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kanji
竹Meaning
Bamboo
Reading
kunyomiたけtake
onyomiちくchiku
Parts
亅Barb 丨Stick 𠂉Person (人)
Example Word
竹: bamboo. The Japanese noun '竹 (たけ)' refers to 'bamboo', a fast-growing plant that is widely used in Japan for construction, crafts, and as a food source. Bamboo holds cultural significance in Japan and is often associated with strength, flexibility, and resilience. Example sentences: Bamboo grows quickly「竹は早く成長する」(たけははやくせいちょうする). The fence is made of bamboo「その柵は竹でできている」(そのさくはたけでできている). Bamboo shoots are a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine「竹の子は日本料理で人気の食材です」(たけのこはにほんりょうりでにんきのしょくざいです).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
1Frequency
705
Radical Form
⺮
Handwriting
kanji
築Meaning
Build, Fabricate
Reading
kunyomiきずkizu
onyomiちくchiku
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)筑
Example Word
構築: building or construction. The Japanese noun '構築 (こうちく)' refers to the act of constructing or building something, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Literally, it can describe the construction of physical structures, such as buildings or systems. Metaphorically, it can refer to the building of abstract concepts, such as relationships, theories, or frameworks. For example: The construction of the new bridge is progressing smoothly「新しい橋の構築が順調に進んでいます」(あたらしいはしのこうちくがじゅんちょうにすすんでいます). Building a strong relationship requires effort「強い関係の構築には努力が必要です」(つよいかんけいのこうちくにはどりょくがひつようです). The word emphasizes the process and effort involved in creating something substantial.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1119
Handwriting
kanji
蓄Meaning
Amass, Store up
Reading
kunyomiたくわtakuwa
onyomiちくchiku
Parts
畜Livestock 艹Grass
Example Word
貯蓄: savings. The Japanese noun '貯蓄 (ちょちく)' refers to the act of saving money or resources, or the accumulated savings themselves. It is commonly used in financial contexts to describe the practice of setting aside money for future use. For example: I have been saving money for a house「家のために貯蓄をしています」(いえのためにちょちくをし ています). It is important to save for emergencies「緊急時のために貯蓄することが重要です」(きんきゅうじのためにちょちくすることがじゅうようです). The term can also be used more broadly to refer to the accumulation of resources, not just money.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1743
Handwriting