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すい sui Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Water

    Reading

    kunyomiみず

    mizu

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Barb Hiragana ku Katakana fu

    Example Word

    飲み水: drinking water. The Japanese noun '飲み水 (のみみず)' refers specifically to water that is safe and suitable for drinking. It is commonly used in contexts where the distinction between potable and non-potable water is important, such as in survival situations, outdoor activities, or discussions about water quality. Example sentences: We need to find drinking water「飲み水を見つけなければならない」(のみみずをみつけなければならない). This river provides drinking water for the village「この川は村の飲み水を供給している」(このかわはむらののみみずをきょうきゅうしている).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    109

    Radical Forms

    氵, 氺, 冫

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Breathe out, Blow

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Box Lack

    Example Word

    吹く: blow. The Japanese verb '吹く (ふく)' primarily means 'to blow'. This verb is used to describe the action of air or wind moving, such as 'the wind is blowing'「風が吹く」(かぜがふく). It can also be used metaphorically or in other contexts, such as blowing a musical instrument like a flute 'flute is blowing'「フルートを吹く」(ふるーとをふく). Additionally, '吹く' can be used to describe something that suddenly appears or occurs, like a rash or a rumor, though this usage is less common. For example: a rumor is spreading「噂が吹く」(うわさがふく).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    512

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Drunk

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac

    Example Word

    酔う: drunk. The Japanese verb '酔う (よう)' primarily means 'to get drunk' or 'to be intoxicated'. It is commonly used to describe the state of being under the influence of alcohol. However, it can also be used in a broader sense to describe feeling dizzy or nauseous, such as from motion sickness. For example: I got drunk at the party「パーティーで酔った」(ぱーてぃーでようった). She gets carsick easily「彼女はすぐに酔う」(かのじょはすぐによう). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe being captivated or enchanted by something, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    829

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Infer

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Hand (手)Bird

    Example Word

    推進: promotion. The Japanese verbal noun '推進 (すいしん)' means 'promotion' or 'advancement'. It refers to the act of pushing forward or promoting a plan, project, or idea. This word is often used in formal or organizational contexts, such as business, government, or policy-making. For example: the promotion of renewable energy「再生可能エネルギーの推進」(さいせいかのうえねるぎーのすいしん). We are advancing the new project「新しいプロジェクトを推進しています」(あたらしいぷろじぇくとをすいしんしています). Note that '推進' can also imply a sense of actively driving or propelling something forward, not just passively supporting it.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    952

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Consummate, Accomplish

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    つい

    tsui

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    遂に: finally. The Japanese adverb '遂に (ついに)' means 'finally' and is used to indicate that something has happened after a long wait or effort. It often carries a sense of culmination or achievement. For example: He finally arrived「彼は遂に到着した」(かれはついにとうちゃくした). The project is finally complete「そのプロジェクトは遂に完了した」(そのプロジェクトはついにかんりょうした). This word is typically used in contexts where there is a sense of relief or accomplishment after a long period of time or effort.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    975

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Hang down

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ta

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Soil

    Example Word

    垂直: vertical. The Japanese adjectival noun '垂直 (すいちょく)' means 'vertical'. It is used to describe something that is perpendicular to the horizon or at a right angle to a horizontal plane. This term is commonly used in contexts such as geometry, architecture, and everyday descriptions. For example: the wall is vertical「壁は垂直です」(かべはすいちょくです). The tower stands vertically「塔は垂直に立っている」(とうはすいちょくにたっている). It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is straightforward or direct, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1115

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Decline, Wane

    Reading

    kunyomiおとろ

    otoro

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Clothes

    Example Word

    衰える: weaken. The Japanese verb '衰える (おとろえる)' means 'to weaken' or 'to decline'. It is used to describe a decrease in strength, power, or intensity. This verb can be applied to physical strength, health, energy, or even abstract concepts like enthusiasm or influence. For example: his health is weakening「彼の健康は衰えている」(かれのけんこうはおとろえている). The company's influence is declining「その会社の影響力は衰えている」(そのかいしゃのえいきょうりょくはおとろえている). It is important to note that '衰える' often implies a gradual or continuous decline rather than a sudden loss.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1409

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Sleep, Drowsy

    Reading

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Eye Hang down

    Example Word

    睡眠: sleep. The Japanese verbal noun '睡眠 (すいみん)' refers to the act or state of sleeping. It is commonly used in contexts related to health, well-being, and daily routines. For example: I need more sleep「もっと睡眠が必要です」(もっとすいみんがひつようです). Good sleep is important for health「良い睡眠は健康に重要です」(よいすいみんはけんこうにじゅうようです). This word is often used in medical or scientific discussions about sleep quality, disorders, or habits. It can also appear in phrases like '睡眠不足 (すいみんぶそく)' (lack of sleep) or '睡眠時間 (すいみんじかん)' (sleep duration).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1441

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Refined, Stylish

    Reading

    kunyomiいき

    iki

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Rice

    Example Word

    純粋: pure. The Japanese adjectival noun '純粋 (じゅんすい)' means 'pure'. It is used to describe something that is free from impurities, contamination, or anything that might dilute its essence. This term can be applied to physical substances, such as pure water「純粋な水」(じゅんすいなみず), as well as abstract concepts, like pure intentions「純粋な意図」(じゅんすいないと). It can also describe a person's character, indicating innocence or sincerity, as in 'a pure heart'「純粋な心」(じゅんすいなこころ). The word carries a positive connotation, often implying something is untainted or genuine.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1494

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Spike

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ho

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Cereal Favor, Bestow a favor

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1572

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Boil, Cook

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ta

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Parts

    Fire Lack

    Example Word

    炊く: cook. The Japanese verb '炊く (たく)' specifically refers to the act of cooking or boiling, particularly in the context of preparing rice. It is commonly used when talking about cooking rice in a pot or rice cooker. For example: I cooked rice「ご飯を炊いた」(ごはんをたいた). She cooks rice every morning「彼女は毎朝ご飯を炊く」(かのじょはまいあさごはんをたく). This verb is distinct from other cooking-related verbs like '料理する (りょうりする)' (to cook in general) or '焼く (やく)' (to grill or bake), as it specifically implies the process of boiling or steaming, especially for grains like rice.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1803

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Oak tree, Oak

    Reading

    kunyomiつち

    tsuchi

    u

    onyomiすい

    sui

    つい

    tsui

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Bird

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1929

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Command, Commander

    Reading

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2046

    Handwriting