kanji

Meaning

Extreme, Pole

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 亟

Example Word

積極: proactiveness. The Japanese noun '積極 (せっきょく)' refers to a proactive or positive attitude towards taking action or engaging in activities. It is often used to describe someone who is enthusiastic, forward-thinking, or eager to take initiative. For example: His proactiveness is admirable「彼の積極は素晴らしい」(かれのせっきょくはすばらしい). We need more proactiveness in this project「このプロジェクトにはもっと積極が必要だ」(このプロジェクトにはもっとせっきょくがひつようだ). The term is commonly used in both personal and professional contexts to encourage or praise someone's willingness to act.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

394

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Music, Bend

Reading

Parts

日Day, Sun 丨Stick

Example Word

曲がる: bend. The Japanese verb '曲がる (まがる)' means 'to bend' or 'to curve'. It is used to describe something that changes direction or shape, such as a road, a line, or an object. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe a change in behavior or attitude. For example: The road bends to the right「道が右に曲がる」(みちがみぎにまがる). The metal rod bent under the weight「金属の棒が重みで曲がった」(きんぞくのぼうがおもみでまがった). He never bends the rules「彼は決してルールを曲げない」(かれはけっしてルールをまげない). Note that '曲がる' is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object, while its transitive counterpart '曲げる (まげる)' means 'to bend something'.

Radical

曰

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

479

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bureau

Reading

Parts

尸Corpse 句Phrase, Paragraph

Example Word

結局: after all. The Japanese adverb '結局 (けっきょく)' means 'after all' or 'in the end'. It is used to indicate the final outcome or conclusion of a situation, often after considering various possibilities or events. This word is commonly used to summarize or reflect on the result of a process or series of actions. For example: After all, we decided not to go「結局、行かないことにした」(けっきょく、いかないことにした). In the end, it was a waste of time「結局、時間の無駄だった」(けっきょく、じかんのむだだった). It can also imply a sense of inevitability or resignation about the outcome.

Radical

尸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

734

Handwriting