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kanji

Meaning

Six

Reading

Parts

八Eight 亠Lid

Example Word

六: six. The Japanese noun '六 (ろく)' means 'six'. It is a numeral used to represent the number six in counting or describing quantities. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as telling time, counting objects, or indicating age. For example: It's six o'clock「六時です」(ろくじです). There are six apples「りんごが六つあります」(りんごがむっつあります). The number six is also considered lucky in some cultures, which can add a positive connotation when used in certain contexts.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

140

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Deer

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

608

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Record

Reading

Parts

金Gold 录Write down

Example Word

記録: record. The Japanese verbal noun '記録 (きろく)' means 'record'. It refers to the act of documenting or recording information, or the information itself that has been documented. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, history, or data management. For example: He set a new world record「彼は新しい世界記録を樹立した」(かれはあたらしいせかいきろくをじゅりつした). Please keep a record of the meeting「会議の記録を取ってください」(かいぎのきろくをとってください). The word can also imply a historical or official documentation, as in 'historical records' (歴史的記録, れきしてききろく).

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1067

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Green

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 录Write down

Example Word

緑色: green. The Japanese noun '緑色 (みどりいろ)' means 'green'. This word specifically refers to the color green, and is commonly used to describe objects, nature, or anything that is green in color. For example: the leaves are green「葉っぱは緑色です」(はっぱはみどりいろです). She is wearing a green dress「彼女は緑色のドレスを着ています」(かのじょはみどりいろのドレスをきています). It is important to note that '緑色' is a noun, and when used to describe something, it is often followed by the particle 'の' to modify a noun, as in '緑色の車 (みどりいろのくるま) (green car)'.

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1152

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Foot of a mountain

Reading

Parts

林Grove 鹿Deer

Radical

鹿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1735

Handwriting