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kanji
読Meaning
Read
Reading
kunyomiよyo
onyomiどくdoku
Parts
言Say 売Sell
Example Word
読み方: reading. The Japanese noun '読み方 (よみかた)' refers to the way or method of reading something, particularly in terms of pronunciation or interpretation. It is commonly used when discussing how to read kanji, words, or texts. For example: What is the reading of this kanji?「この漢字の読み方は何ですか?」(このかんじのよみかたはなんですか?). The reading of this word is difficult「この言葉の読み方は難しい」(このことばのよみかたはむずかしい). This term is essential in language learning and is often used in educational contexts to clarify pronunciation or meaning.
Radical
言
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
296
Handwriting
kanji
独Meaning
Alone
Reading
kunyomiひとhito
onyomiどくdoku
Parts
犭 虫Insect
Example Word
孤独: loneliness. The Japanese adjectival noun '孤独 (こどく)' means 'loneliness'. It describes the state of being alone, isolated, or feeling disconnected from others. This word often carries an emotional weight, emphasizing the sadness or emptiness associated with being alone. For example: he felt deep loneliness「彼は深い孤独を感じた」(かれはふかいこどくをかんじた). Loneliness is a common theme in literature「孤独は文学のよくあるテーマだ」(こどくはぶんがくのよくあるテーマだ). It can also be used to describe a physical state of being alone, but it is more commonly associated with emotional isolation.
Radical
犬
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
504
Handwriting
kanji
毒Meaning
Poison
Reading
onyomiどくdoku
Parts
龶Life (生)毋
Example Word
消毒: disinfection. The Japanese verbal noun '消毒 (しょうどく)' means 'disinfection'. It refers to the process of cleaning something to destroy bacteria, viruses, or other harmful microorganisms. This term is commonly used in medical, hygiene, and cleaning contexts. For example: Please disinfect the wound「傷を消毒してください」(きずをしょうどくしてください). The hospital disinfects all equipment「病院は全ての器具を消毒します」(びょういんはすべてのきぐをしょうどくします). It is often used with verbs like する (to do) or する必要がある (need to do) to indicate the action of disinfecting.
Radical
毋
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
675
Handwriting