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てつ tetsu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

Page 1

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Iron

    Reading

    kunyomiくろがね

    kurogane

    onyomiてつ

    tetsu

    Parts

    Gold Lose, Fault

    Example Word

    鉄道: railway. The Japanese noun '鉄道 (てつどう)' means 'railway' or 'railroad'. It refers to the system of tracks, trains, and infrastructure used for transporting passengers and goods. This word is commonly used in contexts related to transportation, travel, and infrastructure. For example: The railway is convenient「鉄道は便利です」(てつどうはべんりです). I work for a railway company「私は鉄道会社で働いています」(わたしはてつどうかいしゃではたらいています). The word can also be used in compound terms like '地下鉄道 (ちかてつどう)' (subway/underground railway).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    683

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Sagacious, Philosophy

    Reading

    onyomiてつ

    tetsu

    Parts

    Bend, Fold Mouth

    Example Word

    哲学: philosophy. The Japanese noun '哲学 (てつがく)' means 'philosophy'. It refers to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and more. This term is often used in academic or intellectual contexts. For example: He studies philosophy「彼は哲学を勉強している」(かれはてつがくをべんきょうしている). The philosophy of life is complex「人生の哲学は複雑だ」(じんせいのてつがくはふくざつだ). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's personal beliefs or approach to life, as in '彼の哲学はユニークだ (かれのてつがくはユニークだ) (His philosophy is unique).'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    888

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Penetrate, Go through

    Reading

    onyomiてつ

    tetsu

    Parts

    Stop Raise, Grow Strike

    Example Word

    徹底的: thorough. The Japanese adjective '徹底的 (てっていてき)' means 'thorough'. It describes something that is done completely, meticulously, or exhaustively, leaving no room for oversight. This word is often used in contexts where precision, completeness, or intensity is emphasized. For example: He conducted a thorough investigation「彼は徹底的な調査を行った」(かれはてっていてきなちょうさをおこなった). The company implemented thorough reforms「その会社は徹底的な改革を実施した」(そのかいしゃはてっていてきなかいかくをじっしした). Note that '徹底的' is often used in formal or professional settings to emphasize the depth or completeness of an action.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1312

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Remove, Withdraw

    Reading

    onyomiてつ

    tetsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Raise, Grow Strike

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2080

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Alternate

    Reading

    onyomiてつ

    tetsu

    Parts

    Walk Lose, Fault

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2133

    Handwriting