kanji

Meaning

Learn

Reading

Parts

子Child 冖Crown ⺍Small

Example Word

語学: languages. The Japanese noun '語学 (ごがく)' refers to the study or knowledge of languages. It is often used in contexts related to learning or teaching foreign languages, linguistics, or language skills. For example: I study languages at university「大学で語学を勉強しています」(だいがくでごがくをべんきょうしています). She has a talent for languages「彼女は語学の才能がある」(かのじょはごがくのさいのうがある). The term can also imply proficiency in multiple languages or the academic field of linguistics.

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

50

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Music, Pleasure

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 白White 冫Ice (水)

Example Word

楽しみ: pleasure. The Japanese noun '楽しみ (たのしみ)' primarily means 'pleasure' or 'something to look forward to'. It is used to describe a feeling of enjoyment or anticipation for something enjoyable. This word can refer to both the act of enjoying something and the thing that brings joy itself. For example: I look forward to the trip「旅行が楽しみです」(りょこうがたのしみです). Reading is my pleasure「読書が私の楽しみです」(どくしょがわたしのたのしみです). The nuance of '楽しみ' often includes a sense of anticipation, making it suitable for expressing excitement about future events or activities.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

259

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Amount, Forehead

Reading

Parts

客Guest, Customer 頁Page

Example Word

金額: amount. The Japanese noun '金額 (きんがく)' refers to the 'amount' of money, specifically the sum or total of a monetary value. It is commonly used in contexts involving transactions, payments, or financial discussions. For example: The total amount is 10,000 yen「金額は1万円です」(きんがくはいちまんえんです). Please check the amount on the receipt「領収書の金額を確認してください」(りょうしゅうしょのきんがくをかくにんしてください). This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

929

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

High mountain, Peak

Reading

Parts

丘Hill 山Mountain

Radical

山

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1328

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Chin

Reading

Parts

咢 頁Page

Example Word

顎: jaw. The Japanese noun '顎 (あご)' refers to the 'jaw', the bony structure that forms the framework of the mouth and holds the teeth. It is commonly used in both anatomical and everyday contexts. For example: my jaw hurts「顎が痛い」(あごがいたい). He has a strong jaw「彼は顎が強い」(かれはあごがつよい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's determination or stubbornness, as in '顎が外れるほど笑う (あごがはずれるほどわらう)', which means 'to laugh so hard one's jaw might fall off'.

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1654

Handwriting