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kanji
続Meaning
Continue
Reading
kunyomiつづtsuzu
onyomiぞくzoku
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
13JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
417
Handwriting
kanji
族Meaning
Family
Reading
onyomiぞくzoku
Parts
方Direction 矢Arrow 𠂉Person (人)
Example Word
水族館: aquarium. The Japanese noun '水族館 (すいぞくかん)' refers to an 'aquarium', a facility where aquatic animals and plants are kept and displayed for public viewing. This word is commonly used to describe places that house marine life, such as fish, dolphins, and other sea creatures, often for educational or entertainment purposes. Example sentences: Let's go to the aquarium「水族館に行きましょう」(すいぞくかんにいきましょう). The aquarium has many colorful fish「その水族館にはたくさんの色とりどりの魚がいます」(そのすいぞくかんにはたくさんのいろとりどりのさかながいます).
Radical
方
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
552
Handwriting
kanji
俗Meaning
Vulgar, Popular
Reading
onyomiぞくzoku
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
9JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
931
Handwriting
kanji
属Meaning
Belong
Reading
onyomiぞくzoku
Parts
禹 尸Corpse
Example Word
所属: affiliation. The Japanese verbal noun '所属 (しょぞく)' refers to the state of belonging to or being affiliated with a group, organization, or institution. It is commonly used in contexts such as workplaces, schools, clubs, or any formal group. For example: He has an affiliation with a famous university「彼は有名な大学に所属している」(かれはゆうめいなだいがくにしょぞくしている). She belongs to the marketing department「彼女はマーケティング部門に所属している」(かのじょはマーケティングぶもんにしょぞくしている). The word emphasizes the formal or official nature of the relationship between the individual and the group.
Radical
尸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1180
Handwriting