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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

でん den

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice field

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ta

    onyomiでん

    den

    Parts

    Ten Mouth

    Example Word

    田んぼ: rice field. The Japanese noun '田んぼ (たんぼ)' refers to a 'rice field' or 'paddy field', which is a flooded parcel of arable land used for growing rice. This term is commonly used in rural areas and is essential in Japanese agriculture. Example sentences: The rice field is vast「田んぼが広い」(たんぼがひろい). We planted rice in the rice field「田んぼに稲を植えた」(たんぼにいねをうえた). The term is often associated with traditional Japanese landscapes and farming practices.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    100

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transmit

    Reading

    kunyomiつた

    tsuta

    つて

    tsute

    onyomiでん

    den

    Parts

    Person (人)Say

    Example Word

    伝統: tradition. The Japanese noun '伝統 (でんとう)' means 'tradition'. It refers to customs, beliefs, practices, or cultural elements that have been passed down through generations. This word is often used to describe long-standing cultural practices or historical continuity. For example: Japanese tea ceremony is a tradition「日本の茶道は伝統です」(にほんのさどうはでんとうです). We must preserve our traditions「私たちは伝統を守らなければなりません」(わたしたちはでんとうをまもらなければなりません). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as 'traditional art' (伝統芸術, でんとうげいじゅつ) or 'traditional values' (伝統的価値観, でんとうてきかちかん).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    318

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Electricity

    Reading

    onyomiでん

    den

    Parts

    Rain Second (乙)Day, Sun

    Example Word

    電車: train. The Japanese noun '電車 (でんしゃ)' refers to an electric train, commonly used for public transportation in Japan. It specifically denotes trains powered by electricity, as opposed to other types of trains like steam or diesel. This word is widely used in daily conversations and is essential for navigating Japan's extensive rail network. Example sentences: I take the train to work「電車で仕事に行きます」(でんしゃでしごとにいきます). The train is crowded「電車は混んでいます」(でんしゃはこんでいます). Note that '電車' is often used interchangeably with '列車 (れっしゃ)' in casual contexts, but '列車' can refer to any type of train, not just electric ones.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    353

    Handwriting

    kanji

    殿

    Meaning

    Palace, Formal honorific title

    Reading

    kunyomiとの

    tono

    どの

    dono

    onyomiでん

    den

    てん

    ten

    Parts

    Corpse Together Pike

    Example Word

    殿: lord. The Japanese suffix '殿 (との)' is a formal and respectful title used to address or refer to someone of high status, such as a lord, master, or superior. It is often used in historical contexts or in formal writing, such as letters or official documents. For example: addressing a lord「殿、お願いがあります」(との、おねがいがあります). In modern usage, it is less common but can still be found in certain formal or ceremonial contexts. It is important to note that this suffix conveys a high level of respect and should be used appropriately.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    474

    Handwriting

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