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kanji
北Meaning
North
Reading
kunyomiきたkita
onyomiほくhoku
Parts
匕Spoon 冫Ice (水)丨Stick
Example Word
南北: north south. The Japanese noun '南北 (なんぼく)' refers to the concept of 'north and south' or the direction spanning from north to south. It is often used to describe geographical orientation, such as the layout of a country, region, or even a room. For example: Japan stretches from north to south「日本は南北に長い」(にほんはなんぼくにながい). The road runs north-south「その道は南北に走っている」(そのみちはなんぼくにはしっている). This term can also be used metaphorically to describe opposing or contrasting directions, such as in politics or opinions.
Radical
匕
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
434
Handwriting
kanji
剥Meaning
Peel off
Reading
kunyomiむmu
へhe
へずhezu
onyomiはくhaku
ほくhoku
Example Word
剥く: peel. The Japanese verb '剥く (むく)' means 'to peel'. It is commonly used when referring to removing the outer layer or skin of something, such as fruits, vegetables, or even objects. For example: I peeled the apple「リンゴを剥いた」(りんごをむいた). He peeled the potato「彼はジャガイモを剥いた」(かれはじゃがいもをむいた). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe stripping away layers of something abstract, such as emotions or concepts. However, the primary and most common usage is in the context of physically peeling something.
Radical
刀
Stroke Count
10JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1548
Handwriting