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kanji
男Meaning
Man
Reading
kunyomiおとこotoko
onyomiだんdan
なんnan
Parts
田Rice field 力Power
Example Word
男らしい: manly. The Japanese adjective '男らしい (おとこらしい)' means 'manly' or 'masculine'. It is used to describe traits, behaviors, or appearances that are traditionally associated with men, such as strength, courage, or assertiveness. This word carries a positive connotation and is often used to compliment someone. For example: He is very manly「彼はとても男らしい」(かれはとてもおとこらしい). It's manly to take responsibility「責任を取るのは男らしい」(せきにんをとるのはおとこらしい). Note that this word reflects cultural expectations of masculinity and may not always align with modern perspectives on gender roles.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
86
Handwriting
kanji
難Meaning
Difficult
Reading
kunyomiかたkata
むずかmuzuka
onyomiなんnan
Example Word
避難: evacuation. The Japanese verbal noun '避難 (ひなん)' means 'evacuation'. It refers to the act of leaving a place of danger or moving to a safer location, often used in contexts like natural disasters, emergencies, or hazardous situations. For example: The evacuation was completed quickly「避難は迅速に行われた」(ひなんはじんそくにおこなわれた). Please evacuate to the designated area「指定された場所に避難してください」(していされたばしょにひなんしてください). This word is commonly used in public announcements, safety instructions, and disaster preparedness contexts.
Radical
隹
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
337
Handwriting
kanji
南Meaning
South
Reading
kunyomiみなみminami
onyomiなんnan
Parts
十Ten 冂Enclosure 羊Sheep
Example Word
南部: south. The Japanese noun '南部 (なんぶ)' refers to the 'southern part' of a region, area, or country. It is often used in geographical contexts to describe the southern portion of a place. For example: The southern part of Japan is warm「日本の南部は暖かい」(にほんのなんぶはあたたかい). The southern region of the country is known for its beaches 「その国の南部はビーチで有名です」(そのくにのなんぶはビーチでゆうめいです). This term is commonly used in place names or to specify a location within a larger area.
Radical
十
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
493
Handwriting
kanji
納Meaning
Settlement
Reading
kunyomiなna
おさosa
onyomiなんnan
とうtou
のうnou
Parts
糸Thread 內
Example Word
納得: understanding or acceptance. The Japanese verbal noun '納得 (なっとく)' refers to the act of accepting or understanding something, often after being convinced or persuaded. It implies a sense of agreement or satisfaction with an explanation or situation. For example: I finally understood his explanation「彼の説明に納得した」(かれのせつめいになっとくした). She couldn't accept the decision「彼女はその決定に納得できなかった」(かのじょはそのけっていになっとくできなかった). This word is often used in contexts where logical reasoning or emotional persuasion leads to a resolution or agreement.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
904
Handwriting
kanji
軟Meaning
Soft
Reading
kunyomiやわyawa
onyomiなんnan
Parts
車Car 欠Lack
Example Word
柔軟: flexible. The Japanese adjective '柔軟 (じゅうなん)' means 'flexible'. It is used to describe something that can bend or adapt easily without breaking. This can refer to physical objects, such as materials, or abstract concepts, like thinking or attitudes. For example: She has a flexible mind「彼女は柔軟な考え方を持っている」(かのじょはじゅうなんなかんがえかたをもっている). This rubber is very flexible「このゴムはとても柔軟だ」(このゴムはとてもじゅうなんだ). The word can also imply adaptability or openness to change, as in '柔軟な対応 (じゅうなんなたいおう) (flexible response)'.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
9Frequency
1897
Handwriting