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kanji
残Meaning
Remainder
Reading
kunyomiのこnoko
onyomiざんzan
Parts
歹Bad 㦮
Example Word
残念: regrettable. The Japanese adjectival noun '残念 (ざんねん)' means 'regrettable' or 'disappointing'. It is used to express a feeling of disappointment or regret about a situation, outcome, or event. This word is often used in contexts where something did not go as planned or when something unfortunate happens. For example: It's regrettable that the event was canceled「イベントが中止になって残念です」(イベントがちゅうしになってざんねんです). I'm disappointed that I couldn't meet you「会えなくて残念です」(あえなくてざんねんです). The word can also be used to politely express sympathy or disappointment on behalf of someone else, such as '残念ながら (ざんねんながら)', which means 'unfortunately'.
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
298
Handwriting
kanji
暫Meaning
A while, Temporarily
Reading
kunyomiしばらshibara
onyomiざんzan
Parts
日Day, Sun 斬Slice
Example Word
暫く: awhile. The Japanese adverb '暫く (しばらく)' means 'awhile' or 'for a short time'. It is used to indicate a period of time that is not very long, but not necessarily specified. This word can be used in various contexts, such as waiting, not seeing someone for some time, or taking a break. For example: I haven't seen you for awhile「暫く会っていないね」(しばらくあっていないね). Let's rest for awhile「暫く休みましょう」(しばらくやすみましょう). It can also imply a sense of anticipation or preparation for something that will happen after this short period, as in '暫くお待ちください (しばらくおまちください) (Please wait for a moment).'
Radical
日
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
943
Handwriting
kanji
惨Meaning
Cruel, Wretched
Reading
kunyomiいたita
みじmiji
むごmugo
onyomiさんsan
ざんzan
Parts
忄 参Participate
Example Word
惨め: miserable. The Japanese adjective '惨め (みじめ)' means 'miserable'. It is used to describe a state of extreme unhappiness, suffering, or pitifulness. This word often conveys a sense of deep emotional distress or a situation that evokes pity. For example: I felt miserable after failing the exam「試験に落ちて惨めだった」(しけんにおちてみじめだった). He looked miserable after losing his job「仕事を失って惨めそうだった」(しごとをうしなってみじめそうだった). The word can also describe situations or conditions that are pitiful or wretched, such as 'a miserable life' (惨めな生活, みじめなせいかつ).
Radical
心
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1352
Handwriting