kanji

Meaning

Man

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

86

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Difficult

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

337

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

South

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

493

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Settlement

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

904

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Soft

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1897

Handwriting