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kanji
落Meaning
Fall
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiらくraku
Parts
艹Grass 氵Water (水)各Each
Example Word
落ち葉: fallen leaves. The Japanese noun '落ち葉 (おちば)' refers to 'fallen leaves'. This term is commonly used to describe leaves that have fallen from trees, typically during autumn. It evokes imagery of the changing seasons and is often associated with the beauty of nature. For example: The ground is covered with fallen leaves「地面は落ち葉で覆われている」(じめんはおちばでおおわれている). I walked through the fallen leaves in the park「公園の落ち葉の中を歩いた」(こうえんのおちばのなかをあるいた). The word is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts to emphasize the transient beauty of nature.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
152
Handwriting
kanji
楽Meaning
Music, Pleasure
Reading
kunyomiたのtano
onyomiがくgaku
らくraku
Parts
木Tree, Wood 白White 冫Ice (水)
Example Word
娯楽: entertainment. The Japanese noun '娯楽 (ごらく)' refers to 'entertainment' or 'amusement'. It is used to describe activities or forms of enjoyment that provide pleasure or relaxation. This word is often used in contexts related to leisure, such as movies, games, or recreational activities. For example: watching movies is a form of entertainment「映画を見ることは娯楽です」(えいがをみることはごらくです). This park is a place for entertainment「この公園は娯楽の場所です」(このこうえんはごらくのばしょです). The term can also be used in a broader sense to describe anything that brings joy or diversion from daily routines.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
259
Handwriting
kanji
絡Meaning
Entwine, Interlink
Reading
kunyomiからkara
onyomiらくraku
Parts
糸Thread 各Each
Example Word
連絡: contact. The Japanese verbal noun '連絡 (れんらく)' means 'contact' or 'communication'. It refers to the act of getting in touch with someone or conveying information. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in business settings or daily life. For example: Please contact me「連絡してください」(れんらくしてください). I will contact you later「後で連絡します」(あとでれんらくします). It can also refer to the coordination or connection between people or groups, as in 'We need to stay in contact with the team'「チームと連絡を取り合う必要があります」(チームとれんらくをとりあうひつようがあります).
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1553
Handwriting