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kanji

Meaning

Extreme, Pole

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 亟

Example Word

極めて: extremely. The Japanese adverb '極めて (きわめて)' means 'extremely' or 'very'. It is used to emphasize the degree or intensity of something, often in formal or written contexts. This adverb is typically placed before adjectives or other adverbs to strengthen their meaning. For example: This problem is extremely difficult「この問題は極めて難しい」(このもんだいはきわめてむずかしい). The results were extremely satisfactory「結果は極めて満足のいくものだった」(けっかはきわめてまんぞくのいくものだった). Note that '極めて' carries a formal tone and is less commonly used in casual conversation.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

394

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Prison, Litigation

Reading

Parts

犬Dog 訁Say (言)

Example Word

地獄: hell. The Japanese noun '地獄 (じごく)' means 'hell'. It refers to the concept of a place of punishment or suffering after death, often associated with religious or mythological beliefs. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation of extreme suffering or difficulty. For example: He went through hell「彼は地獄を経験した」(かれはじごくをけいけんした). This place is like hell「この場所は地獄のようだ」(このばしょはじごくのようだ). The word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, and it carries a strong connotation of suffering or torment.

Radical

犬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1140

Handwriting