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ど do

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Degrees, Times

    Reading

    kunyomiたび

    tabi

    onyomi

    do

    たく

    taku

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Again 廿Twenty

    Example Word

    何度: how many times or what degree. The Japanese noun '何度 (なんど)' can mean 'how many times' or 'what degree'. When used to ask 'how many times', it is often used in questions about frequency or repetition. For example: How many times have you been to Japan?「何度日本に行きましたか?」(なんどにほんにいきましたか?). When used to ask 'what degree', it refers to the extent or level of something, often in the context of temperature or angles. For example: What degree is the angle?「角度は何度ですか?」(かくどはなんどですか?). The meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    58

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soil

    Reading

    kunyomiつち

    tsuchi

    onyomi

    to

    do

    Parts

    One Ten

    Example Word

    土産: souvenir. The Japanese noun '土産 (みやげ)' refers to a 'souvenir' or a gift brought back from a trip or visit to a place. It is commonly used to describe items purchased or received as a memento of a journey or as a gift for someone else. For example: I bought a souvenir from Kyoto「京都で土産を買いました」(きょうとでみやげをかいました). She gave me a souvenir from her trip「彼女は旅行の土産をくれました」(かのじょはりょこうのみやげをくれました). The word can also imply a sense of thoughtfulness, as it is often given to friends, family, or colleagues upon returning from a trip.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    216

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Servant, Dude

    Reading

    kunyomiやつ

    yatsu

    onyomi

    do

    Parts

    Woman Again

    Example Word

    奴: thing or guy. The Japanese noun '奴 (やつ)' is a colloquial term that can refer to a person or a thing, often with a slightly derogatory or informal tone. When referring to a person, it translates to 'guy' or 'fellow', and when referring to an object, it translates to 'thing'. It is commonly used in casual conversations and can carry a sense of familiarity or disdain depending on the context. For example: That guy is annoying「あの奴はうるさい」(あのやつはうるさい). What is that thing?「あの奴は何?」(あのやつはなに?). Note that while it can be used neutrally, it often implies a lack of respect or seriousness, so it should be used carefully in formal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    450

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    Reading

    kunyomiおこ

    oko

    いか

    ika

    onyomi

    do

    Parts

    Servant, Dude Heart

    Example Word

    怒鳴る: shout. The Japanese verb '怒鳴る (どなる)' means 'to shout' or 'to yell', often in an angry or harsh manner. It is used to describe raising one's voice loudly, typically in situations of frustration, anger, or to assert dominance. For example: He shouted at his subordinate「彼は部下に怒鳴った」(かれはぶかにどなった). Don't shout at me!「私に怒鳴らないで!」(わたしにどならないで!). The verb carries a negative connotation and is often associated with aggression or lack of control. It is important to distinguish it from neutral or positive forms of raising one's voice, such as calling out loudly (叫ぶ, さけぶ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    719

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Toil

    Reading

    kunyomiつと

    tsuto

    onyomi

    do

    Parts

    Servant, Dude Power

    Example Word

    努める: strive. The Japanese verb '努める (つとめる)' means 'to strive' or 'to make an effort'. It is used to describe putting in effort or working diligently toward a goal. This verb is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as work, studies, or personal improvement. For example: I strive to improve my skills「私はスキルを向上させるよう努めています」(わたしはすきるをこうじょうさせるようつとめています). He strives to be a good father「彼は良い父親になるよう努めている」(かれはよいちちおやになるようつとめている). Note that '努める' can also imply a sense of duty or responsibility in the effort being made.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1066

    Handwriting

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