kanji

Meaning

Evil

Reading

Parts

心Heart 亜Asia

Example Word

悪戯: mischief or prank. The Japanese noun '悪戯 (いたずら)' can mean 'mischief' or 'prank'. It refers to playful or harmless actions intended to cause amusement or minor trouble. It can also imply a sense of naughtiness or teasing. For example: The child's mischief made everyone laugh「子供の悪戯がみんなを笑わせた」(こどものいたずらがみんなをわらわせた). He played a prank on his friend「彼は友達に悪戯をした」(かれはともだちにいたずらをした). The word can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation depending on the context, but it generally describes lighthearted behavior.

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

171

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grasp, Grip

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)屋Shop, Roof

Example Word

握る: grip. The Japanese verb '握る (にぎる)' means 'to grip' or 'to grasp'. It is used to describe the action of holding something firmly in one's hand. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as gripping a tool, holding someone's hand, or even metaphorically, like grasping an opportunity. For example: He gripped the handle tightly「彼はハンドルをしっかり握った」(かれはハンドルをしっかりにぎった). She grasped my hand「彼女は私の手を握った」(かのじょはわたしのてをにぎった). The verb can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '握り締める (にぎりしめる)', which means 'to clench tightly'.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

958

Handwriting