字Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Theory, Explanation

Reading

Parts

訁Say (言)兑

Example Word

小説: novel. The Japanese noun '小説 (しょうせつ)' refers to a 'novel', which is a long fictional narrative in prose form. This term is commonly used in literary contexts to describe works of fiction that explore complex characters, plots, and themes. For example: I enjoy reading novels「小説を読むのが好きです」(しょうせつをよむのがすきです). This novel is very interesting「この小説はとても面白い」(このしょうせつはとてもおもしろい). The word can also be used in compound terms, such as '歴史小説 (れきししょうせつ)' (historical novel) or '推理小説 (すいりしょうせつ)' (mystery novel).

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

194

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tax

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 兑

Example Word

税: tax. The Japanese noun '税 (ぜい)' refers to 'tax'. This term is used in contexts related to finance, government, and economics, denoting a compulsory financial charge imposed by a government on individuals or entities. It can refer to various types of taxes, such as income tax, sales tax, or property tax. For example: I paid my taxes「私は税を払った」(わたしはぜいをはらった). The government increased the tax rate「政府は税率を上げた」(せいふはぜいりつをあげた). Understanding this term is crucial for discussions about fiscal policy, personal finance, and legal obligations in Japan.

Radical

禾

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1486

Handwriting