kanji

Meaning

Theory, Explanation

Reading

Parts

訁Say (言)兑

Example Word

説明: explanation. The Japanese verbal noun '説明 (せつめい)' means 'explanation'. It refers to the act of making something clear or understandable by describing or giving details about it. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in education, business, or everyday conversations. For example: Please give me an explanation「説明をしてください」(せつめいをしてください). His explanation was easy to understand「彼の説明は分かりやすかった」(かれのせつめいはわかりやすかった). It can also be used as a verb when combined with 'する', as in '説明する (せつめいする)', meaning 'to explain'.

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

194

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tax

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 兑

Example Word

税関: customs. The Japanese noun '税関 (ぜいかん)' refers to 'customs', specifically the government agency responsible for regulating the flow of goods into and out of a country, as well as collecting duties and taxes on imports and exports. This term is commonly used in contexts related to international travel, shipping, and trade. For example: I went through customs「税関を通りました」(ぜいかんをとおりました). The customs officer checked my luggage「税関の職員が私の荷物をチェックしました」(ぜいかんのしょくいんがわたしのにもつをチェックしました). It is important to note that '税関' is often associated with airports, seaports, and border crossings.

Radical

禾

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1486

Handwriting