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ざん zan Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Remainder

    Reading

    kunyomiのこ

    noko

    onyomiざん

    zan

    Parts

    Bad

    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

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    298

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    A while, Temporarily

    Reading

    kunyomiしばら

    shibara

    onyomiざん

    zan

    Parts

    Day, Sun 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

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    943

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Slice

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiざん

    zan

    Parts

    Car Axe, Catty

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1059

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Cruel, Wretched

    Reading

    kunyomiいた

    ita

    みじ

    miji

    むご

    mugo

    onyomiさん

    san

    ざん

    zan

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1352

    Handwriting