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kanji
邪Meaning
Wicked
Reading
kunyomiよこしyokoshi
onyomiじゃja
Parts
牙Fang, Tusk ⻏Mound (阜)
Example Word
風邪薬: cold medicine. The Japanese noun '風邪薬 (かぜぐすり)' refers to 'cold medicine'. This term is used to describe medication specifically designed to treat symptoms of the common cold, such as fever, cough, and sore throat. It is commonly found in pharmacies and is a staple in Japanese households, especially during the colder months. Example sentences: I bought cold medicine at the pharmacy「薬局で風邪薬を買いました」(やっきょくでかぜぐすりをかいました). Take this cold medicine before bed「寝る前にこの風邪薬を飲んでください」(ねるまえにこのかぜぐすりをのんでください).
Radical
邑
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
928
Handwriting
kanji
蛇Meaning
Snake
Reading
kunyomiへびhebi
onyomiだda
じゃja
Parts
虫Insect 它
Example Word
蛇: snake. The Japanese noun '蛇 (へび)' means 'snake'. This word refers to the reptile characterized by its long, legless body. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. In Japanese culture, snakes can symbolize both positive traits like wisdom and protection, as well as negative traits like danger or deceit. Example sentences: I saw a snake in the garden「庭で 蛇を見た」(にわでへびをみた). The snake is long「その蛇は長い」(そのへびはながい). Snakes are often featured in Japanese folklore and mythology, such as the legendary creature 'Yamata no Orochi' (八岐大蛇).
Radical
虫
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1199
Handwriting