kanji

Meaning

Art, Technique

Reading

Parts

行Go 朮

Example Word

美術: art. The Japanese noun '美術 (びじゅつ)' refers to 'art', specifically visual arts such as painting, sculpture, and other forms of creative expression. It is often used in contexts related to museums, galleries, and academic discussions about art. For example: I went to the art museum「美術館に行きました」(びじゅつかんにいきました). She studies art history「彼女は美術史を勉強しています」(かのじょはびじゅつしをべんきょうしています). The term can also be used in compound words like '美術館 (びじゅつかん)' (art museum) or '美術品 (びじゅつひん)' (artwork).

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

311

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

State, Mention

Reading

Parts

⻌Walk 朮

Example Word

述べる: state. The Japanese verb '述べる (のべる)' means 'to state' or 'to express'. It is used when someone is formally or clearly stating an opinion, fact, or explanation. This verb is often used in written or formal contexts, such as essays, reports, or speeches. For example: He stated his opinion clearly「彼は意見を述べた」(かれはけんをのべた). The professor explained the theory in detail「教授は理論を詳しく述べた」(きょうじゅはりろんをくわしくのべた). Note that '述べる' carries a nuance of formality and clarity, distinguishing it from more casual verbs like '言う (いう)' (to say).

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

769

Handwriting