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るい rui

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kind, Type

    Reading

    kunyomiたぐ

    tagu

    onyomiるい

    rui

    Parts

    Page

    Example Word

    類い: kind or type. The Japanese noun '類い (たぐい)' refers to a 'kind' or 'type' of something, often used to categorize or group similar things together. It can also imply a comparison, suggesting that something is of the same kind or level as another. For example: This is a rare kind of flower「これは類い稀な花だ」(これはたぐいまれなはなだ). He is not of the same type as the others「彼は他の人とは類いが違う」(かれはほかのひととはたぐいがちがう). The word can carry a nuance of rarity or uniqueness when used in certain contexts, such as '類い稀 (たぐいまれ)', meaning 'rare' or 'uncommon'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    407

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tear, Teardrop

    Reading

    kunyomiなみだ

    namida

    onyomiるい

    rui

    Parts

    Water (水)Return

    Example Word

    涙: tears. The Japanese noun '涙 (なみだ)' means 'tears'. This word refers to the drops of liquid that come from the eyes when someone cries, whether due to sadness, joy, or other strong emotions. It is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: Tears fell from her eyes「彼女の目から涙が落ちた」(かのじょのめからなみだがおちた). He wiped away his tears「彼は涙を拭いた」(かれはなみだをぬぐった). The word can also appear in idiomatic expressions, such as '涙を流す (なみだをながす)', which means 'to shed tears'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    687

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accumulate

    Reading

    onyomiるい

    rui

    Parts

    Rice field Thread

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1971

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Base, Small fort

    Reading

    onyomiるい

    rui

    Parts

    Rice field Ice (水)Soil

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2086

    Handwriting

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