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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
軽率: rash. The Japanese adjective '軽率 (けいそつ)' means 'rash' or 'thoughtless'. It is used to describe actions or decisions that are made without careful consideration, often leading to negative consequences. This word carries a nuance of criticism or disapproval, implying that the person being described acted too quickly or carelessly. For example: His decision was rash「彼の決断は軽率だった」(かれのけつだんはけいそつだった). It's rash to make promises without thinking「考えずに約束するのは軽率だ」(かんがえずにやくそくするのはけいそつだ). The word is often used in formal or serious contexts to point out a lack of prudence or responsibility.
Radical
玄
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1264
Handwriting