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じゅう juu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Ten

    Reading

    kunyomiとお

    too

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Parts

    Stick One

    Example Word

    数十: dozens. The Japanese noun '数十 (すうじゅう)' means 'dozens' and is used to indicate an approximate quantity ranging from around 20 to 99. It is often used when the exact number is unknown or unimportant, but the speaker wants to convey a general sense of magnitude. For example: dozens of people attended the event「数十人がイベントに参加した」(すうじゅうにんがイベントにさんかした). There are dozens of books on the shelf「本棚には数十冊の本がある」(ほんだなにはすうじゅうさつのほんがある). Note that '数十' is a somewhat formal term and is commonly used in written or formal spoken contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    30

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Heavy

    Reading

    kunyomiおも

    omo

    かさ

    kasa

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    ちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Hometown Thousand

    Example Word

    重ねる: repeat or pile. The Japanese verb '重ねる (かさねる)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'to pile' or 'to stack', referring to placing one object on top of another. For example: She piled the books on the table「彼女は本をテーブルに重ねた」(かのじょはほんをテーブルにかさねた). The second meaning is 'to repeat' or 'to do something repeatedly', often implying accumulation or layering of actions. For example: He repeated his mistakes「彼は失敗を重ねた」(かれはしっぱいをかさねた). The verb can also be used metaphorically, such as in '重ねる経験 (かさねるけいけん)', meaning 'accumulated experience'. This dual meaning makes the verb versatile in both literal and figurative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    179

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Live

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Parts

    Person (人)Master

    Example Word

    住居: residence. The Japanese noun '住居 (じゅうきょ)' refers to a place where someone lives, such as a house, apartment, or dwelling. It is a formal term often used in legal, official, or technical contexts. For example: This is my residence「ここは私の住居です」(ここはわたしのじゅうきょです). The residence is located in the city center「その住居は市の中心にあります」(そのじゅうきょはしのちゅうしんにあります). Note that '住居' is more formal than everyday terms like '家 (いえ)' or '住まい (すまい).'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    396

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, Obey

    Reading

    kunyomiしたが

    shitaga

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    しょう

    shou

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Stop Herbs Stop (止)

    Example Word

    従来: tradition. The Japanese noun '従来 (じゅうらい)' refers to something that has been established or customary over time, often implying a sense of tradition or continuity. It is used to describe practices, methods, or ideas that have been in place for a long period. For example: We follow the traditional method「従来の方法に従います」(じゅうらいのほうほうにしたがいます). This approach is based on traditional practices「このアプローチは従来の慣習に基づいています」(このアプローチはじゅうらいのかんしゅうにもとづいています). The term can also imply a contrast with new or modern approaches, highlighting the difference between old and new ways of doing things.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    466

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fill, Allocate

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mi

    a

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Example Word

    充実: fulfillment. The Japanese noun '充実 (じゅうじつ)' means 'fulfillment' or 'enrichment'. It refers to a state of being filled with substance, satisfaction, or completeness. This word is often used to describe a sense of satisfaction or richness in life, work, or experiences. For example: My life is full of fulfillment「私の人生は充実している」(わたしのじんせいはじゅうじつしている). The program was enriching「そのプログラムは充実していた」(そのプログラムはじゅうじつしていた). It can also describe something being well-equipped or substantial, such as a schedule or a meal.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    938

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pick up

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Fit, Match

    Example Word

    拾う: pickup. The Japanese verb '拾う (ひろう)' means 'to pick up'. It is used when someone picks up something from the ground or a surface, often implying that the object was dropped or lost. This verb can also be used metaphorically to mean picking up on something, such as a signal or a hint. For example: I picked up a coin「私はコインを拾った」(わたしはこいんをひろう). He picked up on her subtle hint「彼は彼女の微妙なヒントを拾った」(かれはかのじょのびみょうなヒントをひろう). Note that this verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1175

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Soft, Gentle

    Reading

    kunyomiやわ

    yawa

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    にゅう

    nyuu

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Halberd

    Example Word

    柔らか: soft. The Japanese adjectival noun '柔らか (やわらか)' means 'soft'. It is used to describe something that is physically soft to the touch, such as fabric, food, or materials. It can also describe abstract qualities like a gentle or flexible attitude. For example: This bread is soft「このパンは柔らかい」(このパンはやわらかい). She has a soft personality「彼女は柔らかな性格だ」(かのじょはやわらかなせいかくだ). Note that '柔らか' is often used in its adjectival form '柔らかい (やわらかい)' when directly modifying a noun, as in '柔らかい布 (やわらかいぬの) (soft cloth)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1246

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Beast, Animal

    Reading

    kunyomiけもの

    kemono

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Parts

    One Mouth Dog

    Example Word

    獣: beast. The Japanese noun '獣 (けもの)' refers to a 'beast' or 'wild animal'. It is often used to describe animals that are untamed, dangerous, or live in the wild. This word carries a slightly negative or primal connotation, emphasizing the wild and untamed nature of the animal. For example: The forest is full of beasts「森には獣がたくさんいる」(もりにはけものがたくさんいる). He fought like a beast「彼は獣のように戦った」(かれはけもののようにたたかった). Note that this word is distinct from more neutral terms like '動物 (どうぶつ)' (animal), as it specifically highlights the wild or untamed aspect.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1343

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Gun

    Reading

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Parts

    Gold (金)Fill, Allocate

    Example Word

    銃: gun. The Japanese noun '銃 (じゅう)' means 'gun'. It refers to a weapon designed to discharge projectiles, typically bullets, using explosive force. This word is commonly used in contexts related to firearms, such as in law enforcement, military, or hunting. For example: He owns a gun「彼は銃を持っている」(かれはじゅうをもっている). The police confiscated the gun「警察は銃を没収した」(けいさつはじゅうをぼっしゅうした). Note that '銃' is a general term and can refer to various types of guns, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1415

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Vertical

    Reading

    kunyomiたて

    tate

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Parts

    Thread Follow, Obey

    Example Word

    縦: vertical. The Japanese noun '縦 (たて)' means 'vertical'. It is used to describe something that is oriented in an up-and-down direction, as opposed to horizontal. This word is commonly used in contexts involving directions, measurements, or orientations. For example: draw a vertical line「縦の線を描く」(たてのせんをかく). The vertical axis is important in this graph「このグラフでは縦軸が重要です」(このグラフではたてじくがじゅうようです). Additionally, '縦' can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe hierarchical relationships or structures, such as in organizations or systems.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1431

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Juice, Soup

    Reading

    kunyomiしる

    shiru

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Parts

    Water (水)Ten

    Example Word

    汁: soup. The Japanese noun '汁 (つゆ)' primarily means 'soup'. It refers to a liquid dish, typically made by boiling ingredients such as vegetables, meat, or fish in water or stock. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can refer to various types of soup, including miso soup (味噌汁, みそしる). For example: I had miso soup for breakfast「朝ごはんに味噌汁を飲んだ」(あさごはんにみそしるをのんだ). This soup is delicious「この汁は美味しい」(このつゆはおいしい). Additionally, '汁' can sometimes refer to the liquid or juice that comes out of food, such as the juice from a fruit or the broth from a stew, but its primary and most common usage is to denote soup.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1552

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Astringent, Not going smoothly

    Reading

    kunyomiしぶ

    shibu

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Parts

    Water (水)Stop

    Example Word

    渋滞: traffic or congestion. The Japanese verbal noun '渋滞 (じゅうたい)' primarily refers to 'traffic' or 'congestion'. It is commonly used to describe situations where vehicles are moving slowly or are at a standstill due to heavy traffic. It can also be used metaphorically to describe delays or bottlenecks in processes or systems. For example: The traffic is terrible today「今日は渋滞がひどい」(きょうはじゅうたいがひどい). There is congestion on the highway「高速道路で渋滞している」(こうそくどうろでじゅうたいしている). The meeting was delayed due to congestion in the schedule「スケジュールの渋滞で会議が遅れた」(スケジュールのじゅうたいでかいぎがおくれた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1558

    Handwriting