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kanji
女Meaning
Woman
Reading
kunyomiおんなonna
めme
onyomiじょjo
にょnyo
Parts
くHiragana ku 丿Katakana no 一One
Example Word
女の子: girl. The Japanese noun '女の子 (おんなのこ)' means 'girl'. It is used to refer to a young female, typically a child or teenager. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation and is neutral in tone. For example: The girl is reading a book「女の子は本を読んでいる」(おんなのこはほんをよんでいる). I saw a girl at the park「公園で女の子を見た」(こうえんでおんなのこをみた). The word can also be used to describe a young woman in a casual or affectionate manner, depending on the context.
Radical
女
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
27
Handwriting
kanji
如Meaning
As, Likeness
Reading
kunyomiごとgoto
onyomiじょjo
にょnyo
Parts
女Woman 口Mouth
Example Word
如来: Buddha. The Japanese noun '如来 (にょらい)' refers to 'Buddha', specifically in the context of Buddhism. It is used to denote a fully enlightened being who has achieved Nirvana. The term is often used in religious texts, teachings, and discussions about Buddhism. For example: The statue of Buddha is majestic「如来の像は荘厳だ」(にょらいのぞうはそうごんだ). We prayed to Buddha「私たちは如来に祈った」(わたしたちはにょらいにいのった). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is wise and compassionate, embodying the qualities of a Buddha.
Radical
女
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
217
Handwriting