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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

ぞく zoku

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Continue

    Reading

    kunyomiつづ

    tsuzu

    onyomiぞく

    zoku

    Parts

    Thread Sell

    Example Word

    持続: continuation. The Japanese noun '持続 (じぞく)' means 'continuation' or 'sustaining'. It refers to the act of maintaining or prolonging a state, condition, or activity over time. This word is often used in contexts related to sustainability, persistence, or ongoing processes. For example: The continuation of peace is important「平和の持続は重要です」(へいわのじぞくはじゅうようです). Sustaining economic growth is challenging「経済成長の持続は難しい」(けいざいせいちょうのじぞくはむずかしい). It can also be used in scientific or technical contexts to describe the duration or persistence of a phenomenon.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    417

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Family

    Reading

    onyomiぞく

    zoku

    Parts

    Direction Arrow 𠂉Person (人)

    Example Word

    民族: ethnicity. The Japanese noun '民族 (みんぞく)' refers to 'ethnicity' or 'ethnic group'. It is used to describe a group of people who share common cultural, linguistic, or ancestral traits. This term is often used in discussions about cultural identity, history, or diversity. For example: Japan is a country with a single dominant ethnicity「日本は単一民族の国です」(にほんはたんいつみんぞくのくにです). The festival celebrates the traditions of various ethnic groups「その祭りはさまざまな民族の伝統を祝います」(そのまつりはさまざまなみんぞくのでんとうをいわいます). The word can also be used in academic or political contexts to discuss ethnic relations or issues.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    552

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vulgar, Popular

    Reading

    onyomiぞく

    zoku

    Parts

    Person (人)Valley

    Example Word

    風俗: customs or prostitution. The Japanese noun '風俗 (ふうぞく)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to 'customs' or 'social practices', often used in a cultural or historical context. For example: The customs of this region are unique「この地域の風俗は独特です」(このちいきのふうぞくはどくとくです). The second meaning is a euphemism for 'prostitution' or the sex industry, often used in legal or societal discussions. For example: The government is cracking down on prostitution「政府は風俗を取り締まっています」(せいふはふうぞくをとりしまっています). It's important to understand the context in which this word is used, as the meaning can vary significantly.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    931

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belong

    Reading

    onyomiぞく

    zoku

    Parts

    Corpse

    Example Word

    属する: belong. The Japanese verb '属する (ぞくする)' means 'to belong' or 'to be affiliated with'. It is used to indicate that something or someone is part of a larger group, organization, or category. This verb often implies a formal or official connection. For example: This animal belongs to the cat family「この動物は猫科に属する」(このどうぶつはねこかにぞくする). She belongs to the marketing department「彼女はマーケティング部に属する」(かのじょはマーケティングぶにぞくする). The nuance of '属する' often carries a sense of being under the jurisdiction or influence of the larger group or entity.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1180

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    Reading

    onyomiぞく

    zoku

    Parts

    Shellfish

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1257

    Handwriting

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