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きち kichi

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lucky, Good luck

    Reading

    kunyomiよし

    yoshi

    onyomiきつ

    kitsu

    きち

    kichi

    Parts

    Samurai Mouth

    Example Word

    吉: luck. The Japanese noun '吉 (きち)' primarily means 'luck' or 'good fortune'. It is often used in contexts related to auspiciousness or favorable outcomes. This term is commonly seen in traditional settings, such as in fortune-telling (omikuji) or in names of places and people to convey a sense of prosperity. For example: This is a lucky day「今日は吉の日だ」(きょうはきちのひだ). The fortune slip says good luck「おみくじは吉と言っている」(おみくじはきちといっている). Note that '吉' can also appear in compound words or names, where it retains its connotation of positivity and good fortune.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    175

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    つめ

    tsume

    zu

    onyomiきつ

    kitsu

    きち

    kichi

    Parts

    Say (言)Lucky, Good luck

    Example Word

    詰まり: in short. The Japanese adverb '詰まり (つまり)' is used to summarize or conclude a point, often translating to 'in short', 'in other words', or 'that is to say'. It is commonly used to rephrase or clarify a previous statement, making it easier to understand. For example: In short, he is busy「つまり、彼は忙しい」(つまり、かれはいそがしい). That is to say, we need to hurry「つまり、急ぐ必要がある」(つまり、いそぐひつようがある). It can also be used to indicate the essence or main point of something, as in 'The point is, we need to save money'「つまり、お金を節約する必要がある」(つまり、おかねをせつやくするひつようがある).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    822

    Handwriting

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