kanji

Meaning

Separate

Reading

Parts

叧 刂Sword (刀)

Example Word

別れる: part or separate. The Japanese verb '別れる (わかれる)' primarily means 'to part' or 'to separate'. It is often used to describe the act of parting ways with someone, such as in a relationship, friendship, or even physically separating from a group. This verb can carry emotional weight, especially when used in the context of romantic relationships. For example: They decided to part ways「彼らは別れることに決めた」(かれらはわかれることにきめた). I had to separate from my friends at the station「駅で友達と別れなければならなかった」(えきでともだちとわかれなければならなかった). Note that this verb is distinct from '分かれる (わかれる)', which means 'to divide' or 'to split' in a more neutral or physical sense.

Radical

刀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

181

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Neglect, Scorn

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 罒Net 戍

Example Word

軽蔑: scorn. The Japanese verbal noun '軽蔑 (けいべつ)' means 'scorn' or 'contempt'. It refers to a feeling of disdain or disrespect towards someone or something considered inferior or unworthy. This word is often used in formal or serious contexts to describe a strong negative attitude. For example: He looked at me with scorn「彼は軽蔑の目で私を見た」(かれはけいべつのめでわたしをみた). She felt contempt for his dishonesty「彼女は彼の不誠実さに軽蔑を感じた」(かのじょはかれのふせいじつさにけいべつをかんじた). The word can also be used in phrases like '軽蔑する (けいべつする)', which means 'to scorn' or 'to despise'.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1518

Handwriting