kanji

Meaning

Continue

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 売Sell

Example Word

相続: inheritance. The Japanese noun '相続 (そうぞく)' refers to the legal process of inheriting property, rights, or obligations after someone's death. It is commonly used in legal and familial contexts to describe the transfer of assets or responsibilities from a deceased person to their heirs. For example: He received the inheritance「彼は相続を受け取った」(かれはそうぞくをうけとった). The inheritance tax is high「相続税は高い」(そうぞくぜいはたかい). This term is often associated with legal procedures and can involve disputes among family members.

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

417

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Family

Reading

Parts

方Direction 矢Arrow 𠂉Person (人)

Example Word

遺族: bereaved. The Japanese noun '遺族 (いぞく)' refers to the family members or relatives left behind after someone's death. It is commonly used in contexts such as condolences, legal matters, or compensation for the deceased. For example: The bereaved family received condolences「遺族はお悔やみを受けました」(いぞくはおくやみをうけました). The government provided support to the bereaved「政府は遺族に支援を提供しました」(せいふはいぞくにしえんをていきょうしました). This term is often used in formal or official settings and carries a respectful tone.

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

552

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Vulgar, Popular

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)谷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

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

931

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Belong

Reading

Parts

禹 尸Corpse

Example Word

付属: attachment. The Japanese verbal noun '付属 (ふぞく)' refers to something that is attached or appended to a main object or entity. It is often used in contexts where additional items or features come with a primary product, such as accessories or supplementary materials. For example: The manual is an attachment to the product「マニュアルは製品に付属しています」(マニュアルはせいひんにふぞくしています). This school has many affiliated facilities「この学校には多くの付属施設があります」(このがっこうにはおおくのふぞくしせつがあります). The term can also imply a sense of belonging or being part of a larger system or organization.

Radical

尸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1180

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Robber, Rebel

Reading

Parts

貝Shellfish 戎

Radical

貝

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1257

Handwriting