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kanji
心Meaning
Heart
Reading
kunyomiこころkokoro
onyomiしんshin
Parts
⺃Second (乙)丶Dot 丿Katakana no
Example Word
都心: city center. The Japanese noun '都心 (としん)' refers to the central part of a city, often characterized by high population density, commercial activity, and significant infrastructure. It is commonly used to describe the bustling, urban core of major cities like Tokyo or Osaka. For example: The city center is crowded「都心は混雑している」(としんはこんざつしている). I work in the city center「私は都心で働いています」(わたしはとしんではたらいています). This term is particularly useful when discussing urban planning, commuting, or the contrast between urban and suburban areas.
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心
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
33
Handwriting
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身Meaning
Body, Self
Reading
kunyomiみmi
onyomiしんshin
Parts
自Self 亅Barb 丿Katakana no
Example Word
身なり: appearance. The Japanese noun '身なり (みなり)' refers to one's appearance, particularly in terms of clothing and overall presentation. It is often used to describe how someone is dressed or how they present themselves in public. For example: His appearance is neat「彼の身なりはきちんとしている」(かれのみなりはきちんとしている). She always pays attention to her appearance「彼女はいつも身なりに気をつけている」(かのじょはいつもみなりにきをつけている). The word can also imply a sense of social appropriateness or conformity in one's attire.
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身
Stroke Count
7JLPT
UnknownGrade
3Frequency
64
Handwriting
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神Meaning
God
Reading
kunyomiかみkami
onyomiじんjin
しんshin
Parts
礻Cult (示)申Report
Example Word
神: god. The Japanese noun '神 (かみ)' refers to a 'god' or 'deity'. In Japanese culture, this term is used to describe a wide range of divine beings, from the gods of Shinto (kami) to deities in other religions. It can also refer to a spirit or a revered figure. For example: The god of this shrine is powerful「この神社の神は強い」(このじんじゃのかみはつよい). People pray to the gods for good fortune「人々は幸運を祈って神に祈る」(ひとびとはこううんをいのってかみにいのる). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone with exceptional skill or talent, such as '彼は料理の神だ' (かれはりょうりのかみだ) (He is a god of cooking).
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