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び bi Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Beautiful

    Reading

    kunyomiよし

    yoshi

    うつく

    utsuku

    onyomi

    mi

    bi

    Parts

    𦍌Sheep (羊)Big

    Example Word

    美容: beauty. The Japanese noun '美容 (びよう)' refers to 'beauty' or 'beautification'. It is commonly used in contexts related to beauty care, such as skincare, haircare, or cosmetic treatments. For example: beauty salon「美容院」(びよういん). She is studying beauty techniques「彼女は美容の技術を勉強している」(かのじょはびようのぎじゅつをべんきょうしている). This term is often associated with the beauty industry and self-care practices.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    144

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    End, Tail

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    po

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Corpse 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

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    609

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Slight, Delicate

    Reading

    kunyomiかす

    kasu

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    619

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Nose

    Reading

    kunyomiはな

    hana

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Self Rice field Twenty

    Example Word

    鼻: nose. The Japanese noun '鼻 (はな)' means 'nose'. It refers to the facial organ used for breathing and smelling. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can appear in various contexts, such as describing physical features, health, or expressions. For example: My nose is itchy「鼻がかゆい」(はながかゆい). She has a small nose「彼女は鼻が小さい」(かのじょははながちいさい). Additionally, '鼻' can be used metaphorically, such as in the phrase '鼻が高い (はながたかい)', which means 'to be proud'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    673

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Equip, Provide

    Reading

    kunyomiそな

    sona

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Person (人) Cliff 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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    826

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Increasing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomi

    mi

    bi

    Parts

    Bow

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1024

    Handwriting