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kanji
数Meaning
Number
Reading
kunyomiかずkazu
かぞkazo
onyomiすうsuu
Parts
攵Strike 米Rice 女Woman
Example Word
数: number or amount. The Japanese noun '数 (すう)' primarily means 'number' or 'amount'. It refers to a numerical value or quantity of something. This word is often used in contexts involving counting, mathematics, or general quantities. For example: the number of students is increasing「学生の数が増えている」(がくせいのかずがふえている). The amount of work is too much「仕事の数が多すぎる」(しごとのかずがおおすぎる). Note that '数' can also imply a sense of 'several' or 'a few' when used in phrases like '数日 (すうじつ)' meaning 'several days'.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
235
Handwriting
kanji
枢Meaning
Pivot, Hinge
Reading
kunyomiからくりkarakuri
onyomiすうsuu
Parts
木Tree, Wood 区District
Example Word
中枢: center. The Japanese noun '中枢 (ちゅうすう)' refers to the central or core part of something, often implying a critical or pivotal role. It is commonly used in contexts such as organizations, systems, or physical structures to denote the main or controlling part. For example: the center of the nervous system「神経系の中枢」(しんけいけいのちゅうすう). The headquarters is the center of the company「本社は会社の中枢です」(ほんしゃはかいしゃのちゅうすうです). This word carries a nuance of importance and centrality, often suggesting a place or point from which control or influence is exerted.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
2090
Handwriting