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どう dou Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Same

    Reading

    kunyomiおな

    ona

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Enclosure One Mouth

    Example Word

    同一: same or identical. The Japanese adjectival noun '同一 (どういつ)' means 'same' or 'identical'. It is used to describe things that are exactly alike or indistinguishable in nature, quality, or characteristics. This word is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in legal documents, scientific discussions, or when comparing objects or ideas. For example: These two documents are identical「これらの二つの書類は同一です」(これらのふたつのしょるいはどういつです). The two theories are the same in essence「二つの理論は本質的に同一だ」(ふたつのりろんはほんしつてきにどういつだ). Note that '同一' is often followed by particles like 'の' or 'である' to modify nouns or form predicates.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    60

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Way

    Reading

    kunyomiみち

    michi

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Walk Neck

    Example Word

    柔道: judo. The Japanese noun '柔道 (じゅうどう)' refers to the martial art of judo, which originated in Japan. Judo emphasizes using an opponent's strength and momentum against them, focusing on throws, pins, and joint locks rather than strikes. It is both a competitive sport and a method of physical and mental training. Example sentences: I practice judo「私は柔道を練習します」(わたしはじゅうどうをれんしゅうします). Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art「柔道は日本の伝統的な武道です」(じゅうどうはにほんのでんとうてきなぶどうです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    89

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Move

    Reading

    kunyomiうご

    ugo

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Heavy Power

    Example Word

    活動: activity. The Japanese verbal noun '活動 (かつどう)' refers to 'activity' or 'action'. It is used to describe physical, mental, or organizational actions, often in the context of work, hobbies, or social movements. For example: The environmental group's activities are impressive「環境グループの活動は印象的です」(かんきょうグループのかつどうはいんしょうてきです). She is active in volunteer activities「彼女はボランティア活動に積極的です」(かのじょはボランティアかつどうにせっきょくてきです). The word can also be used in compound nouns like '文化活動 (ぶんかかつどう)' (cultural activities) or '経済活動 (けいざいかつどう)' (economic activities).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    106

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Wisteria

    Reading

    kunyomiふじ

    fuji

    onyomiどう

    dou

    とう

    tou

    Parts

    Grass

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    451

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Work

    Reading

    kunyomiはたら

    hatara

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Person (人)Move

    Example Word

    労働: work. The Japanese verbal noun '労働 (ろうどう)' refers to 'work' or 'labor', specifically in the context of physical or mental effort exerted to achieve a purpose, often in a professional or industrial setting. It is commonly used in discussions about employment, labor rights, or economic activities. For example: He works hard every day「彼は毎日労働する」(かれはまいにちろうどうする). Labor conditions are improving「労働条件が改善されている」(ろうどうじょうけんがいぜんされている). The word can also appear in compounds like '労働者 (ろうどうしゃ)' (worker) or '労働時間 (ろうどうじかん)' (working hours).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    471

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Hall

    Reading

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Still, Esteem Soil

    Example Word

    食堂: cafeteria. The Japanese noun '食堂 (しょくどう)' refers to a 'cafeteria' or 'dining hall'. It is commonly used to describe a place where meals are served, often in schools, workplaces, or public facilities. The word can also refer to a casual restaurant or eatery. For example: Let's eat at the cafeteria「食堂で食べましょう」(しょくどうでたべましょう). The school cafeteria is crowded「学校の食堂は混んでいる」(がっこうのしょくどうはこんでいる). Note that '食堂' is often used in institutional settings, but it can also describe small, family-run restaurants.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    578

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    Reading

    kunyomiみちび

    michibi

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Way Measurement

    Example Word

    誘導: guidance or induction. The Japanese noun '誘導 (ゆうどう)' can mean 'guidance' or 'induction', depending on the context. When used to mean 'guidance', it refers to the act of leading or directing someone, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. For example: The staff provided guidance to the visitors「スタッフが訪問者を誘導した」(スタッフがほうもんしゃをゆうどうした). When used to mean 'induction', it refers to the process of initiating or introducing someone into a group, role, or system. For example: The induction ceremony was held for new employees「新入社員のための誘導式が行われた」(しんにゅうしゃいんのためのゆうどうしきがおこなわれた). The word is versatile and can be applied in various situations, such as guiding people in a physical space or inducting someone into a new position or system.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1097

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Juvenile

    Reading

    kunyomiわらべ

    warabe

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Stand Hometown

    Example Word

    児童: child. The Japanese noun '児童 (じどう)' refers to a child, typically in the context of school-age children or minors. It is often used in formal or educational settings, such as when discussing children's welfare, education, or legal rights. For example: The school is for children「その学校は児童のためのものです」(そのがっこうはじどうのためのものです). The law protects the rights of children「その法律は児童の権利を守る」(そのほうりつはじどうのけんりをまもる). Note that '児童' is more formal than other words like '子供 (こども)', which is a more general term for children.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1101

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Cave, Penetrate

    Reading

    kunyomiほら

    hora

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Water (水)Same

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1395

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Copper

    Reading

    kunyomiあかがね

    akagane

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Gold (金)Same

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1447

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk

    Reading

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Moon, Month Same

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1611

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pupil

    Reading

    kunyomiひとみ

    hitomi

    onyomiどう

    dou

    とう

    tou

    Parts

    Eye Juvenile

    Example Word

    瞳: pupil. The Japanese noun '瞳 (ひとみ)' primarily refers to the 'pupil' of the eye, the black circular opening in the center of the iris. It can also poetically or metaphorically refer to the eyes themselves, often evoking a sense of beauty or depth. For example: Her pupils are beautiful「彼女の瞳は美しい」(かのじょのひとみはうつくしい). The child's eyes sparkled「子供の瞳が輝いていた」(こどものひとみがかがやいていた). This word is often used in literary or emotional contexts to emphasize the expressiveness or allure of someone's eyes.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1674

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Yearn, Long for

    Reading

    kunyomiあこが

    akoga

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    どう

    dou

    とう

    tou

    Parts

    Juvenile

    Example Word

    憧れ: longing. The Japanese noun '憧れ (あこがれ)' refers to a feeling of longing or yearning, often for something or someone that is admired or idealized. It conveys a sense of aspiration or desire for something unattainable or distant. This word is commonly used to describe admiration for a person, a lifestyle, or a dream. For example: I have a longing for Paris「私はパリに憧れている」(わたしはパリにあこがれている). She has always had a longing to become a singer「彼女は歌手になることに憧れていた」(かのじょはかしゅになることにあこがれていた). The nuance of '憧れ' often carries a positive and romanticized tone, emphasizing the beauty or allure of the object of desire.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1926

    Handwriting