や ya

kanji

夜

Meaning

Night

Reading

kunyomiよ

yo

よる

yoru

onyomiや

ya

Parts

亻Person (人)夂Late 亠Lid 丶Dot

Example Word

夜: night. The Japanese noun '夜 (よる)' means 'night'. It refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. This word is commonly used in various contexts to describe nighttime activities, events, or states. For example: I read a book at night「夜に本を読みます」(よるにほんをよみます). The stars are beautiful at night「夜は星がきれいです」(よるはほしがきれいです). '夜' can also be used in compound words, such as '夜中 (よなか)' meaning 'midnight' or '夜道 (よみち)' meaning 'night road'. It is important to note that '夜' is often used in contrast to '昼 (ひる)' meaning 'daytime'.

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

8

JLPT

N4

Grade

2

Frequency

105

Handwriting

kanji

野

Meaning

Field

Reading

kunyomiの

no

onyomiや

ya

Parts

里Hometown 予Beforehand

Example Word

分野: field. The Japanese noun '分野 (ぶんや)' refers to a specific 'field' or 'area' of study, expertise, or activity. It is commonly used to describe a particular domain or sector, such as academic disciplines, professional areas, or specialized interests. For example: He is an expert in the field of medicine「彼は医学の分野の専門家です」(かれはいがくのぶんやのせんもんかです). This research covers various fields「この研究はさまざまな分野をカバーしています」(このけんきゅうはさまざまなぶんやをかばーしています). The word can also imply a scope or range within which something operates or is relevant.

Radical

里

Stroke Count

11

JLPT

N4

Grade

2

Frequency

146

Handwriting

kanji