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kanji
立Meaning
Stand
Reading
kunyomiたta
onyomiりつritsu
Parts
亠Lid 䒑Herbs
Example Word
立派: admirable or splendid. The Japanese adjectival noun '立派 (りっぱ)' conveys a sense of excellence, grandeur, or something being commendable. It is often used to describe people, achievements, or objects that are impressive or praiseworthy. For example: He is a splendid person「彼は立派な人です」(かれはりっぱなひとです). This is an admirable achievement「これは立派な成果です」(これはりっぱなせいかです). The term can also imply a sense of dignity or being well-suited for a particular role or purpose, such as in the sentence: She has grown into a splendid adult「彼女は立派な大人になりました」(かのじょはりっぱなおとなになりました).
Radical
立
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
39
Handwriting
kanji
律Meaning
Law, Rhythm
Reading
onyomiりつritsu
りちrichi
Parts
彳Stop 聿Brush
Example Word
法律: law. The Japanese noun '法律 (ほうりつ)' refers to 'law' in the sense of a system of rules established by a government or authority. It is used to describe legal statutes, regulations, or the body of laws governing a society. This term is often used in formal or legal contexts. For example: This law protects the environment「この法律は環境を守る」(このほうりつはかんきょうをまもる). He studies law at university「彼は大学で法律を勉強している」(かれはだいがくでほうりつをべんきょうしている). The nuance of '法律' is broader than specific rules or regulations, as it refers to the overall legal framework.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1095
Handwriting
kanji
率Meaning
Command, Proportion
Reading
kunyomiひきhiki
onyomiりつritsu
そつsotsu
Parts
玄Profound, Mysterious 丷Divide 八Eight 十Ten
Example Word
率直: frank or straightforward. The Japanese adjective '率直 (そっちょく)' means 'frank' or 'straightforward'. It describes someone who speaks or acts in a direct, honest, and open manner without hiding their thoughts or feelings. This word is often used to praise someone's honesty or to describe a candid conversation. For example: He gave a frank opinion「彼は率直な意見を述べた」(かれはそっちょくないけんをのべた). I appreciate your straightforward answer「あなたの率直な答えに感謝します」(あなたのそっちょくなこたえにかんしゃします). The word can also be used to describe a person's character, as in '率直な人 (そっちょくなひと) (a frank person)'.
Radical
玄
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1264
Handwriting