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はん han

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Half

    Reading

    kunyomiなか

    naka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Divide Dry

    Example Word

    半導体: semiconductor. The Japanese noun '半導体 (はんどうたい)' refers to a 'semiconductor', a material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. Semiconductors are fundamental components in modern electronics, used in devices like transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits. Example sentences: Semiconductors are essential for modern technology「半導体は現代技術に不可欠です」(はんどうたいはげんだいぎじゅつにふかけつです). This factory produces semiconductors「この工場は半導体を生産しています」(このこうじょうははんどうたいをせいさんしています). The term is often used in technical and industrial contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    228

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anti

    Reading

    kunyomi

    so

    onyomiはん

    han

    たん

    tan

    Parts

    Cliff Again

    Example Word

    反応: reaction. The Japanese verbal noun '反応 (はんのう)' means 'reaction'. It refers to a response or change that occurs as a result of an action, event, or stimulus. This word is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The chemical reaction was fast「化学反応は速かった」(かがくはんのうははやかった). Her reaction to the news was surprising「彼女のそのニュースへの反応は驚くものだった」(かのじょのそのニュースへのはんのうはおどろくものだった). It can also describe emotional or social responses, such as public reaction to a policy「政策への世間の反応」(せいさくへのせけんのはんのう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    326

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Judge, Stamp

    Reading

    onyomiばん

    ban

    はん

    han

    Parts

    Half Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    裁判: trial. The Japanese verbal noun '裁判 (さいばん)' refers to a 'trial' or 'legal judgment'. It is used in the context of legal proceedings where a court examines evidence and arguments to decide a case. This term is often associated with criminal or civil cases. For example: The trial will start tomorrow「裁判は明日始まります」(さいばんはあしたはじまります). He was found guilty at the trial「彼は裁判で有罪とされた」(かれはさいばんでゆうざいとされた). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as '裁判所 (さいばんしょ)' meaning 'court of law'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    330

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Board

    Reading

    kunyomiいた

    ita

    onyomiばん

    ban

    はん

    han

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Anti

    Example Word

    黒板: blackboard. The Japanese noun '黒板 (こくばん)' refers to a 'blackboard', a flat, typically dark-colored surface used for writing or drawing with chalk, commonly found in classrooms. It is a standard item in educational settings and is used by teachers to write lessons or instructions. Example sentences: The teacher wrote on the blackboard「先生は黒板に書きました」(せんせいはこくばんにかきました). Please clean the blackboard「黒板を消してください」(こくばんをけしてください). The word is composed of the kanji 黒 (くろ) meaning 'black' and 板 (いた) meaning 'board', reflecting its traditional appearance and function.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    661

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cooked rice, Food

    Reading

    kunyomiめし

    meshi

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Eat (食)Anti

    Example Word

    夕飯: dinner. The Japanese noun '夕飯 (ゆうはん)' refers to the evening meal, commonly known as 'dinner'. It is a compound of '夕 (ゆう)', meaning 'evening', and '飯 (はん)', meaning 'meal' or 'cooked rice'. This word is used in everyday conversation to refer to the main meal eaten in the evening. For example: Let's eat dinner「夕飯を食べましょう」(ゆうはんをたべましょう). What's for dinner tonight?「今夜の夕飯は何ですか?」(こんやのゆうはんはなんですか?). It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    723

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope

    Reading

    kunyomiさか

    saka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Soil Anti

    Example Word

    坂: slope. The Japanese noun '坂 (さか)' means 'slope' or 'hill'. It refers to an inclined surface, such as a road or path that goes up or down. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and place names. For example: The slope is steep「坂が急です」(さかがきゅうです). Let's walk up the hill「坂を登りましょう」(さかをのぼりましょう). The nuance of this word is neutral and can refer to both gentle and steep slopes. It is often used in contexts related to travel, hiking, or describing terrain.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    761

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sort, Carrier

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Boat Pike

    Example Word

    全般: overall. The Japanese noun '全般 (ぜんぱん)' refers to the entirety or the overall scope of something. It is often used to describe a general or comprehensive view of a subject, situation, or field. For example: the overall situation「全般の状況」(ぜんぱんのじょうきょう). The overall trend in the market「市場の全般的な傾向」(しじょうのぜんぱんてきなけいこう). This term is commonly used in formal or technical contexts to discuss broad aspects rather than specific details.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    853

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crime

    Reading

    kunyomiおか

    oka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Example Word

    犯罪: crime. The Japanese noun '犯罪 (はんざい)' means 'crime'. It refers to an act that is against the law and punishable by the legal system. This word is commonly used in legal, social, and everyday contexts to describe illegal activities. For example: The police are investigating the crime「警察は犯罪を調査しています」(けいさつははんざいをちょうさしています). He was arrested for committing a crime「彼は犯罪を犯して逮捕された」(かれははんざいをおかしてたいほされた). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as discussing crime rates or societal issues related to crime.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    893

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Common

    Reading

    kunyomiおよ

    oyo

    すべ

    sube

    おうよ

    ouyo

    onyomiはん

    han

    ぼん

    bon

    Parts

    Dot

    Example Word

    凡そ: approximately. The Japanese adverb '凡そ (およそ)' means 'approximately' or 'roughly'. It is used to indicate an estimate or a general idea rather than an exact figure. This word is often used in contexts where precision is not required or when giving a rough overview. For example: The meeting will take approximately two hours「会議は凡そ二時間かかります」(かいぎはおよそにじかんかかります). Approximately 100 people attended the event「凡そ100人がイベントに参加しました」(およそひゃくにんがイベントにさんかしました). It can also be used to mean 'in general' or 'on the whole', as in: In general, his ideas are good「凡そ、彼のアイデアは良い」(およそ、かれのアイデアはよい).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    899

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Companion

    Reading

    kunyomiともな

    tomona

    onyomiばん

    ban

    はん

    han

    Parts

    Person (人)Half

    Example Word

    伴う: accompany. The Japanese verb '伴う (ともなう)' primarily means 'to accompany' or 'to go along with'. It is often used to describe situations where one thing naturally follows or is associated with another. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: success often accompanies hard work「成功はしばしば努力を伴う」(せいこうはしばしばどりょくをともなう). The storm was accompanied by strong winds「嵐は強い風を伴っていた」(あらしはつよいかぜをともなっていた). It's important to note that '伴う' can also imply a sense of inevitability or necessity in the relationship between the two things being described.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    945

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing block, Edition

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Fragment, One sided Anti

    Example Word

    版: edition or version. The Japanese noun '版 (はん)' refers to an 'edition' or 'version' of something, such as a book, software, or media. It is commonly used to specify a particular release or iteration of a product. For example: This is the latest edition of the book「これは本の最新版です」(これはほんのさいしんばんです). The software version has been updated「ソフトウェアの版が更新されました」(ソフトウェアのはんがこうしんされました). Note that '版' can also refer to printing plates or blocks in traditional contexts, but this usage is less common in modern language.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1084

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model, Pattern

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Car

    Example Word

    模範: model. The Japanese noun '模範 (もはん)' means 'model' or 'example'. It refers to a standard or pattern that serves as a guide for behavior, actions, or performance. This word is often used in contexts where someone or something is being held up as an ideal to emulate. For example: He is a model student「彼は模範的な学生です」(かれはもはんてきながくせいです). Follow the model example「模範に従ってください」(もはんにしたがってください). The term can also be used in professional or educational settings to describe exemplary conduct or work.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1136

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    Reading

    kunyomiさか

    saka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Anti

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1162

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thrive, Overgrown

    Reading

    kunyomiしげ

    shige

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Agile, Alert Thread

    Example Word

    繁栄: prosperity. The Japanese verbal noun '繁栄 (はんえい)' means 'prosperity'. It refers to the state of flourishing, thriving, or being successful, often in the context of economic, social, or cultural growth. This word is commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe the prosperity of a nation, business, or community. For example: The prosperity of the country depends on innovation「国の繁栄は革新にかかっている」(くにのはんえいかくしんにかかっている). We wish for the continued prosperity of our company「我々は会社の継続的な繁栄を願っています」(われわれはかいしゃのけいぞくてきなはんえいをねがっています). Note that '繁栄' is often used in a positive and aspirational sense, emphasizing growth and success.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1254

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fief, Fiefdom

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Grass

    Example Word

    藩: domain. The Japanese noun '藩 (はん)' refers to a 'domain' or 'feudal domain' during the Edo period in Japan. It was a territory controlled by a daimyo (feudal lord) under the shogunate system. The term is historically significant and is often used in discussions about Japan's feudal era. For example: The domain was prosperous「その藩は繁栄していた」(そのはんははんえいしていた). He governed the domain「彼はその藩を治めた」(かれはそのはんをおさめた). The word is primarily used in historical contexts and is less common in modern everyday language.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1283

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ho

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Towel Common

    Example Word

    帆: sail. The Japanese noun '帆 (ほ)' means 'sail'. It refers to the piece of fabric attached to a ship or boat that catches the wind and propels the vessel forward. This word is often used in nautical contexts and can also appear in idiomatic expressions or poetic language. For example: The ship's sail is white「船の帆は白い」(ふねのほはしろい). The wind filled the sail「風が帆を膨らませた」(かぜがほをふくらませた). Note that '帆' is typically used in written or formal contexts, while in everyday conversation, people might use more descriptive phrases like '船の帆 (ふねのほ)' to specify the sail of a ship.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1285

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

    Reading

    kunyomiわずら

    wazura

    うるさ

    urusa

    onyomiはん

    han

    ぼん

    bon

    Parts

    Fire Page

    Example Word

    煩い: noisy or annoying. The Japanese adjective '煩い (うるさい)' can mean both 'noisy' and 'annoying'. It is commonly used to describe loud sounds or situations that are bothersome or irritating. For example: The construction noise is annoying「工事の音が煩い」(こうじのおとがうるさい). My little brother is being noisy「弟が煩い」(おとうとがうるさい). This word can also be used to describe someone who is overly critical or nagging, as in 'My mom is always nagging me「母がうるさい」(ははがうるさい)'. The nuance of the word depends on the context, but it generally conveys a sense of irritation or disturbance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1531

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Speckled

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    まだら

    madara

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Sentence

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1830

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Edge of, Shore

    Reading

    kunyomiくろ

    kuro

    ほとり

    hotori

    あぜ

    aze

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Rice field Half

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1860

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Squad

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    King Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    班: group or squad. The Japanese noun '班 (はん)' refers to a small group or squad, often organized for a specific purpose or task. It is commonly used in contexts such as school activities, work projects, or military units. For example: The students formed a group for the project「学生たちはプロジェクトのための班を作った」(がくせいたちはぷろじぇくとのためのはんをつくった). The squad completed the mission successfully「班は任務を成功させた」(はんはにんむをせいこうさせた). The word emphasizes the organized and functional nature of the group, rather than just a casual gathering.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1945

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Shellfish Anti

    Example Word

    市販: retail. The Japanese noun '市販 (しはん)' refers to products or goods that are sold commercially, typically in retail stores or through general distribution channels. It is often used to describe items that are widely available to the public, as opposed to custom-made or specialized products. For example: This medicine is available over-the-counter「この薬は市販されています」(このくすりはしはんされています). I bought a retail version of the software「市販のソフトウェアを買いました」(しはんのソフトウェアをかいました). The term can also imply that something is mass-produced and accessible to the general consumer market.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    2028

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transport, Carry

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Hand (手)Sort, Carrier

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    2031

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pan

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    ただよ

    tadayo

    onyomiはん

    han

    ほう

    hou

    ふう

    fuu

    Parts

    Water (水)Common

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2063

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Partition, Distribute widely

    Reading

    kunyomi

    wa

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Minute, Part Page

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2097

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wide, Spread out

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2103

    Handwriting

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