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ず zu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Thing

    Reading

    kunyomiこと

    koto

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Hand Barb One Mouth

    Example Word

    行事: event. The Japanese noun '行事 (ぎょうじ)' refers to an event, ceremony, or function, often one that is organized or traditional. It is commonly used to describe school events, festivals, or official ceremonies. For example: The school festival is a big event「学校の行事は大きなイベントです」(がっこうのぎょうじはおおきなイベントです). We have a traditional event every year「毎年伝統的な行事があります」(まいとしでんとうてきなぎょうじがあります). This word is often used in contexts where the event has a formal or customary significance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    16

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Hand

    Reading

    kunyomi

    te

    onyomiしゅ

    shu

    zu

    Parts

    丿Katakana no Two Barb

    Example Word

    手伝い: help. The Japanese noun '手伝い (てつだい)' means 'help' or 'assistance'. It refers to the act of helping someone with a task or chore. This word is often used in contexts where someone is providing physical or practical assistance, such as helping with household chores or work tasks. For example: I need help with cleaning「掃除の手伝いが必要です」(そうじのてつだいがひつようです). She gave me help with my homework「彼女は私の宿題の手伝いをしてくれた」(かのじょはわたしのしゅくだいのてつだいをしてくれた). The word can also refer to a person who helps, such as a helper or assistant, but this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    23

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Head

    Reading

    kunyomiあたま

    atama

    かしら

    kashira

    onyomiとう

    tou

    zu

    Parts

    Beans 𦣻Neck (首)Eight

    Example Word

    頭: head. The Japanese noun '頭 (あたま)' primarily means 'head'. It refers to the physical head of a person or animal, but it can also be used metaphorically to refer to intelligence or leadership. For example: my head hurts「頭が痛い」(あたまがいたい). He is the head of the company「彼は会社の頭だ」(かれはかいしゃのあたまだ). Additionally, '頭' can be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '頭がいい (あたまがいい)' meaning 'smart' or 'intelligent'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    129

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Map

    Reading

    kunyomiはか

    haka

    onyomi

    to

    zu

    Parts

    Box Ladle, Dipper

    Example Word

    図: diagram. The Japanese noun '図 (ず)' primarily means 'diagram'. It refers to a visual representation of information, such as a chart, map, or schematic. This word is commonly used in contexts like education, engineering, and design. For example: Please look at this diagram「この図を見てください」(このずをみてください). The diagram explains the process「その図はプロセスを説明しています」(そのずはぷろせすをせつめいしています). Additionally, '図' can sometimes imply a plan or intention, though this usage is less common and typically context-dependent.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    576

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Beans

    Reading

    kunyomiまめ

    mame

    onyomiとう

    tou

    zu

    Parts

    One Mouth Herbs

    Example Word

    大豆: soybean. The Japanese noun '大豆 (だいず)' refers to 'soybean', a type of legume widely used in Japanese cuisine. Soybeans are a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes, such as tofu, miso, and soy sauce. They are also consumed in their whole form, often boiled or roasted. For example: I bought soybeans at the market「市場で大豆を買いました」(いちばでだいずをかいました). Soybeans are rich in protein「大豆はタンパク質が豊富です」(だいずはタンパクしつがほうふです). The word '大豆' is commonly used in both everyday conversation and cooking contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1155

    Handwriting