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らい rai Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Come

    Reading

    kunyomiきた

    kita

    ku

    onyomiらい

    rai

    Parts

    Rice One

    Example Word

    来月: next month. The Japanese noun'来月 (らいげつ)' means 'next month'. It is used to refer to the month following the current one. This word is commonly used in both written and spoken Japanese to discuss events, plans, or appointments that are scheduled for the upcoming month. For example: I will go to Japan next month「来月日本に行きます」(らいげつにほんにいきます).The exam will be held next month「試験は来月行われます」(しけんはらいげつおこなわれます).Note that '来月' is a time expression and is often used with verbs indicating future actions or states.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    5

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Ask, Trust

    Reading

    kunyomiたよ

    tayo

    たの

    tano

    onyomiらい

    rai

    Parts

    Bundle, Bind Page

    Example Word

    頼もしい: reliable. The Japanese adjective '頼もしい (たのもしい)' means 'reliable' or 'dependable'. It is used to describe someone or something that can be trusted or relied upon, often implying strength, capability, or a sense of reassurance. For example: He is a reliable person「彼は頼もしい人だ」(かれはたのもしいひとだ). This team looks dependable「このチームは頼もしい」(このチームはたのもしい). The word can also carry a nuance of admiration or pride, especially when referring to someone who has grown or improved significantly. For instance: My son has become so dependable「息子が頼もしくなった」(むすこがたのもしくなった).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    424

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Shallows, Rapids

    Reading

    kunyomi

    se

    onyomiらい

    rai

    Parts

    Water (水)Ask, Trust

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1000

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Thunder, Lightning

    Reading

    kunyomiかみなり

    kaminari

    onyomiらい

    rai

    Parts

    Rice field

    Example Word

    雷: thunder. The Japanese noun '雷 (かみなり)' means 'thunder'. It refers to the loud, rumbling sound that accompanies lightning during a storm. This word is often used in weather-related contexts and can evoke a sense of power or fear due to the loud and sudden nature of thunder. For example: The thunder is loud「雷が大きい」(かみなりがおおきい). I am scared of thunder「雷が怖い」(かみなりがこわい). In Japanese culture, thunder is sometimes associated with the gods or supernatural forces, adding a layer of cultural significance to the word.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1440

    Handwriting