kanji

Meaning

Valve, Dialect

Reading

Parts

厶Private 廾Twenty

Example Word

弁護士: lawyer. The Japanese noun '弁護士 (べんごし)' refers to a 'lawyer' or 'attorney'. This term specifically denotes a legal professional who is qualified to represent clients in court, provide legal advice, and handle legal matters. In Japan, becoming a 弁護士 requires passing the national bar examination and completing legal training. Example sentences: I consulted a lawyer「弁護士に相談した」(べんごしにそうだんした). The lawyer defended the client「弁護士は依頼人を弁護した」(べんごしはいらいにんをべんごした). Note that 弁護士 is distinct from other legal professionals like 司法書士 (しほうしょし, judicial scrivener) or 行政書士 (ぎょうせいしょし, administrative scrivener).

Radical

廾

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

704

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Convenience

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)更Renew, Grow late

Example Word

郵便: mail. The Japanese noun '郵便 (ゆうびん)' refers to 'mail' or 'postal service'. It is commonly used to describe letters, packages, or any items sent through the postal system. This word is often seen in contexts related to sending or receiving mail, post offices, or postal workers. For example: I received mail today「今日、郵便が届きました」(きょう、ゆうびんがとどきました). Please send this by mail「これを郵便で送ってください」(これをゆうびんでおくってください). The term can also be part of compound words, such as '郵便局 (ゆうびんきょく)' (post office) or '郵便配達員 (ゆうびんはいたついん)' (mail carrier).

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

809

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Exertion

Reading

Parts

免Excuse, Exempt 力Power

Example Word

勤勉: diligent. The Japanese adjectival noun '勤勉 (きんべん)' means 'diligent'. It describes someone who is hardworking, industrious, and consistently puts effort into their tasks or studies. This word is often used to praise someone's work ethic or dedication. For example: He is a diligent student「彼は勤勉な学生です」(かれはきんべんながくせいです). Her diligence is admirable「彼女の勤勉さは素晴らしい」(かのじょのきんべんさはすばらしい). Note that '勤勉' is often followed by the particle 'な' when modifying a noun, as in '勤勉な人 (きんべんなひと) (diligent person)'.

Radical

力

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1226

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Noodles, Wheat flour

Reading

Parts

麦Wheat 面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

麥

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2070

Handwriting