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kanji
品Meaning
Product
Reading
kunyomiしなshina
onyomiひんhin
Parts
口Mouth
Example Word
上品: elegant. The Japanese adjectival noun '上品 (じょうひん)' means 'elegant' or 'refined'. It is used to describe something or someone that exhibits a high level of sophistication, grace, or good taste. This word is often used to describe behavior, appearance, or objects that are considered classy or polished. For example: Her dress is elegant「彼女のドレスは上品です」(かのじょのドレスはじょうひんです). The tea set looks refined「そのティーセットは上品に見えます」(そのティーセットはじょうひんにみえます). Note that '上品' can also imply a sense of modesty or restraint, often associated with traditional Japanese aesthetics.
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
貧乏: poor. The Japanese adjectival noun '貧乏 (びんぼう)' means 'poor' in the sense of lacking financial resources. It describes a state of poverty or being impoverished. This word is often used to describe individuals, families, or situations where there is a lack of money or material wealth. For example: he is poor「彼は貧乏だ」(かれはびんぼうだ). We grew up poor「私たちは貧乏に育っ た」(わたしたちはびんぼうにそだった). It can also be used in compound words like '貧乏人 (びんぼうにん)' (poor person) or '貧乏生活 (びんぼうせいかつ)' (life of poverty). Note that this word carries a neutral to slightly negative connotation and is not typically used in formal contexts.
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
浜: beach. The Japanese noun '浜 (はま)' refers to a 'beach' or 'seashore'. It is commonly used to describe the sandy or pebbly area along the edge of a body of water, typically the ocean. This word is often used in contexts related to nature, travel, or leisure activities. For example: Let's go to the beach「浜に行きましょう」(はまにいきましょう). The beach is beautiful「浜はきれいです」(はまはきれいです). It can also be part of place names, such as '横浜 (よこはま)' (Yokohama), a major city in Japan.
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