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kanji
緒Meaning
Beginning, Together
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiしょsho
ちょcho
Parts
糸Thread 者Someone
Example Word
内緒: secret. The Japanese noun '内緒 (ないしょ)' means 'secret'. It refers to information that is deliberately kept hidden or not disclosed to others. This word is often used in casual conversations to indicate that something should not be shared. For example: This is a secret, so don't tell anyone「これは内緒だから、誰にも言わないで」(これはないしょだから、だれにもいわないで). I'll tell you a secret「内緒の話を教えるね」(ないしょのはなしをおしえるね). The term can also imply confidentiality in relationships or agreements, such as keeping a surprise party a secret from someone.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N3Grade
9Frequency
537
Handwriting
kanji
著Meaning
Renowned, Author
Reading
kunyomiあらわarawa
いちじるichijiru
onyomiちょcho
Parts
艹Grass 者Someone
Example Word
著書: book. The Japanese noun '著書 (ちょしょ)' refers to a book or written work, particularly one that has been authored by someone. It is often used to describe a published work, such as a novel, essay collection, or academic text. This term emphasizes the authorship aspect, as it is derived from the kanji 著 (author) and 書 (writing). For example: His latest book is very popular「彼の最新の著書はとても人気です」(かれのさいしんのちょしょはとてもにんきです). I read her book last year「私は去年彼女の著書を読みました」(わたしはきょねんかのじょのちょしょをよみました). Note that this word is more formal and is typically used in written or formal contexts.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
807
Handwriting
kanji
貯Meaning
Savings
Reading
kunyomiたくわtakuwa
onyomiちょcho
Parts
貝Shellfish 宁
Example Word
貯蓄: savings. The Japanese noun '貯蓄 (ちょちく)' refers to the act of saving money or resources, or the accumulated savings themselves. It is commonly used in financial contexts to describe the practice of setting aside money for future use. For example: I have been saving money for a house「家のために貯蓄をしています」(いえのためにちょちくをしています). It is important to save for emergencies「緊急時のために貯蓄することが重要です」(きんきゅうじのためにちょちくすることがじゅうようです). The term can also be used more broadly to refer to the accumulation of resources, not just money.
Radical
貝
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1767
Handwriting