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しき shiki Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Color

    Reading

    kunyomiいろ

    iro

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    しき

    shiki

    Parts

    Wrap Swirling water

    Example Word

    ばら色: pink or rose. The Japanese noun 'ばら色 (ばらいろ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to the color 'rose', which is a shade of pink. The second meaning refers to the color 'pink' itself. This word is often used to describe the color of flowers, particularly roses, or to describe something that is pink in color. For example: The sky is rose-colored at sunset「夕焼けの空はばら色だ」(ゆうやけのそらはばらいろだ). She is wearing a pink dress「彼女はばら色のドレスを着ている」(かのじょはばらいろのドレスをきている). It's important to note that 'ばら色' can be used both literally and metaphorically to describe something as being rosy or optimistic, such as in the phrase 'ばら色の未来' (ばらいろのみらい), which means 'a rosy future'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    126

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    Reading

    onyomiしき

    shiki

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    意識: awareness or consciousness. The Japanese verbal noun '意識 (いしき)' primarily refers to 'consciousness' or 'awareness'. It is used to describe the state of being conscious or aware of something, whether it be one's surroundings, thoughts, or feelings. This word is often used in both medical and everyday contexts. For example: He lost consciousness「彼は意識を失った」(かれはいしきをうしなった). She is aware of the problem「彼女はその問題を意識している」(かのじょはそのもんだいをいしきしている). Additionally, '意識' can also imply a sense of self-awareness or mindfulness, as in being conscious of one's actions or impact on others.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    355

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Style, Ceremony

    Reading

    onyomiしき

    shiki

    Parts

    Construction Ceremony

    Example Word

    式: ceremony or formula. The Japanese noun '式 (しき)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'ceremony', referring to formal events such as weddings, funerals, or other rituals. For example: The wedding ceremony was beautiful「結婚式は美しかった」(けっこんしきはうつくしかった). The second meaning is 'formula', often used in mathematical, scientific, or technical contexts. For example: This formula is difficult to understand「この式は理解しにくい」(このしきはりかいしにくい). The word '式' is versatile and its meaning depends heavily on the context in which it is used.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    524

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Weave

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    しき

    shiki

    Parts

    Thread

    Example Word

    組織: organization. The Japanese verbal noun '組織 (そしき)' primarily means 'organization'. It refers to a structured group of people working together towards a common goal, such as a company, institution, or association. It can also refer to the act of organizing or structuring something. For example: The organization is growing「組織が成長している」(そしきがせいちょうしている). He is in charge of organizing the event「彼はイベントの組織を担当している」(かれはイベントのそしきをたんとうしている). Additionally, in a biological context, '組織' can refer to 'tissue', such as in the human body. For example: This tissue is damaged「この組織は損傷している」(このそしきはそんしょうしている).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    766

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Wipe

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    ぬぐ

    nugu

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    しき

    shiki

    Parts

    Hand (手)Style, Ceremony

    Example Word

    拭く: wipe. The Japanese verb '拭く (ふく)' means 'to wipe'. It is commonly used when cleaning or drying surfaces by removing dirt, dust, or moisture. For example: I wiped the table「テーブルを拭いた」(テーブルをふいた). She wiped her tears「彼女は涙を拭いた」(かのじょはなみだをふいた). This verb can also be used metaphorically, such as wiping away worries or problems. It is important to note that '拭く' is often used with objects like cloths or tissues, as in '布で拭く (ぬのでふく) (wipe with a cloth)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1156

    Handwriting