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kanji
会Meaning
Meet
Reading
kunyomiあa
onyomiかいkai
Parts
人Person 二Two 厶Private
Example Word
議会: parliament. The Japanese noun '議会 (ぎかい)' refers to a 'parliament' or 'legislative assembly'. It is used to describe a formal assembly of representatives that has the authority to make laws and govern. This term is commonly used in political contexts to refer to national or local legislative bodies. For example: The parliament passed a new law「議会は新しい法律を可決した」(ぎかいはあたらしいほうりつをかけつした). The members of parliament are debating「議会のメンバーは議論している」(ぎかいのメンバーはぎろんしている). Note that '議会' can also refer to local assemblies or councils, depending on the context.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
98
Handwriting
kanji
解Meaning
Solve, Untie
Reading
kunyomiとto
onyomiげge
かいkai
Parts
角Corner, Angle 刀Sword 牛Cow
Example Word
解除: cancellation. The Japanese noun '解除 (かいじょ)' refers to the act of canceling, revoking, or releasing something, such as a contract, restriction, or state of being. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts. For example: cancellation of the contract「契約の解除」(けいやくのかいじょ). The state of emergency has been lifted「緊急事態が解除された」(きんきゅうじたいがかいじょされた). It can also refer to the removal of a lock or restriction, as in '解除コード (かいじょコード) (unlock code)'. This word is often used in legal, technical, or administrative settings.
Radical
角
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
213
Handwriting
kanji
海Meaning
Sea
Reading
kunyomiうみumi
onyomiかいkai
Parts
氵Water (水)毎Every
Example Word
海峡: strait. The Japanese noun '海峡 (かいきょう)' refers to a 'strait', which is a narrow passage of water connecting two larger bodies of water. This term is often used in geographical contexts to describe natural waterways. For example: The strait is very narrow「その海峡はとても狭い」(そのかいきょうはとてもせまい). Ships pass through the strait「船が海峡を通る」(ふねがかいきょうをとおる). The word is commonly used in discussions about geography, navigation, and marine environments.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
219
Handwriting
kanji
開Meaning
Open
Reading
kunyomiあa
ひらhira
onyomiかいkai
Parts
門Gate 开Open
Example Word
開始: start. The Japanese verbal noun '開始 (かいし)' means 'start' or 'commencement'. It is used to indicate the beginning of an event, activity, or process. This word is often used in formal or official contexts, such as meetings, ceremonies, or operations. For example: The meeting will start at 10 AM「会議は10時に開始します」(かいぎは10じにかいしします). The operation has commenced「手術が開始されました」(しゅじゅつがかいしされました). Note that '開始' is typically used in written or formal speech, while more casual situations might use simpler terms like '始める (はじめる)'.
Radical
門
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
244
Handwriting
kanji
界Meaning
World
Reading
onyomiかいkai
Parts
田Rice field 介Mediate, Jammed in
Example Word
業界: industry. The Japanese noun '業界 (ぎょうかい)' refers to a specific industry or business sector. It is commonly used to describe a particular field of work or commerce, such as the entertainment industry, technology industry, or financial industry. For example: He works in the film industry「彼は映画業界で働いています」(かれはえいがぎょうかいではたらいています). The gaming industry is growing rapidly「ゲーム業界は急速に成長しています」(ゲームぎょうかいはきゅうそくにせいちょうしています). This term is often used in professional or business contexts to discuss trends, developments, or challenges within a specific sector.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
309
Handwriting
kanji
階Meaning
Storey
Reading
onyomiかいkai
Parts
皆All 阝Mound (阜)
Example Word
階層: layer or hierarchy. The Japanese noun '階層 (かいそう)' can mean 'hierarchy' or 'layer', depending on the context. When referring to 'hierarchy', it is often used in social, organizational, or class structures. For example: the company has a strict hierarchy「その会社は厳しい階層がある」(そのかいしゃはきびしいかいそうがある). When referring to 'layer', it is used in contexts like geological layers, software layers, or other stratified systems. For example: the earth has many layers「地球は多くの階層がある」(ちきゅうはおおくのかいそうがある). The word is neutral and can be applied to both abstract and concrete structures.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
375
Handwriting
kanji
皆Meaning
All
Reading
kunyomiみなmina
みんなminna
onyomiかいkai
Parts
比Compare, Ratio 白White
Example Word
皆さん: everyone. The Japanese noun '皆さん (みなさん)' is a polite and respectful way to address or refer to a group of people, meaning 'everyone' or 'all of you'. It is commonly used in formal or polite situations, such as speeches, announcements, or when addressing an audience. For example: Good morning, everyone!「皆さん、おはようございます!」(みなさん、おはようございます). Thank you, everyone, for coming today「皆さん、今日は来てくれてありがとうございます」(みなさん、きょうはきてくれてありがとうございます). The term is inclusive and conveys a sense of respect towards the group being addressed.
Radical
白
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
403
Handwriting