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う u Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Exist

    Reading

    kunyomi

    a

    onyomiゆう

    yuu

    u

    Parts

    𠂇Cliff (厂)Moon, Month

    Example Word

    有名: famous. The Japanese adjectival noun '有名 (ゆうめい)' means 'famous'. It is used to describe someone or something that is widely known or recognized. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: He is a famous actor「彼は有名な俳優です」(かれはゆうめいなはいゆうです). This restaurant is famous for its ramen「このレストランはラーメンで有名です」(このレストランはラーメンでゆうめいです). The word '有名' can be used to describe people, places, things, or events that have gained recognition or popularity.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    165

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Right

    Reading

    kunyomiみぎ

    migi

    onyomiゆう

    yuu

    u

    Parts

    𠂇Cliff (厂)Mouth

    Example Word

    右: right. The Japanese noun '右 (みぎ)' means 'right'. It refers to the direction or side that is opposite of left. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate direction, position, or orientation. For example: turn right「右に曲がってください」(みぎにまがってください). The book is on the right「本は右にあります」(ほんはみぎにあります). It can also be used metaphorically, such as in political contexts to describe conservative ideologies, though this usage is less common in everyday speech.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    272

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Rain

    Reading

    kunyomiあめ

    ame

    あま

    ama

    onyomi

    u

    Parts

    Dot Enclosure Down (下)

    Example Word

    大雨: heavy rain. The Japanese noun '大雨 (おおあめ)' means 'heavy rain'. This term is used to describe a significant amount of rainfall, often associated with storms or adverse weather conditions. It is commonly used in weather forecasts and warnings. For example: There will be heavy rain tomorrow「明日は大雨が降るでしょう」(あしたはおおあめがふるでしょう). The heavy rain caused flooding「大雨で洪水が起きた」(おおあめでこうずいがおきた). Note that '大雨' specifically refers to the intensity of the rain, not just any rain.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    383

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Feather

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    はね

    hane

    onyomi

    u

    Parts

    𠃌Enclosure Ice (水)

    Example Word

    羽: feather. The Japanese noun '羽 (はね)' primarily means 'feather'. It refers to the natural growth on birds that helps them fly. This word can also be used metaphorically or in compound words to describe things that resemble feathers in shape or function. For example: a bird's feather「鳥の羽」(とりのはね). The angel has beautiful feathers「天使は美しい羽を持っている」(てんしはうつくしいはねをもっている). Note that '羽' can also refer to wings in some contexts, but the primary and most common meaning is 'feather'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    624

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Eaves, Universe

    Reading

    onyomi

    u

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Example Word

    宇宙: universe. The Japanese noun '宇宙 (うちゅう)' means 'universe'. It refers to the entirety of space, including all matter, energy, planets, stars, galaxies, and the contents of intergalactic space. This word is often used in scientific, philosophical, and everyday contexts to describe the vast expanse of the cosmos. For example: the universe is infinite「宇宙は無限だ」(うちゅうはむげんだ). I want to explore the universe「宇宙を探検したい」(うちゅうをたんけんしたい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something vast or boundless, such as 'a universe of possibilities'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1032

    Handwriting