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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

    右手: right hand. The Japanese noun '右手 (みぎて)' means 'right hand'. It refers specifically to the hand on the right side of the body. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts to describe actions or positions involving the right hand. For example: I write with my right hand「私は右手で書きます」(わたしはみぎてでかきます). He raised his right hand「彼は右手を上げた」(かれはみぎてをあげた). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is supportive or helpful, as in 'right-hand man' (though this is less common in Japanese).

    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

    雨天: rainy weather. The Japanese noun '雨天 (うてん)' refers to 'rainy weather' or a 'rainy day'. It is commonly used in weather forecasts, event planning, or when discussing outdoor activities. For example: The event was postponed due to rainy weather「雨天のためイベントは延期されました」(うてんのためイベントはえんきされました). Rainy weather continued for three days「雨天が三日続きました」(うてんがみっかつづきました). This word is often used in formal or written contexts and is less common in casual conversation.

    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

    羽根: feather. The Japanese noun '羽根 (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 various contexts, such as in traditional Japanese games or decorations. Example sentences: The bird has beautiful feathers「その鳥は美しい羽根を持っている」(そのとりはうつくしいはねをもっている). I found a feather on the ground「地面に羽根を見つけた」(じめんにはねをみつけた). Note that '羽根' can sometimes refer to the vanes of a shuttlecock in games like badminton, but the primary meaning remains '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