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くん kun Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Ruler, You

    Reading

    kunyomiきみ

    kimi

    onyomiくん

    kun

    Parts

    Mouth Official rank

    Example Word

    君主: monarch. The Japanese noun '君主 (くんしゅ)' refers to a 'monarch', a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor. This term is used in historical, political, and formal contexts to denote a ruler with supreme authority over a state or territory. For example: The monarch ruled the country wisely「君主は国を賢く治めた」(くんしゅはくにをかしこくおさめた). The power of the monarch was absolute「君主の権力は絶対的だった」(くんしゅのけんりょくはぜったいてきだった). The term can also be used metaphorically in literature or discussions about leadership and authority.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    75

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Instruction

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomiくん

    kun

    Parts

    Say (言)River

    Example Word

    訓練: training. The Japanese verbal noun '訓練 (くんれん)' refers to 'training' or 'drill'. It is commonly used to describe the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or behavior through practice and instruction. This term is often used in contexts such as military training, sports training, or professional skill development. For example: He underwent rigorous training「彼は厳しい訓練を受けた」(かれはきびしいくんれんをうけた). The soldiers are in training「兵士たちは訓練中です」(へいしたちはくんれんちゅうです). It can also be used metaphorically to describe mental or emotional preparation, such as 'training one's mind'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1472

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Balmy, Fragrant

    Reading

    kunyomiかお

    kao

    onyomiくん

    kun

    Parts

    Grass Heavy

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1820

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Merit

    Reading

    kunyomiいさお

    isao

    onyomiくん

    kun

    Parts

    Move

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1994

    Handwriting