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いつ itsu

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    Reading

    kunyomiひと

    hito

    onyomiいち

    ichi

    いつ

    itsu

    Example Word

    一体: really. The Japanese adverb '一体 (いったい)' is used to express strong emphasis, doubt, or curiosity, often translated as 'really', 'on earth', or 'in the world'. It is commonly used in questions to convey a sense of wonder or disbelief. For example: What on earth is this?「一体これは何ですか?」(いったいこれはなんですか?). Where in the world did you go?「一体どこに行ったの?」(いったいどこにいったの?). It can also be used in exclamations to emphasize a statement, such as: I really don't understand!「一体わからない!」(いったいわからない!). The nuance of '一体' often implies that the speaker is seeking clarity or expressing frustration.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    1

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    2

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elude, Deviate

    Reading

    kunyomi

    so

    はぐ

    hagu

    onyomiいつ

    itsu

    Parts

    Walk Excuse, Exempt

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1314

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Second, Latter

    Reading

    kunyomiおと

    oto

    きのと

    kinoto

    onyomiいつ

    itsu

    おつ

    otsu

    Example Word

    乙: second or unique. The Japanese noun '乙 (おつ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'second', as in the second of ten heavenly stems used in the traditional Japanese calendar system. For example: today is the second day of the cycle「今日は乙の日です」(きょうはおつのひです). The second meaning is 'unique' or 'unconventional', often used to describe something quirky or distinctive. For example: that artist has a unique style「あのアーティストは乙なスタイルだ」(あのアーティストはおつなスタイルだ). This second usage is more colloquial and can sometimes carry a slightly humorous or ironic tone.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    1

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1559

    Radical Forms

    ⺄, ⺃, 𠃊, 乛

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    One

    Reading

    kunyomiひとつ

    hitotsu

    onyomiいち

    ichi

    いつ

    itsu

    Parts

    Spoon Samurai Crown

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    2084

    Handwriting

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