kanji

Meaning

Evil

Reading

Parts

心Heart 亜Asia

Example Word

悪用: misuse. The Japanese noun '悪用 (あくよう)' means 'misuse'. It refers to the act of using something in a wrong or harmful way, often for personal gain or malicious intent. This word is commonly used in contexts involving the improper use of resources, information, or authority. For example: the misuse of power「権力の悪用」(けんりょくのあくよう). Misusing personal information is a crime「個人情報の悪用は犯罪です」(こじんじょうほうのあくようははんざいです). The term carries a negative connotation and is often associated with unethical behavior.

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