kanji

Meaning

Talk

Reading

Parts

言Say 舌Tongue

Example Word

電話帳: phone book. The Japanese noun '電話帳 (でんわちょう)' refers to a 'phonebook', which is a directory containing telephone numbers and addresses. This term is commonly used in contexts where one needs to look up contact information. For example: I found his number in the phonebook「電話帳で彼の番号を見つけた」(でんわちょうでかれのばんごうをみつけた). The phonebook is on the table「電話帳はテーブルの上にある」(でんわちょうはテーブルのうえにある). While digital directories are becoming more common, '電話帳' remains a relevant term in Japanese.

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

57

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Peace

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 口Mouth

Example Word

和風: japanese style. The Japanese noun '和風 (わふう)' refers to something that is in the Japanese style or has Japanese characteristics. It is often used to describe architecture, food, or design that incorporates traditional Japanese elements. For example: This restaurant serves Japanese-style dishes「このレストランは和風の料理を出す」(このレストランはわふうのりょうりをだす). The room is decorated in a Japanese style「その部屋は和風に飾られている」(そのへやはわふうにかざられている). The term can also be used more broadly to describe anything that embodies the aesthetics or traditions of Japan.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

313

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grip, Grasp

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)巴Swirling water

Example Word

把握: grasp or understanding. The Japanese noun '把握 (はあく)' refers to the act of grasping or comprehending something, either physically or mentally. It can mean physically holding onto something, but it is more commonly used to describe the mental act of understanding or comprehending a concept, situation, or information. For example: I have a good grasp of the situation「状況を把握しています」(じょうきょうをはあくしています). It is important to grasp the main points「要点を把握することが大切です」(ようてんをはあくすることがたいせつです). The word is often used in formal or professional contexts to describe a clear understanding of complex matters.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1766

Handwriting