kanji

Meaning

Travel

Reading

Parts

方Direction 𠂉Person (人)𧘇Garment (衣)

Example Word

旅客: passenger. The Japanese noun '旅客 (りょかく)' refers to a 'passenger', specifically someone who is traveling by a mode of transportation such as a train, plane, or ship. It is commonly used in contexts related to transportation and travel. For example: The passengers boarded the plane「旅客が飛行機に乗りました」(りょかくがひこうきにのりました). The train is full of passengers「列車は旅客でいっぱいです」(れっしゃはりょかくでいっぱいです). This term is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in transportation schedules or announcements.

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: bath. The Japanese noun '風呂 (ふろ)' refers to a bath, specifically a traditional Japanese bath. This term is commonly used to describe the bathing area or the act of bathing itself. In Japanese culture, taking a bath is often a relaxing and cleansing ritual, and '風呂' can refer to both the bathtub and the entire bathroom area. For example: I will take a bath「風呂に入ります」(ふろにはいります). The bath is ready「風呂が沸きました」(ふろがわきました). It's important to note that '風呂' is often used in the context of a traditional Japanese bathhouse or '銭湯 (せんとう)', where people go to bathe communally.

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