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でん den Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Rice field

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ta

    onyomiでん

    den

    Parts

    Ten Mouth

    Example Word

    田畑: fields. The Japanese noun '田畑 (たはた)' refers to cultivated fields, specifically rice fields (田) and other crop fields (畑). It is used to describe agricultural land where crops are grown. This word is often used in rural or farming contexts. For example: the fields stretch far and wide「田畑が広がっている」(たはたがひろがっている). Farmers work in the fields「農家は田畑で働く」(のうかはたはたではたらく). Note that '田畑' is a compound noun combining two types of fields, emphasizing the broader agricultural landscape.

    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

    伝える: tell. The Japanese verb '伝える (つたえる)' means 'to tell' or 'to convey'. It is used to describe the act of communicating information, feelings, or messages from one person to another. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as sharing news, passing on traditions, or expressing emotions. For example: I will tell him the news「彼にそのニュースを伝えます」(かれにそのニュースをつたえます). She conveyed her feelings to him「彼女は彼に自分の気持ちを伝えた」(かのじょはかれにじぶんのきもちをつたえた). Note that '伝える' often implies a deliberate act of communication, and it can be used with both direct and indirect objects.

    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

    停電: blackout. The Japanese verbal noun '停電 (ていでん)' refers to a 'blackout' or 'power outage'. It describes a situation where the supply of electricity is interrupted, causing a loss of power. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation, news reports, and warnings. For example: There was a blackout last night「昨夜、停電があった」(さくや、ていでんがあった). The blackout lasted for three hours「停電は3時間続いた」(ていでんはさんじかんつづいた). It can also be used in compound phrases like '停電対策 (ていでんたいさく)' (blackout countermeasures).

    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