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べん ben Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Valve, Dialect

    Reading

    onyomiべん

    ben

    Parts

    Private Twenty

    Example Word

    弁護: defense. The Japanese verbal noun '弁護 (べんご)' means 'defense' and is primarily used in legal contexts. It refers to the act of defending someone, particularly in a court of law, or advocating for their rights. This term is often associated with lawyers or legal professionals who provide defense in legal cases. For example: The lawyer provided a strong defense「弁護士は強力な弁護をした」(べんごしはきょうりょくなべんごをした). He is known for his defense of human rights「彼は人権の弁護で知られている」(かれはじんけんのべんごでしられている). Note that '弁護' is often used in compound words like '弁護士 (べんごし)' (lawyer) or '自己弁護 (じこべんご)' (self-defense).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    704

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    便

    Meaning

    Convenience

    Reading

    kunyomiたよ

    tayo

    onyomiべん

    ben

    びん

    bin

    Parts

    Person (人)Renew, Grow late

    Example Word

    便: mail or flight. The Japanese noun '便 (びん)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to a 'flight' or 'airplane service', often used in the context of scheduled transportation. For example: The next flight to Tokyo is at 3 PM「次の東京行きの便は午後3時です」(つぎのとうきょうゆきのびんはごごさんじです). The second meaning refers to 'mail' or 'postal service', particularly in the context of sending letters or packages. For example: I sent the package by airmail「その小包を航空便で送りました」(そのこづつみをこうくうびんでおくりました). It's important to note that the context in which '便' is used will determine whether it refers to a flight or mail.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    809

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Exertion

    Reading

    kunyomiつと

    tsuto

    onyomiべん

    ben

    Parts

    Excuse, Exempt Power

    Example Word

    勉強: study. The Japanese verbal noun '勉強 (べんきょう)' primarily means 'study'. It refers to the act of learning or acquiring knowledge, often through formal education or self-directed efforts. This word is commonly used in contexts related to education, such as studying for exams or learning new skills. For example: I study Japanese every day「毎日日本語を勉強します」(まいにちにほんごをべんきょうします). She is studying hard for her exams「彼女は試験のために一生懸命勉強しています」(かのじょはしけんのためにいっしょうけんめいべんきょうしています). Additionally, '勉強' can sometimes imply a sense of effort or hard work, not just academic study. It can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'learning through experience' or 'gaining knowledge through practice'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1226

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Noodles, Wheat flour

    Reading

    kunyomiむぎこ

    mugiko

    onyomiべん

    ben

    めん

    men

    Parts

    Wheat Face, Surface

    Example Word

    麺: noodles. The Japanese noun '麺 (めん)' refers to 'noodles', a staple in Japanese cuisine. This term broadly encompasses various types of noodles, including soba, udon, and ramen. It is commonly used in contexts related to food and dining. For example: I ate noodles for lunch「昼ご飯に麺を食べた」(ひるごはんにめんをたべた). This restaurant serves delicious noodles「このレストランは美味しい麺を出す」(このレストランはおいしいめんをだす). The word '麺' is often seen in menus and food-related discussions, highlighting its importance in Japanese culinary culture.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2070

    Handwriting