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kanji
三Meaning
Three
Reading
kunyomiみmi
onyomiさんsan
Parts
一One 二Two
Example Word
三角: triangle. The Japanese noun '三角 (さんかく)' means 'triangle'. This word is used to describe a three-sided geometric shape or anything that resembles a triangle. It can be used in various contexts, such as mathematics, design, or everyday objects. For example: draw a triangle「三角を描いて」(さんかくをえがいて). The sandwich is cut into triangles「サンドイッチは三角に切られている」(サンドイッチはさんかくにきられている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe relationships or situations involving three parties, such as a love triangle.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
28
Handwriting
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山Meaning
Mountain
Reading
kunyomiやまyama
onyomiさんsan
Parts
凵Open box 丨Stick
Example Word
山脈: mountain range. The Japanese noun '山脈 (さんみゃく)' refers to a 'mountain range', which is a series of connected mountains. This term is used in geographical contexts to describe large landforms. For example: The Himalayas are a famous mountain range「ヒマラヤ山脈は有名な山脈です」(ヒマラヤさんみゃくはゆうめいなさんみゃくです). We crossed the mountain range by train「私たちは山脈を電車で越えました」(わたしたちはさんみゃくをでんしゃでこえました).
Radical
山
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
44
Handwriting
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産Meaning
Give birth
Reading
kunyomiうu
うぶubu
onyomiさんsan
Parts
生Life 产
Example Word
国産: domestic. The Japanese noun '国産 (こくさん)' means 'domestic' and refers to something produced or made within the country, as opposed to being imported. It is commonly used to describe goods, products, or materials that are locally sourced or manufactured. For example: This is a domestic car「これは国産の車です」(これはこくさんのくるまです). I prefer domestic fruits「私は国産の果物が好きです」(わたしはこくさんのかじつがすきです). The term emphasizes the origin of the product and is often used in contexts like food, electronics, and automobiles to highlight local production.
Radical
生
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
482
Handwriting
kanji
参Meaning
Participate
Reading
kunyomiまいmai
onyomiさんsan
Parts
厶Private 彡Fur 大Big
Example Word
参議院: House of Councilors. The Japanese noun '参議院 (さんぎいん)' refers to the 'House of Councilors,' which is the upper house of the National Diet of Japan. It is one of the two houses in the Japanese legislative system, along with the House of Representatives (衆議院, しゅうぎいん). The House of Councillors plays a key role in passing laws and overseeing the government. Example: Members of the House of Councillors are directly elected by the people 「参議院の議員は国民によって直接選ばれる」 (さんぎいんのぎいんはこくみんによってちょくせつえらばれる). The House of Councillors has 242 seats 「参議院は242議席ある」 (さんぎいんは242ぎせきある).
Radical
厶
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
485
Handwriting
kanji
散Meaning
Scatter
Reading
kunyomiちchi
onyomiさんsan
Parts
攵Strike 月Moon, Month
Example Word
散らばる: scatter. The Japanese verb '散らばる (ちらばる)' means 'to scatter' or 'to be scattered'. It describes things that are spread out or dispersed in various directions, often in a random or disorganized manner. This verb is commonly used for physical objects like leaves, papers, or people, but it can also describe abstract concepts like ideas or emotions. For example: The leaves scattered in the wind「風で葉っぱが散らばった」(かぜではっぱがちらばった). The children scattered across the park「子供たちが公園に散らばった」(こどもたちがこうえんにちらばった). Note that '散らばる' often implies a natural or unintentional scattering, as opposed to a deliberate action.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
570
Handwriting
kanji
算Meaning
Calculate
Reading
onyomiさんsan
Parts
廾Twenty 目Eye ⺮Bamboo (竹)
Example Word
割り算: division. The Japanese verbal noun '割り算 (わりざん)' refers to the mathematical operation of division. It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as in math classes or when explaining arithmetic operations. For example: I learned division in school today「今日学校で割り算を習った」(きょうがっこうでわりざんをならった). Division is harder than multiplication「割り算は掛け算より難しい」(わりざんはかけざんよりむずかしい). This term is often used alongside other arithmetic operations like addition (足し算, たしざん), subtraction (引き算, ひきざん), and multiplication (掛け算, かけざん).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
1109
Handwriting
kanji
惨Meaning
Cruel, Wretched
Reading
kunyomiいたita
みじmiji
むごmugo
onyomiさんsan
ざんzan
Parts
忄 参Participate
Example Word
惨め: miserable. The Japanese adjective '惨め (みじめ)' means 'miserable'. It is used to describe a state of extreme unhappiness, suffering, or pitifulness. This word often conveys a sense of deep emotional distress or a situation that evokes pity. For example: I felt miserable after failing the exam「試験に落ちて惨めだった」(しけんにおちてみじめだった). He looked miserable after losing his job「仕事を失って惨めそうだった」(しごとをうしなってみじめそうだった). The word can also describe situations or conditions that are pitiful or wretched, such as 'a miserable life' (惨めな生活, みじめなせいかつ).
Radical
心
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1352
Handwriting
kanji
傘Meaning
Umbrella, Parasol
Reading
kunyomiかさkasa
onyomiさんsan
Parts
人Person 十Ten
Example Word
傘: umbrella. The Japanese noun '傘 (かさ)' means 'umbrella'. This word refers to the object used to protect oneself from rain or sunlight. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in contexts related to weather. For example: I forgot my umbrella「傘を忘れました」(かさをわすれました). Please lend me an umbrella「傘を貸してください」(かさをかしてください). The word can also be used in compound words, such as '雨傘 (あまがさ)' (rain umbrella) or '日傘 (ひがさ)' (parasol).
Radical
人
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1542
Handwriting
kanji
賛Meaning
Praise, Agree
Reading
onyomiさんsan
Parts
貝Shellfish 夫Man, Husband
Example Word
賛成: agreement. The Japanese verbal noun '賛成 (さんせい)' means 'agreement' or 'approval'. It is used to express consent or support for an idea, proposal, or opinion. This word is commonly used in formal and informal contexts, such as meetings, discussions, or everyday conversations. For example: I agree with your opinion「あなたの意見に賛成です」(あなたのいけんにさんせいです). The committee approved the proposal「委員会はその提案に賛成した」(いいんかいはそのていあんにさんせいした). Note that '賛成' is often paired with the particle 'に' to indicate what is being agreed upon, as in '提案に賛成する (ていあんにさんせいする) (to agree with the proposal)'.
Radical
貝
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
1571
Handwriting
kanji
酸Meaning
Bitter, Acid
Reading
kunyomiすsu
onyomiさんsan
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 夋
Example Word
酸化: oxidation. The Japanese noun '酸化 (さんか)' refers to the chemical process of oxidation, where a substance combines with oxygen or loses electrons. This term is commonly used in scientific contexts, such as chemistry or biology, but can also appear in everyday language when discussing rusting or spoilage. For example: Iron undergoes oxidation and rusts「鉄は酸化して錆びる」(てつはさんかしてさびる). The oxidation of food causes it to spoil「食べ物の酸化は腐敗の原因です」(たべもののさんかはふはいのげんいんです). Note that '酸化' is often used in compound words, such as '酸化防止剤 (さんかぼうしざい)' (antioxidant).
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1586
Handwriting