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kanji
美Meaning
Beautiful
Reading
kunyomiよしyoshi
うつくutsuku
onyomiみmi
びbi
Parts
𦍌Sheep (羊)大Big
Example Word
美しい: beautiful. The Japanese adjective '美しい (うつくしい)' means 'beautiful'. It is used to describe something that is aesthetically pleasing, whether it be a person, object, scenery, or even an abstract concept like a sound or an idea. This word carries a sense of elegance and purity. For example: The scenery is beautiful「景色が美しい」(けしきがうつくしい). Her voice is beautiful「彼女の声は美しい」(かのじょのこえはうつくしい). It can also be used in a more poetic or emotional sense, such as describing a beautiful moment or feeling.
Radical
羊
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
144
Handwriting
kanji
尾Meaning
End, Tail
Reading
kunyomiおo
ぽpo
onyomiびbi
Parts
尸Corpse 毛Fur
Example Word
尾: tail. The Japanese noun '尾 (お)' means 'tail'. This word is used to refer to the tail of an animal, such as a cat, dog, or bird. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the end or trailing part of something. For example: the cat's tail is long「猫の尾は長い」(ねこのおはながい). The comet has a bright tail「彗星は明るい尾を持っている」(すいせいはあかるいおをもっている). In some contexts, it can also refer to the tail end of a story or event, though this usage is less common.
Radical
尸
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
609
Handwriting
kanji
微Meaning
Slight, Delicate
Reading
kunyomiかすkasu
onyomiびbi
Parts
彳Stop
Example Word
微妙: subtle or doubtful. The Japanese adjectival noun '微妙 (びみょう)' can mean 'subtle' or 'doubtful', depending on the context. When used to mean 'subtle', it refers to something that is delicate, nuanced, or not easily noticeable. For example: The difference is subtle「その違いは微妙だ」(そのちがいはびみょうだ). When used to mean 'doubtful', it expresses uncertainty or skepticism about something. For example: I'm doubtful about his plan「彼の計画は微妙だ」(かれのけいかくはびみょうだ). This word is often used in casual conversation to express that something is 'questionable' or 'not quite right' without being overly negative. It can also be used to describe a situation that is hard to judge or evaluate clearly.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
619
Handwriting
kanji
鼻Meaning
Nose
Reading
kunyomiはなhana
onyomiびbi
Parts
自Self 田Rice field 廾Twenty
Example Word
耳鼻科: otolaryngology. The Japanese noun '耳鼻科 (じびか)' refers to the medical field of otolaryngology, which deals with conditions related to the ear, nose, and throat. This term is commonly used in medical contexts and is often seen on signs or in hospital departments. For example: I went to the otolaryngology department「耳鼻科に行きました」(じびかにいきました). The otolaryngology clinic is on the third floor「耳鼻科の診察室は3階です」(じびかのしんさ つしつはさんかいです). This word is a combination of three kanji: 耳 (ear), 鼻 (nose), and 科 (department or field).
Radical
鼻
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
673
Handwriting
kanji
備Meaning
Equip, Provide
Reading
kunyomiそなsona
onyomiびbi
Parts
亻Person (人)卄 厂Cliff 用Use
Example Word
設備: equipment or facilities. The Japanese verbal noun '設備 (せつび)' refers to 'equipment' or 'facilities'. It is used to describe the physical infrastructure, machinery, or systems installed in a place to enable its functioning. This term is commonly used in contexts such as factories, offices, schools, or public spaces. For example: The factory has new equipment「工場には新しい設備がある」(こうじょうにはあたらしいせつびがある). The school's facilities are modern「学校の設備は近代的です」(がっこうのせつびはきんだいてきです). Note that '設備' often implies a more permanent or large-scale setup compared to smaller, portable tools or devices.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
826
Handwriting