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kanji
屈Meaning
Crouch, Yield
Reading
kunyomiかがkaga
onyomiくつkutsu
Parts
尸Corpse 出Exit
Example Word
理屈: logic or reasoning. The Japanese noun '理屈 (りくつ)' refers to 'logic' or 'reasoning'. It is often used to describe a logical argument, theory, or explanation. This word can carry a slightly negative nuance when used to imply that someone is overly focused on logic at the expense of practicality or emotion. For example: He always insists on logic「彼はいつも理屈を言う」(かれはいつもりくつをいう). Your reasoning doesn't make sense「君の理屈は通じない」(きみのりくつはつうじない). It can also be used in a neutral or positive sense, such as: There's logic behind his argument「彼の主張には理屈がある」(かれのしゅちょうにはりくつがある).
Radical
尸
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
878
Handwriting
kanji
掘Meaning
Dig
Reading
kunyomiほho
onyomiくつkutsu
Parts
扌Hand (手)屈Crouch, Yield
Example Word
掘る: dig. The Japanese verb '掘る (ほる)' means 'to dig'. It is used to describe the action of removing earth, sand, or other materials from the ground to create a hole or uncover something. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as gardening, construction, or archaeology. For example: He dug a hole in the garden「彼は庭に穴を掘った」(かれはにわにあなをほった). They are digging for treasure「彼らは宝を探して掘っている」(かれらはたからをさがしてほっている). The nuance of '掘る' implies a deliberate and often labor-intensive action, and it is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1245
Handwriting
kanji
堀Meaning
Ditch, Moat
Reading
kunyomiほりhori
onyomiくつkutsu
Parts
土Soil 屈Crouch, Yield
Example Word
堀: moat or canal. The Japanese noun '堀 (ほり)' primarily refers to a 'moat', which is a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, typically filled with water. It can also refer to a 'canal', which is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. The word is often used in historical or geographical contexts. For example: The castle is surrounded by a moat「その城は堀に囲まれている」(そのしろはほりにかこまれている). They built a canal to improve irrigation「彼らは灌漑を改善するために堀を掘った」(かれらはかんがいをかいぜんするためにほりをほった).
Radical
土
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1274
Handwriting