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もく moku Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Eye

    Reading

    kunyomi

    me

    onyomiもく

    moku

    Parts

    Two Mouth

    Example Word

    目上: superior. The Japanese noun '目上 (めうえ)' refers to someone who is of higher status, rank, or seniority, such as a boss, teacher, or elder. It is used in social or hierarchical contexts to show respect and acknowledge the position of the person being referred to. For example: I must be polite to my superiors「目上の人には丁寧にしなければならない」(めうえのひとにはていねいにしなければならない). My boss is my superior「私の上司は目上です」(わたしのじょうしはめうえです). The term is often used in workplace or formal settings to emphasize respect for hierarchy.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    46

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Tree, Wood

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    ko

    onyomiぼく

    boku

    もく

    moku

    Parts

    Ten Person

    Example Word

    草木: plants. The Japanese noun '草木 (くさき)' refers to 'plants' in general, including both grasses and trees. It is often used to describe vegetation or greenery in a natural setting. For example: The plants are growing「草木が生えている」(くさきがはえている). The garden is full of plants「庭には草木がいっぱいだ」(にわにはくさきがいっぱいだ). This word is commonly used in contexts related to nature, gardening, or the environment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    118

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Silent, Shut up

    Reading

    kunyomiだま

    dama

    onyomiもく

    moku

    Parts

    Hometown Dog Fire (火)

    Example Word

    黙る: silent. The Japanese verb '黙る (だまる)' means 'to be silent' or 'to stop talking'. It is used when someone chooses not to speak or stops speaking, often in response to a situation or request. This verb can imply a deliberate choice to remain quiet, sometimes out of defiance, contemplation, or simply because there is nothing to say. For example: He remained silent during the meeting「彼は会議中黙っていた」(かれはかいぎちゅうだまっていた). Please be quiet for a moment「ちょっと黙ってください」(ちょっとだまってください). The verb can also carry a nuance of stubbornness or refusal to engage in conversation, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    539

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Friendly

    Reading

    kunyomiむつ

    mutsu

    onyomiぼく

    boku

    もく

    moku

    Parts

    Eye

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1982

    Handwriting