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kanji
色Meaning
Color
Reading
kunyomiいろiro
onyomiしょくshoku
しきshiki
Parts
勹Wrap 巴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
色
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
126
Handwriting
kanji
識Meaning
Knowledge, Discernment
Reading
onyomiしきshiki
Parts
訁Say (言)戠
Example Word
知識: knowledge. The Japanese noun '知識 (ちしき)' means 'knowledge'. It refers to the understanding, information, or awareness acquired through experience, study, or education. This word is often used in academic, professional, or everyday contexts to describe a person's grasp of facts, concepts, or skills. For example: He has a lot of knowledge about history「彼は歴史について多くの知識を持っている」(かれはれきしについておおくのちしきをもっている). Knowledge is power「知識は力である」(ちしきはちからである). The word can also be used in compound terms like '専門知識 (せんもんちしき)' (specialized knowledge) or '知識人 (ちしきじん)' (intellectual).
Radical
言
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
355
Handwriting
kanji
式Meaning
Style, Ceremony
Reading
onyomiしきshiki
Parts
工Construction 弋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
弋
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
524
Handwriting
kanji
織Meaning
Weave
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiしょくshoku
しきshiki
Parts
糸Thread 戠
Example Word
織物: textile. The Japanese noun '織物 (おりもの)' refers to 'textile' or 'woven fabric'. It is used to describe any material made by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers together. This term is commonly used in contexts related to clothing, crafts, and traditional Japanese arts. For example: This textile is beautiful「この織物は美しい」(このおりものはうつくしい). She bought a traditional Japanese textile「彼女は伝統的な日本の織物を買った」(かのじょはでんとうてきなにほんのおりものをかった). The word can also refer to the art or process of weaving itself.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
766
Handwriting
kanji
拭Meaning
Wipe
Reading
kunyomiふfu
ぬぐnugu
onyomiしょくshoku
しきshiki
Parts
扌Hand (手)式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
手
Stroke Count
9JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1156
Handwriting