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kanji
鉄Meaning
Iron
Reading
kunyomiくろがねkurogane
onyomiてつtetsu
Parts
金Gold 失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
金
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
683
Handwriting
kanji
哲Meaning
Sagacious, Philosophy
Reading
onyomiてつtetsu
Parts
折Bend, Fold 口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
口
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
888
Handwriting
kanji
徹Meaning
Penetrate, Go through
Reading
onyomiてつtetsu
Parts
彳Stop 育Raise, Grow 攵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
彳
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1312
Handwriting