kanji

Meaning

Lucky, Good luck

Reading

Parts

士Samurai 口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

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

175

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Stuff, Packed

Reading

Parts

訁Say (言)吉Lucky, Good luck

Example Word

詰まる: clog or be stuck. The Japanese verb '詰まる (つまる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to clog', referring to something becoming blocked or obstructed, such as a drain or a pipe. The second meaning is 'to be stuck', which can refer to a person being stuck in a situation or a physical object being stuck in place. For example: The drain is clogged「排水口が詰まっている」(はいすいぐちがつまっている). I'm stuck on this problem「この問題で詰まっている」(このもんだいでつまっている). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe being at a loss for words or ideas, as in '頭が詰まる (あたまがつまる)' (to be mentally stuck).

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

822

Handwriting