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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
落ちる: fall. The Japanese verb '落ちる (おちる)' primarily means 'to fall'. It is used to describe the action of something moving downward, typically rapidly and freely, under the force of gravity. This can apply to physical objects, such as leaves falling from a tree, or abstract concepts, like a person's spirits falling. For example: The apple fell from the tree「りんごが木から落ちた」(りんごがきからおちた). His grades fell「彼の成績が落ちた」(かれのせいせきがおちた). Additionally, '落ちる' can be used in various contexts such as failing an exam (試験に落ちる - しけんにおちる) or a trap being set (罠に落ちる - わなにおちる), showing its versatility in both literal and metaphorical uses.
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
楽しむ: enjoy. The Japanese verb '楽しむ (たのしむ)' means 'to enjoy'. It is used to express the act of taking pleasure in something, whether it be an activity, event, or experience. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as enjoying a hobby, a meal, or a moment. For example: I enjoy reading books「私は本を読むのを楽しむ」(わたしはほんをよむのをたのしむ). They enjoyed the party「彼らはパーティーを楽しんだ」(かれらはパーティーをたのしんだ). It can also imply looking forward to something with pleasure, as in 'I am looking forward to the trip'「旅行を楽しみにしている」(りょこうをたのしみにしている).
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
絡む: entangle. The Japanese verb '絡む (からむ)' primarily means 'to entangle' or 'to get tangled'. It is used to describe situations where things become intertwined or complicated, either physically or metaphorically. For example: The thread got tangled「糸が絡んだ」(いとがからんだ). He always complicates things「彼はいつも話を絡ませる」(かれはいつもはなしをからませる). This verb can also imply involvement or interference, as in 'He got involved in the matter'「彼はその問題に絡んだ」(かれはそのもんだいにからんだ).
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1553
Handwriting