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kanji
六Meaning
Six
Reading
kunyomiむmu
onyomiろくroku
Parts
亠Lid 八Eight
Example Word
六つ: six. The Japanese noun '六つ (むっつ)' means 'six'. It is a traditional way of counting items or objects, often used for general counting or when referring to age. This form is part of the native Japanese counting system, which is distinct from the Sino-Japanese counting system (e.g., 六 (ろく)). For example: there are six apples「りんごが六つある」(りんごがむっつある). The child is six years old「その子は六つです」(そのこはむっつです). This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in informal contexts.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
140
Handwriting
kanji
鹿Meaning
Deer
Reading
kunyomiかka
しかshika
onyomiろくroku
Parts
广Dotted cliff コ 丨Stick 比Compare, Ratio
Example Word
馬鹿: fool or idiot. The Japanese adjectival noun '馬鹿 (ばか)' primarily means 'fool' or 'idiot'. It is used to describe someone who is foolish, silly, or lacking in common sense. However, it can also be used in a more affectionate or playful manner among close friends or family. For example: You're such an idiot「あなたは本当に馬鹿だね」(あなたはほんとうにばかだね). Don't be silly「馬鹿なこと言わないで」(ばかなこといわないで). It's important to note that while '馬鹿' can be used humorously, it can also be considered rude or offensive depending on the context and tone of voice.
Radical
鹿
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
608
Handwriting
kanji
録Meaning
Record
Reading
onyomiろくroku
Parts
金Gold 录Write down
Example Word
録: record. The Japanese suffix '録 (ろく)' means 'record' and is commonly used in compound words to indicate a recording or documentation of something. It is often attached to nouns to form new words that denote a record or log of the original noun. For example: a voice recording「音声録」(おんせいろく). A meeting record「会議録」(かいぎろく). This suffix is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in technology (e.g., '録画 (ろくが)' for video recording) or in administrative documents (e.g., '議事録 (ぎじろく)' for minutes of a meeting).
Radical
金
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1067
Handwriting
kanji
緑Meaning
Green
Reading
kunyomiみどりmidori
onyomiりょくryoku
Parts
糸Thread 录Write down
Example Word
緑: green. The Japanese noun '緑 (みどり)' means 'green'. It refers to the color green and is often used to describe natural elements like plants, trees, and grass. It can also symbolize nature or environmental themes. For example: The leaves are green「葉っぱは緑です」(はっぱはみどりです). I like the green of the forest「森の緑が好きです」(もりのみどりがすきです). The word can also be used metaphorically to represent freshness, growth, or vitality, as in '緑のエネルギー (みどりのえねるぎー) (green energy)'.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
1152
Handwriting