kanji

Meaning

Evil

Reading

Parts

心Heart 亜Asia

Example Word

最悪: worst. The Japanese adjectival noun '最悪 (さいあく)' means 'worst'. It is used to describe a situation, condition, or outcome that is extremely bad or unfavorable. This term is often used in casual and formal contexts to express strong dissatisfaction or disappointment. For example: This is the worst「これは最悪だ」(これはさいあくだ). The weather today is the worst「今日の天気は最悪だ」(きょうのてんきはさいあくだ). It can also be used to describe a person's mood or state, as in 'I feel the worst today'「今日は最悪の気分だ」(きょうはさいあくのきぶんだ). Note that '最悪' can also function as a noun, as in 'the worst case scenario'「最悪のケース」(さいあくのケース).

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

171

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grasp, Grip

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)屋Shop, Roof

Example Word

握手: handshake. The Japanese verbal noun '握手 (あくしゅ)' means 'handshake'. It refers to the act of shaking hands, typically as a greeting, agreement, or sign of mutual respect. This term is commonly used in formal or business settings. For example: we exchanged handshakes「私たちは握手を交わしました」(わたしたちはあくしゅをかわしました). He offered a handshake as a sign of reconciliation「彼は和解の印として握手を申し出た」(かれはわかいのしるしとしてあくしゅをもうしでた). Note that while '握手' is a noun, it can function as a verbal noun (suru-verb) when combined with 'する', as in '握手する (あくしゅする)' meaning 'to shake hands'.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

958

Handwriting