Page 1
kanji
発Meaning
Departure
Reading
onyomiはつhatsu
Parts
癶Dotted tent 开Open
Example Word
発揮: demonstration. The Japanese noun '発揮 (はっき)' refers to the act of demonstrating, displaying, or bringing out one's abilities, skills, or qualities. It is often used in contexts where someone shows their potential or capabilities in a noticeable way. For example: He demonstrated his leadership skills「彼はリーダーシップを発揮した」(かれはりーだーしっぷをはっきした). She showed her talent in the competition「彼女は競技で才能を発揮した」(かのじょはきょうぎでさいのうをはっきした). This word is commonly used in both professional and personal contexts to highlight the manifestation of one's abilities.
Radical
癶
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
188
Handwriting
kanji
抜Meaning
Pluck, Extract
Reading
kunyomiぬnu
onyomiはつhatsu
はいhai
ばつbatsu
Parts
扌Hand (手)友Friend
Example Word
抜く: remove or surpass. The Japanese verb '抜く (ぬく)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to remove' or 'to extract', often used when taking something out of a place or situation. For example: I removed the cork from the bottle「瓶の栓を抜いた」(びんのせんをぬいた). The second meaning is 'to surpass' or 'to outdo', used when someone or something exceeds others in ability or performance. For example: He surpassed everyone in the race「彼はレースで皆を抜いた」(かれはレースでみんなをぬいた). The verb is versatile and its meaning depends heavily on context. It can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '気を抜く (きをぬく)', which means 'to let one's guard down'.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
526
Handwriting
kanji
髪Meaning
Hair
Reading
kunyomiかみkami
onyomiはつhatsu
Parts
髟 友Friend
Example Word
白髪: gray hair. The Japanese noun '白髪 (しらが)' refers to 'gray hair' or 'white hair'. It is commonly used to describe hair that has lost its natural color due to aging or stress. This word is often used in contexts related to aging or appearance. For example: My father has gray hair「父は白髪だ」(ちちはしらがだ). She noticed a few gray hairs「彼女は白髪を数本見つけた」(かのじょはしらがをすうほんみつけた). The term can also carry a poetic or reflective nuance when discussing the passage of time or life changes.
Radical
髟
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
657
Handwriting
kanji
鉢Meaning
Bowl
Reading
onyomiはちhachi
はつhatsu
Parts
釒Gold (金)本Book, Origin
Example Word
鉢: bowl or pot. The Japanese noun '鉢 (はち)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'bowl', referring to a deep, round container used for holding food or liquids. The second is 'pot', specifically a container used for planting or holding plants. For example: a rice bowl「ご飯の鉢」(ごはんのはち). a flower pot「花の鉢」(はなのはち). The word can also refer to the shape of something resembling a bowl or pot, such as the crown of a hat or the top of a mountain. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, particularly in gardening or dining.
Radical
金
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1125
Handwriting