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ま ma

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Witch, Demon

    Reading

    onyomi

    ma

    Parts

    Hemp, Numb Demon, Ogre

    Example Word

    魔法: magic. The Japanese noun '魔法 (まほう)' means 'magic'. It refers to supernatural powers or abilities that can influence events, objects, or people in ways that defy natural laws. This word is commonly used in fantasy contexts, such as in stories, games, or folklore. For example: She used magic to heal the wound「彼女は魔法で傷を治した」(かのじょはまほうできずをなおした). The wizard cast a powerful spell「魔法使いは強力な魔法をかけた」(まほうつかいはきょうりょくなまほうをかけた). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that feels enchanting or extraordinary, like 'the magic of music'「音楽の魔法」(おんがくのまほう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    21

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    691

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hemp, Numb

    Reading

    kunyomiあさ

    asa

    onyomi

    ma

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Grove

    Example Word

    麻酔: anesthesia. The Japanese noun '麻酔 (ますい)' refers to 'anesthesia', a medical practice used to induce a temporary loss of sensation or awareness. It is commonly used in medical contexts, such as surgeries or procedures, to prevent pain. For example: The surgery was performed under anesthesia「手術は麻酔下で行われた」(しゅじゅつはますいかでおこなわれた). The dentist used local anesthesia「歯医者は局部麻酔を使った」(はいしゃはきょくぶますいをつかった). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a numbing or dulling effect, such as in emotional contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1193

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Polish

    Reading

    kunyomiみが

    miga

    onyomi

    ma

    Parts

    Hemp, Numb Stone

    Example Word

    歯磨き: toothpaste or tooth brushing. The Japanese noun '歯磨き (はみがき)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'toothbrushing', referring to the act of cleaning one's teeth. The second is 'toothpaste', the substance used during toothbrushing. This word is commonly used in daily life and can refer to either the action or the product, depending on the context. For example: I do toothbrushing every morning「毎朝歯磨きをします」(まいあさはみがきをします). This toothpaste is mint-flavored「この歯磨きはミント味です」(このはみがきはみんとあじです). Note that the meaning is usually clear from the context, but it can sometimes be ambiguous without additional clarification.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1410

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rub, Chafe

    Reading

    kunyomiさす

    sasu

    onyomi

    ma

    Parts

    Hemp, Numb Hand

    Example Word

    摩擦: friction. The Japanese verbal noun '摩擦 (まさつ)' primarily means 'friction'. It can refer to physical friction between surfaces, as well as metaphorical friction, such as conflict or tension between people or groups. For example: There is friction between the two countries「二つの国の間に摩擦がある」(ふたつのくにのあいだにまさつがある). The friction of the tires on the road caused the car to stop「タイヤと道路の摩擦で車が止まった」(タイヤとどうろのまさつでくるまがとまった). This word is often used in both scientific and social contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1461

    Handwriting

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