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よ yo

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Excess

    Reading

    kunyomiあま

    ama

    onyomi

    yo

    Parts

    Example Word

    余裕: leeway. The Japanese noun '余裕 (よゆう)' primarily means 'leeway' or 'margin'. It refers to having extra time, space, or resources beyond what is strictly necessary. This word is often used to describe a state of having enough capacity to handle something comfortably, or to indicate a relaxed attitude due to having ample resources. For example: There is enough leeway in the schedule「スケジュールに余裕がある」(スケジュールによゆうがある). He has the leeway to take on another project「彼は別のプロジェクトを引き受ける余裕がある」(かれはべつのプロジェクトをひきうけるよゆうがある). Additionally, '余裕' can imply a sense of composure or calmness, as in: She answered with composure「彼女は余裕を持って答えた」(かのじょはよゆうをもってこたえた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    273

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Give, Involvement

    Reading

    kunyomiあた

    ata

    onyomi

    yo

    Example Word

    与える: give. The Japanese verb '与える (あたえる)' means 'to give'. It is used to describe the act of providing something to someone, often in a formal or authoritative context. This verb can be used for tangible items, such as gifts or money, as well as intangible things like opportunities, rights, or responsibilities. For example: The teacher gave the students homework「先生は学生に宿題を与えた」(せんせいはがくせいにしゅくだいをあたえた). The government gave the citizens new rights「政府は市民に新しい権利を与えた」(せいふはしみんにあたらしいけんりをあたえた). Note that '与える' often implies a sense of authority or control over what is being given, distinguishing it from more casual verbs like 'あげる'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    437

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beforehand

    Reading

    kunyomiあらかじ

    arakaji

    onyomi

    yo

    Parts

    Barb Second (乙)Katakana ma

    Example Word

    予め: beforehand. The Japanese adverb '予め (あらかじめ)' means 'beforehand' or 'in advance'. It is used to indicate that something is done or prepared prior to a certain event or situation. This word is often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize preparation or prior knowledge. For example: Please prepare the documents beforehand「書類を予め準備しておいてください」(しょるいをあらかじめじゅんびしておいてください). We had already discussed it beforehand「私たちは予めそれを話し合っていました」(わたしたちはあらかじめそれをはなしあっていました). The nuance of '予め' often implies a sense of readiness or foresight, making it a useful word in planning or organizational contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    647

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deposit

    Reading

    kunyomiあず

    azu

    onyomi

    yo

    Parts

    Beforehand Page

    Example Word

    預金: deposit. The Japanese verbal noun '預金 (よきん)' refers to the act of depositing money into a bank or financial institution, or the money that has been deposited. It is commonly used in contexts related to banking and finance. For example: I made a deposit at the bank「銀行に預金をした」(ぎんこうによきんをした). The deposit earns interest「その預金は利息がつく」(そのよきんはりそくがつく). This term is often used in formal or financial contexts, and it can refer to both the action of depositing and the deposited funds themselves.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1417

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise, Honor

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ho

    ほま

    homa

    onyomi

    yo

    Parts

    Say

    Example Word

    名誉: honor. The Japanese noun '名誉 (めいよ)' means 'honor' or 'reputation'. It refers to the respect and admiration that someone receives due to their achievements, status, or moral integrity. This word is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as discussing someone's legacy, professional standing, or personal dignity. For example: He values his honor above all「彼は名誉を何よりも重んじる」(かれはめいよをなによりもおもんじる). Losing honor is worse than losing money「名誉を失うことはお金を失うことより悪い」(めいよをうしなうことはおかねをうしなうことよりわるい). The word can also be used in phrases like '名誉を守る (めいよをまもる)' (to protect one's honor) or '名誉ある賞 (めいよあるしょう)' (an honorable award).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1468

    Handwriting

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