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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
法務: legal affairs. The Japanese noun '法務 (ほうむ)' refers to 'legal affairs' or matters related to the law. This term is often used in professional or formal contexts, such as within companies, government offices, or legal institutions. It encompasses activities like legal compliance, contract management, and other legal-related tasks. For example: He works in legal affairs「彼は法務に従事している」(かれはほうむにじゅうじしている). The company has a strong legal affairs department「その会社は強力な法務部を持っている」(そのかいしゃはきょうりょくなほうむぶをもっている). The term is commonly used in compound words like '法務部 (ほうむぶ)' (legal department) or '法務局 (ほうむきょく)' (legal affairs bureau).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
169
Handwriting
kanji
派Meaning
Sect, Faction
Reading
onyomiはha
Parts
氵Water (水)
Example Word
派閥: faction. The Japanese noun '派閥 (はばつ)' refers to a 'faction' or a group within a larger organization, often political or corporate, that has its own distinct interests or agenda. This term is commonly used in contexts where there is internal division or competition within a group. For example: There is a strong faction within the party「党内に強い派閥がある」(とうないにつよいはばつがある). The company is divided into several factions「その会社はいくつかの派閥に分かれている」(そのかいしゃはいくつかのはばつにわかれている). The term can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying internal strife or power struggles.
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
破産: bankruptcy. The Japanese noun '破産 (はさん)' means 'bankruptcy'. This term is used in legal and financial contexts to describe the state of being unable to pay outstanding debts. It can refer to both individuals and businesses. For example: he declared bankruptcy「彼は破産を宣告した」(かれははさんをせんこくした). The company went bankrupt「その会社は破産した」(そのかいしゃははさんした). In Japanese law, bankruptcy is a formal legal process that involves the liquidation of assets to pay off creditors. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a complete failure or collapse, though this usage is less common.
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