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ぐう guu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Palace

    Reading

    kunyomiみや

    miya

    onyomiきゅう

    kyuu

    ぐう

    guu

    Parts

    Roof Bath

    Example Word

    宮廷: court. The Japanese noun '宮廷 (きゅうてい)' refers to the 'court' in the sense of a royal or imperial court. It is used to describe the place where a monarch or emperor resides and conducts official business, as well as the people and activities associated with it. This term is often used in historical or formal contexts. For example: The emperor held a grand ceremony at the court「天皇は宮廷で盛大な儀式を行った」(てんのうはきゅうていでせいだいなぎしきをおこなった). The court was filled with nobles and dignitaries「宮廷には貴族や高官が集まっていた」(きゅうていにはきぞくやこうかんがあつまっていた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    496

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    Reading

    kunyomiすみ

    sumi

    onyomiぐう

    guu

    Parts

    Example Word

    隅: corner. The Japanese noun '隅 (すみ)' refers to a 'corner' or 'nook', typically describing the corner of a room, a street, or any space where two sides meet. It can also metaphorically refer to something being out of the way or overlooked. For example: There is a chair in the corner of the room「部屋の隅に椅子がある」(へやのすみにいすがある). He sat in a quiet corner of the café「彼はカフェの静かな隅に座った」(かれはカフェのしずかなすみにすわった). The word can also imply a sense of being hidden or unnoticed, as in '隅に追いやられる (すみにおいやられる)', meaning 'to be pushed to the sidelines'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    921

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Couple, By chance

    Reading

    kunyomiたま

    tama

    onyomiぐう

    guu

    Parts

    Person (人)

    Example Word

    偶々: by chance. The Japanese adverb '偶々 (たまたま)' means 'by chance' or 'accidentally.' It is used to describe something that happens unexpectedly or without intention. This adverb is often applied to situations where coincidences or unplanned events occur. For example: We met by chance at the station 「偶々駅で会った」 (たまたまえきであった). I found this book by chance 「偶々この本を見つけた」 (たまたまこのほんをみつけた). Note that '偶々' carries a sense of serendipity or unexpectedness, often implying that the event was not planned but was a fortunate coincidence.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1130

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Treat, Interview

    Reading

    kunyomi

    a

    onyomiぐう

    guu

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    待遇: treatment. The Japanese noun '待遇 (たいぐう)' refers to the way someone is treated, particularly in terms of their position, status, or conditions in a workplace or social setting. It often implies the level of respect, benefits, or privileges one receives. For example: The company offers good treatment to its employees「その会社は従業員に良い待遇を提供する」(そのかいしゃはじゅうぎょういんにいいたいぐうをていきょうする). She received unfair treatment at her previous job「彼女は前の職場で不公平な待遇を受けた」(かのじょはまえのしょくばでふこうへいなたいぐうをうけた). This word is commonly used in professional or formal contexts to discuss employment conditions or social treatment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1183

    Handwriting