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kanji
抜Meaning
Pluck, Extract
Reading
kunyomiぬnu
onyomiはつhatsu
はいhai
ばつbatsu
Parts
扌Hand (手)友Friend
Example Word
抜く: remove or surpass. The Japanese verb '抜く (ぬく)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to remove' or 'to extract', often used when taking something out of a place or situation. For example: I removed the cork from the bottle「瓶の栓を抜いた」(びんのせんをぬいた). The second meaning is 'to surpass' or 'to outdo', used when someone or something exceeds others in ability or performance. For example: He surpassed everyone in the race「彼はレースで皆を抜いた」(かれはレースでみんなをぬいた). The verb is versatile and its meaning depends heavily on context. It can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '気を抜く (きをぬく)', which means 'to let one's guard down'.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
526
Handwriting
kanji
末Meaning
End
Reading
kunyomiすえsue
onyomiまつmatsu
ばつbatsu
Parts
木Tree, Wood
Example Word
週末: weekend. The Japanese noun '週末 (しゅうまつ)' means 'weekend'. It refers to the period from Saturday to Sunday, which is typically a time for rest, leisure, or personal activities in Japan. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to discuss plans or activities during this time. For example: I will go shopping this weekend「今週末は買い物に行きます」(こんしゅうまつはかいものにいきます). How was your weekend?「週末はどうでしたか？」(しゅうまつはどうでしたか？). The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
551
Handwriting
kanji
罰Meaning
Punishment, Penalty
Reading
kunyomiばっba
onyomiばつbatsu
ばちbachi
Parts
罒Net 䚯
Example Word
罰金: fine. The Japanese noun '罰金 (ばっきん)' refers to a monetary penalty or fine imposed as punishment for breaking a law or rule. It is commonly used in legal or formal contexts. For example: He had to pay a fine for speeding「彼はスピード違反で罰金を払わなければならなかった」(かれはスピードいはんではっきんをはらわなければならなかった). The company received a fine for violating environmental regulations「その会社は環境規制違反で罰金を科された」(そのかいしゃはかんきょうきせいいはんではっきんをかされた). Note that '罰金' specifically refers to a financial penalty and is distinct from other forms of punishment like imprisonment.
Radical
网
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1503
Handwriting
kanji
閥Meaning
Clan, Clique
Reading
onyomiばつbatsu
Parts
門Gate 伐Fell, Cut down
Example Word
派閥: faction. The Japanese noun '派閥 (はばつ)' refers to a 'faction' or a group within a larger organization, often political or corporate, that has its own distinct interests or agenda. This term is commonly used in contexts where there is internal division or competition within a group. For example: There is a strong faction within the party「党内に強い派閥がある」(とうないにつよいはばつがある). The company is divided into several factions「その会社はいくつかの派閥に分かれている」(そのかいしゃはいくつかのはばつにわかれている). The term can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying internal strife or power struggles.
Radical
門
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
2018
Handwriting