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kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

勿Must not 牛Cow

Example Word

物: thing. The Japanese noun '物 (もの)' means 'thing'. It is a very general term used to refer to objects, items, or abstract concepts. This word is often used in everyday conversation and can be applied to a wide range of contexts. For example: This thing is heavy「この物は重い」(このものはおもい). I bought a new thing「新しい物を買った」(あたらしいものをかった). It can also be used in more abstract ways, such as in the phrase '物の哀れ (もののあわれ)', which refers to the pathos or sadness of things. The word '物' is versatile and can be combined with other words to form compound nouns, such as '食べ物 (たべもの)' (food) or '飲み物 (のみもの)' (drink).

Radical

牛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

38

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Buddha

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)厶Private

Example Word

仏教: Buddhism. The Japanese noun '仏教 (ぶっきょう)' refers to 'Buddhism', the religion and philosophy based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha. This term is used to describe the religion itself, its practices, and its teachings. For example: Buddhism originated in India「仏教はインドで始まった」(ぶっきょうはインドではじまった). Many Japanese people practice Buddhism「多くの日本人が仏教を信仰している」(おおくのにほんじんがぶっきょうをしんこうしている). The word is often used in contexts related to religion, culture, and history.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

622

Handwriting