kanji

Meaning

Travel

Reading

Parts

方Direction 𠂉Person (人)𧘇Garment (衣)

Example Word

旅費: travel expenses. The Japanese noun '旅費 (りょひ)' refers to the costs associated with traveling, such as transportation, accommodation, and meals. It is commonly used in both personal and business contexts. For example: The company will cover my travel expenses「会社が私の旅費を負担します」(かいしゃがわたしのりょひをふたんします). I need to calculate my travel expenses for the trip「旅行の旅費を計算する必要があります」(りょこうのりょひをけいさんするひつようがあります). This term is often used in formal or professional settings, particularly when discussing reimbursement or budgeting for trips.

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

447

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Consider

Reading

Parts

虍 思Think

Example Word

考慮: consideration. The Japanese verbal noun '考慮 (こうりょ)' means 'consideration'. It refers to the act of carefully thinking about something before making a decision or taking action. This word is often used in formal or professional contexts, such as business, law, or policy-making. For example: Please take this into consideration「これを考慮してください」(これをこうりょしてください). The committee gave careful consideration to the proposal「委員会はその提案を慎重に考慮した」(いいんかいはそのていあんをしんちょうにこうりょした). It can also be used in everyday situations when discussing thoughtful decision-making.

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

970

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bath

Reading

Parts

口Mouth

Example Word

風呂場: bathroom. The Japanese noun '風呂場 (ふろば)' specifically refers to the bathroom, particularly the area where the bathtub is located. In Japanese homes, the bathroom is often separate from the toilet, and '風呂場' emphasizes the bathing area. It is commonly used in daily conversation. For example: The bathroom is clean「風呂場はきれいです」(ふろばはきれいです). I slipped in the bathroom「風呂場で滑った」(ふろばですべった). This word is essential for describing the part of the house where bathing takes place.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

998

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Follower, Companion

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)呂Bath

Example Word

僧侶: monk. The Japanese noun '僧侶 (そうりょ)' refers to a Buddhist monk or priest. This term is used to describe individuals who have dedicated their lives to religious practice within Buddhism, often living in temples and following a strict set of spiritual and ethical guidelines. For example: The monk is meditating「僧侶は瞑想しています」(そうりょはめいそうしています). The temple is home to many monks「その寺には多くの僧侶がいます」(そのてらにはおおくのそうりょがいます). It's important to note that '僧侶' specifically refers to Buddhist clergy and does not apply to religious figures in other traditions.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1815

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Captive

Reading

Parts

虍 男Man

Radical

虍

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1962

Handwriting