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kanji
類Meaning
Kind, Type
Reading
kunyomiたぐtagu
onyomiるいrui
Parts
类 頁Page
Example Word
類: type. The Japanese suffix '類 (るい)' is used to indicate a category, type, or class of things. It is often attached to nouns to group similar items together. For example: animal type「動物類」(どうぶつるい). This suffix is commonly used in scientific or formal contexts to classify objects, organisms, or concepts. Another example: plant type「植物類」(しょくぶつるい). It can also be used in everyday language to describe groups, such as 'this type of person'「この人たちの類」(このひとたちのるい). Note that '類' is often used in compound words and is not typically used standalone.
Radical
頁
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
407
Handwriting
kanji
涙Meaning
Tear, Teardrop
Reading
kunyomiなみだnamida
onyomiるいrui
Parts
氵Water (水)戻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
水
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
687
Handwriting