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kanji
品Meaning
Product
Reading
kunyomiしなshina
onyomiひんhin
Parts
口Mouth
Example Word
下品: vulgar. The Japanese adjective '下品 (げひん)' means 'vulgar' or 'crude'. It is used to describe something or someone that lacks refinement, good taste, or manners. This word often carries a negative connotation and is used to criticize behavior, language, or actions that are considered inappropriate or offensive. For example: His joke was vulgar「彼のジョークは下品だった」(かれのジョークはげひんだった). That gesture is vulgar「そのジェスチャーは下品だ」(そのジェスチャーはげひんだ). The word can also be used to describe objects or art that are considered tasteless or lacking sophistication.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
299
Handwriting
kanji
貧Meaning
Poor
Reading
kunyomiまずmazu
onyomiひんhin
びんbin
Parts
分Minute, Part 貝Shellfish
Example Word
貧しい: poor. The Japanese adjective '貧しい (まずしい)' means 'poor'. This adjective is used to describe a lack of material wealth or resources. It can refer to individuals, families, or even regions that are economically disadvantaged. For example: he is poor「彼は貧しい」(かれはまずしい). The village is poor「その村は貧しい」(そのむらはまずしい). Additionally, '貧しい' can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is lacking in quality or richness, such as '貧しい想像力 (まずしいそうぞうりょく) (poor imagination)'. This adjective is often used in contexts discussing social issues, economic conditions, or personal circumstances.
Radical
貝
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
844
Handwriting
kanji
浜Meaning
Beach
Reading
kunyomiはまhama
onyomiひんhin
Parts
氵Water (水)兵Soldier
Example Word
砂浜: beach. The Japanese noun '砂浜 (すなはま)' refers to a sandy beach, specifically the area of the shore covered in sand. It is commonly used to describe coastal areas where sand is the primary feature, often associated with leisure activities like swimming, sunbathing, or playing. For example: The children are playing on the beach「子供たちは砂浜で遊んでいる」(こどもたちはすなはまであそんでいる). The sandy beach stretches far「砂浜が遠くまで続いている」(すなはまがとおくまでつづいている). This word emphasizes the sandy nature of the beach, distinguishing it from rocky or pebbly shores.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
978
Handwriting
kanji
頻Meaning
Frequently, Frequent
Reading
kunyomiしきshiki
onyomiひんhin
Parts
步 頁Page
Example Word
頻り: frequently or eagerly. The Japanese adverb '頻り (しきり)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'frequently', which is used to describe something that happens often or repeatedly. For example: It rained frequently yesterday「昨日は頻りと雨が降った」(きのうはしきりとあめがふった). The second meaning is 'eagerly', which is used to describe doing something with enthusiasm or intensity. For example: She eagerly asked questions「彼女は頻りに質問をした」(かのじょはしきりにしつもんをした). The nuance of this word often conveys a sense of persistence or intensity in the action being described.
Radical
頁
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1575
Handwriting