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ば ba

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Horse

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    うま

    uma

    onyomi

    ba

    Parts

    Three Stick Fire (火)Bent hook

    Example Word

    馬: horse. The Japanese noun '馬 (うま)' means 'horse'. This word refers to the animal, specifically the domesticated species Equus ferus caballus. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in idiomatic expressions. For example: I saw a horse at the farm「牧場で馬を見た」(ぼくじょうでうまをみた). The horse is running fast「馬が速く走っている」(うまがはやくはしっている). In Japanese culture, horses have historical significance, often associated with samurai and traditional festivals. The word can also appear in compound words, such as '競馬 (けいば)' (horse racing).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    149

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Old woman

    Reading

    kunyomiばあ

    baa

    onyomi

    ba

    Parts

    Wave Woman

    Example Word

    婆: old woman. The Japanese noun '婆 (ばあ)' refers to an old woman. It is a somewhat informal or colloquial term and can carry a neutral, affectionate, or even slightly derogatory tone depending on the context. It is often used in everyday conversation or storytelling. For example: The old woman smiled「婆が笑った」(ばあがわらった). I helped the old woman cross the street「婆を手伝って道を渡した」(ばあをてつだってみちをわたした). Note that this term is less formal than alternatives like '老女 (ろうじょ)' or 'おばあさん', which are more respectful.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    762

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Abuse, Insult

    Reading

    kunyomiののし

    nonoshi

    onyomi

    ba

    Parts

    Net Horse

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1615

    Handwriting

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