてきようされる). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe patterns in human behavior or societal rules, such as 'the law of supply and demand'「需要と供給の法則」(じゅようときょうきゅうのほうそく).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
169
Handwriting
kanji
派Meaning
Sect, Faction
Reading
onyomiはha
Parts
氵Water (水)
Example Word
派手: flashy. The Japanese adjective '派手 (はで)' means 'flashy' or 'showy'. It is used to describe something that is visually striking, often in a bold or extravagant way. This can refer to clothing, decorations, behavior, or even events. For example: Her dress is very flashy「彼女のドレスはとても派手だ」(かのじょのドレスはとてもはでだ). The party decorations were too showy「パーティーの飾り付けが派手すぎた」(パーティーのかざりつけがはですぎた). The word can carry both positive and negative connotations depending on the context, sometimes implying a lack of subtlety or refinement.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
519
Handwriting
kanji
波Meaning
Wave
Reading
kunyomiなみnami
onyomiはha
Parts
氵Water (水)皮Skin
Example Word
波: wave. The Japanese noun '波 (なみ)' means 'wave'. This word is primarily used to describe the physical waves of water, such as ocean waves. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe waves in other contexts, such as sound waves or emotional waves. For example: The waves are high today「今日は波が高い」(きょうはなみがたかい). I can hear the sound of the waves「波の音が聞こえる」(なみのおとがきこえる). In a metaphorical sense, it can describe fluctuations, such as 'a wave of emotions'「感情の波」(かんじょうのなみ).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
531
Handwriting
kanji
破Meaning
Break, Tear
Reading
kunyomiやぶyabu
onyomiはha
Parts
石Stone 皮Skin
Example Word
破れる: break or tear. The Japanese verb '破れる (やぶれる)' primarily means 'to tear' or 'to break'. It is used to describe something that has been physically torn, such as paper or fabric, or something that has broken, such as a relationship or a plan. For example: the paper tore「紙が破れた」(かみがやぶれた). Their relationship broke「彼らの関係が破れた」(かれらのかんけいがやぶれた). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe the failure or collapse of something, such as a plan or a dream. For example: the plan fell apart「計画が破れた」(けいかくがやぶれた).
Radical
石
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
566
Handwriting
kanji
把Meaning
Grip, Grasp
Reading
onyomiわwa
はha
Parts
扌Hand (手)巴Swirling water
Example Word
把握: grasp or understanding. The Japanese noun '把握 (はあく)' refers to the act of grasping or comprehending something, either physically or mentally. It can mean physically holding onto something, but it is more commonly used to describe the mental act of understanding or comprehending a concept, situation, or information. For example: I have a good grasp of the situation「状況を把握しています」(じょうきょうをはあくしています). It is important to grasp the main points「要点を把握することが大切です」(ようてんをはあくすることがたいせつです). The word is often used in formal or professional contexts to describe a clear understanding of complex matters.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1766
Handwriting