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すう suu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Number

    Reading

    kunyomiかず

    kazu

    かぞ

    kazo

    onyomiすう

    suu

    Parts

    Strike Rice 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

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    235

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Adore, Reverence

    Reading

    kunyomiあが

    aga

    onyomiすう

    suu

    Parts

    Mountain Religion

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1662

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pivot, Hinge

    Reading

    kunyomiからくり

    karakuri

    onyomiすう

    suu

    Parts

    Tree, Wood 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

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2090

    Handwriting