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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

    田舎: countryside. The Japanese noun '田舎 (いなか)' refers to rural areas or the countryside, often in contrast to urban areas. It carries connotations of simplicity, tradition, and sometimes a slower pace of life. It can also imply a sense of nostalgia or a place where one grew up. For example: I grew up in the countryside「私は田舎で育ちました」(わたしはいなかでそだちました). Life in the countryside is peaceful「田舎の生活は平和です」(いなかのせいかつはへいわです). The word can sometimes be used to describe something as 'provincial' or 'unsophisticated' depending on the context, but it generally emphasizes the charm and tranquility of rural life.

    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

    伝染: infection. The Japanese verbal noun '伝染 (でんせん)' means 'infection' or 'contagion'. It refers to the process by which a disease or condition spreads from one person, animal, or thing to another. This word is often used in medical or biological contexts but can also be applied metaphorically to describe the spread of ideas, emotions, or behaviors. For example: The flu is highly contagious「インフルエンザは伝染しやすい」(インフルエンザはでんせんしやすい). Fear can spread like an infection「恐怖は伝染する」(きょうふはでんせんする). Note that '伝染' is often used with verbs like 'する' (to do) to indicate the act of spreading or becoming infected.

    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