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kanji
面Meaning
Face, Surface
Reading
kunyomiおもomo
つらtsura
onyomiめんmen
Parts
丆Cliff (厂)囗Box 丨Stick 二Two
Example Word
洗面器: washbasin. The Japanese noun '洗面器 (せんめんき)' refers to a 'washbasin' or a small basin used for washing one's face or hands. It is commonly found in bathrooms or washrooms and is often used in daily hygiene routines. For example: I filled the washbasin with water「洗面器に水を入れた」(せんめんきにみずをいれた). She washed her face in the washbasin「彼女は洗面器で顔を洗った」(かのじょはせんめんきでかおをあらった). This word is specific to the object and is not used metaphorically.
Radical
面
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
80
Handwriting
kanji
免Meaning
Excuse, Exempt
Reading
kunyomiまぬかmanuka
onyomiめんmen
Parts
⺈Wrap 儿Legs
Example Word
免許: license. The Japanese noun '免許 (めんきょ)' refers to an official permission or license granted by an authority, allowing someone to perform a specific activity or profession. It is commonly used in contexts such as driving licenses, professional certifications, or permits. For example: I got my driver's license「運転免許を取得しました」(うんてんめんきょをしゅとくしました). He has a teaching license「彼は教員免許を持っています」(かれはきょういんめんきょをもっています). The term emphasizes the formal and legal aspect of being authorized to do something.
Radical
儿
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1120
Handwriting
kanji
綿Meaning
Cotton
Reading
kunyomiわたwata
onyomiめんmen
Parts
糸Thread 帛
Example Word
綿: cotton. The Japanese noun '綿 (めん)' refers to 'cotton', the soft, fluffy fiber that grows around the seeds of cotton plants. It is commonly used in textiles, clothing, and other materials. This word can also refer to cotton as a material or product, such as cotton balls or cotton fabric. Example sentences: This shirt is made of cotton「このシャツは綿でできています」(このシャツはめんでできています). I bought cotton for crafting「クラフト用に綿を買いました」(クラフトようにめんをかいました). Note that '綿' can also appear in compound words, such as '綿花 (めんか)' (cotton flower) or '綿布 (めんぷ)' (cotton cloth).
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1397
Handwriting
kanji
麺Meaning
Noodles, Wheat flour
Reading
kunyomiむぎこmugiko
onyomiべんben
めんmen
Parts
麦Wheat 面Face, Surface
Example Word
麺: noodles. The Japanese noun '麺 (めん)' refers to 'noodles', a staple in Japanese cuisine. This term broadly encompasses various types of noodles, including soba, udon, and ramen. It is commonly used in contexts related to food and dining. For example: I ate noodles for lunch「昼ご飯に麺を食べた」(ひるごはんにめんをたべた). This restaurant serves delicious noodles「このレストランは美味しい麺を出す」(このレストランはおいしいめんをだす). The word '麺' is often seen in menus and food-related discussions, highlighting its importance in Japanese culinary culture.
Radical
麥
Stroke Count
16JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
2070
Handwriting