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kanji
田Meaning
Rice field
Reading
kunyomiたta
onyomiでんden
Parts
十Ten 口Mouth
Example Word
田: rice field. The Japanese noun '田 (た)' refers to a 'rice field' or 'paddy field'. It specifically denotes a field where rice is cultivated, which is a common agricultural practice in Japan. This word is often used in compound words related to farming or rural areas. For example: there is a rice field near my house「私の家の近くに田がある」(わたしのいえのちかくにたがある). The rice fields are beautiful in the summer「夏の田は美しい」(なつのたはうつくしい). The word can also appear in names of places or surnames, reflecting the historical importance of rice cultivation in Japanese culture.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
100
Handwriting
kanji
伝Meaning
Transmit
Reading
kunyomiつたtsuta
つてtsute
onyomiでんden
Parts
亻Person (人)云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
人
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
318
Handwriting
kanji
電Meaning
Electricity
Reading
onyomiでんden
Parts
雨Rain ⺃Second (乙)日Day, Sun
Example Word
電話: call. The Japanese verbal noun '電話 (でんわ)' primarily means 'call' or 'telephone'. It is used to refer to the act of making a phone call or the telephone itself. This word is commonly used in everyday conversations and can be combined with verbs like する (suru) to form the phrase '電話する (でんわする)', meaning 'to make a phone call'. For example: I will call you later「後で電話します」(あとででんわします). Please call me tomorrow「明日電話してください」(あしたでんわしてください). The word can also refer to the device itself, as in 'This is my telephone「これは私の電話です」(これはわたしのでんわです)'.
Radical
雨
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
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
尸Corpse 共Together 殳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
殳
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
474
Handwriting