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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

    国鉄: national railway. The Japanese noun '国鉄 (こくてつ)' refers to the 'National Railway', specifically the former Japanese National Railways (JNR), which was a state-owned railway company in Japan until it was privatized and divided into several companies in 1987. This term is often used in historical contexts or when referring to the era before privatization. For example: The national railway was privatized in 1987「国鉄は1987年に民営化された」(こくてつは1987ねんにみんえいかされた). My father worked for the national railway「父は国鉄で働いていた」(ちちはこくてつではたらいていた).

    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: thoroughness. The Japanese noun '徹底 (てってい)' means 'thoroughness' or 'completeness'. It refers to the quality of being thorough, meticulous, or exhaustive in carrying out a task or understanding a concept. This word is often used in contexts where attention to detail and leaving no stone unturned are emphasized. For example: The company emphasizes thoroughness in its training「その会社は徹底を訓練に重視する」(そのかいしゃはてっていをくんれんにじゅうしする). His research is known for its thoroughness「彼の研究は徹底で知られている」(かれのけんきゅうはてっていでしられている). The word can also imply a sense of rigor or intensity in approach.

    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