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げい gei Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Art, Performance

    Reading

    onyomiげい

    gei

    Parts

    Grass Say

    Example Word

    芸: art. The Japanese noun '芸 (げい)' refers to 'art' or 'performance'. It is often used to describe artistic skills, performances, or crafts, particularly in traditional Japanese contexts. For example: she is skilled in traditional Japanese arts「彼女は伝統的な日本の芸に熟練している」(かのじょはでんとうてきなにほんのげいにじゅくれんしている). The geisha performed a beautiful art「芸者が美しい芸を披露した」(げいしゃがうつくしいげいをひろうした). This word can also refer to specific skills or techniques, such as in martial arts or other disciplines. It carries a connotation of refinement and mastery.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    388

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Welcome

    Reading

    kunyomiむか

    muka

    onyomiげい

    gei

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    迎え: welcoming. The Japanese noun '迎え (むかえ)' refers to the act of welcoming or receiving someone, often used in contexts where someone is being picked up or greeted. It can also imply the act of meeting someone, such as at a station or airport. For example: I will go to the station to pick him up「彼を迎えに駅に行きます」(かれをむかえにえきにいきます). The welcoming of guests is important「お客様の迎えは大切です」(おきゃくさまのむかえはたいせつです). This word is often used in formal or polite settings, emphasizing the act of receiving someone with respect or hospitality.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    870

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

    Reading

    kunyomiいた

    ita

    まい

    mai

    けい

    kei

    onyomiけい

    kei

    げい

    gei

    Parts

    Say (言)Purport, Delicious

    Example Word

    初詣で: first shrine visit. The Japanese verbal noun '初詣で (はつもうで)' refers to the first shrine or temple visit of the New Year, a traditional practice in Japan. It is a cultural custom where people visit shrines or temples to pray for good fortune, health, and happiness in the coming year. This visit typically occurs during the first few days of January. For example: We went for our first shrine visit on New Year's Day「私たちは元旦に初詣でに行きました」(わたしたちはがんたんにはつもうでにいきました). Many people do their first shrine visit at midnight「多くの人が深夜に初詣でをします」(おおくのひとがしんやにはつもうでをします). The term is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and reflects the importance of spirituality and tradition in welcoming the New Year.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1627

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Whale

    Reading

    kunyomiくじら

    kujira

    onyomiげい

    gei

    Parts

    Fish Capital

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1910

    Handwriting