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しゅん shun Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Spring

    Reading

    kunyomiはる

    haru

    onyomiしゅん

    shun

    Parts

    Day, Sun 𡗗Folded hands

    Example Word

    春夏秋冬: seasons. The Japanese noun '春夏秋冬 (しゅんかしゅうとう)' literally translates to 'spring, summer, autumn, winter,' collectively representing the four seasons. This word is often used to symbolize the passage of time or the cyclical nature of the year. It can be used in poetic or formal contexts to evoke imagery of nature and the changing seasons. For example: The beauty of the four seasons is unparalleled「春夏秋冬の美しさは比類ない」(しゅんかしゅうとうのうつくしさはひるいない). I love the rhythm of the seasons「私は春夏秋冬のリズムが好きです」(わたしはしゅんかしゅうとうのリズムがすきです). Note that this word is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to simply saying '季節 (きせつ)' for 'season.'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    378

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Blink, Flash

    Reading

    kunyomiまたた

    matata

    onyomiしゅん

    shun

    Parts

    Eye

    Example Word

    一瞬: instant. The Japanese noun '一瞬 (いっしゅん)' means 'instant' or 'moment'. It refers to an extremely short period of time, often emphasizing how quickly something happens. This word is commonly used to describe fleeting moments or events that occur in a blink of an eye. For example: In an instant, the bird flew away「一瞬で鳥が飛び去った」(いっしゅんでとりがとびさった). I saw it for just a moment「一瞬だけ見えた」(いっしゅんだけみえた). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that feels brief or ephemeral, such as emotions or opportunities.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    924

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Brilliant, Genius

    Reading

    onyomiしゅん

    shun

    Parts

    Person (人)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1348

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Decameron

    Reading

    onyomiしゅん

    shun

    じゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Day, Sun Wrap

    Example Word

    上旬: first ten days of the month. The Japanese noun '上旬 (じょうじゅん)' refers to the first 10 days of a month. It is commonly used in contexts where specifying a time period within a month is necessary, such as scheduling, planning, or reporting. For example: The event will be held in the first 10 days of March「イベントは3月上旬に開催されます」(イベントはさんがつじょうじゅんにかいさいされます). I will submit the report by the first 10 days of next month「来月上旬までにレポートを提出します」(らいげつじょうじゅんまでにレポートをていしゅつします).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1858

    Handwriting