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せつ setsu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Cut

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiさい

    sai

    せつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Sword Seven

    Example Word

    切れる: cut or runout. The Japanese verb '切れる (きれる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to be cut' or 'to cut', often referring to something being severed or divided. For example: the string was cut「糸が切れた」(いとがきれた). The second meaning is 'to run out' or 'to be used up', often referring to resources or time. For example: the battery ran out「バッテリーが切れた」(バッテリーがきれた). This verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, and its meaning can change significantly depending on the context in which it is used.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    123

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    ぜい

    zei

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    説明: explanation. The Japanese verbal noun '説明 (せつめい)' means 'explanation'. It refers to the act of making something clear or understandable by describing or giving details about it. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as in education, business, or everyday conversations. For example: Please give me an explanation「説明をしてください」(せつめいをしてください). His explanation was easy to understand「彼の説明は分かりやすかった」(かれのせつめいはわかりやすかった). It can also be used as a verb when combined with 'する', as in '説明する (せつめいする)', meaning 'to explain'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    194

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Kill

    Reading

    kunyomiころ

    koro

    onyomiさい

    sai

    せつ

    setsu

    さつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Pike Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    自殺: suicide. The Japanese verbal noun '自殺 (じさつ)' means 'suicide'. It refers to the act of intentionally causing one's own death. This word is often used in serious or sensitive contexts, such as discussions about mental health, societal issues, or personal tragedies. For example: suicide is a serious problem「自殺は深刻な問題です」(じさつはしんこくなもんだいです). He committed suicide「彼は自殺した」(かれはじさつした). The term can also appear in compound words, such as '自殺防止 (じさつぼうし)' (suicide prevention). It is important to approach this word with care due to its sensitive nature.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    265

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Snow

    Reading

    kunyomiゆき

    yuki

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Rain Katakana yo

    Example Word

    雪: snow. The Japanese noun '雪 (ゆき)' means 'snow'. This word refers to the frozen precipitation that falls from the sky in cold weather. It is commonly used to describe weather conditions or to talk about snowy landscapes. For example: The snow is beautiful「雪がきれいです」(ゆきがきれいです). I like snow「私は雪が好きです」(わたしはゆきがすきです). Snow can also be used metaphorically to describe something pure or white, such as '雪のような肌 (ゆきのようなはだ)' meaning 'skin like snow'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    338

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    おり

    ori

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Axe, Catty

    Example Word

    骨折: fracture. The Japanese verbal noun '骨折 (こっせつ)' means 'fracture'. It refers to the breaking or cracking of a bone, often due to injury or trauma. This term is commonly used in medical contexts or when discussing injuries. For example: He has a fracture in his arm「彼は腕を骨折した」(かれはうでをこっせつした). The doctor said it's a serious fracture「医者はそれが深刻な骨折だと言った」(いしゃはそれがしんこくなこっせつだといった). Note that '骨折' can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone has put in a lot of effort, as in '骨折り損のくたびれ儲け (こっせりぞんのくたびれもうけ)', meaning 'all that effort for nothing'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    416

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Season, Node

    Reading

    kunyomiふし

    fushi

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    せち

    sechi

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Instant, Immediate

    Example Word

    季節: season. The Japanese noun '季節 (きせつ)' refers to 'season', specifically one of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter). It is used to describe the natural changes and characteristics associated with each period. For example: I love the autumn season「秋の季節が大好きです」(あきのきせつがだいすきです). The cherry blossoms are a symbol of the spring season「桜は春の季節の象徴です」(さくらははるのきせつのしょうちょうです). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, poetry, and literature to evoke the beauty and atmosphere of each season.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    648

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Contact, Touch

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Example Word

    接近: approach. The Japanese verbal noun '接近 (せっきん)' means 'approach'. It refers to the act of coming closer to something or someone, either physically or metaphorically. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the approach of a person, an event, or even an abstract concept like danger. For example: The storm is approaching「嵐が接近している」(あらしがせっきんしている). He approached the problem carefully「彼はその問題に接近した」(かれはそのもんだいにせっきんした). This word is often used in formal or serious contexts, and it can imply a sense of urgency or importance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    694

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    Reading

    kunyomiもう

    mou

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Say (言)Pike

    Example Word

    設置: installation. The Japanese verbal noun '設置 (せっち)' means 'installation'. It refers to the act of setting up or installing something, such as equipment, facilities, or systems. This word is commonly used in contexts involving construction, technology, or infrastructure. For example: The installation of the new air conditioner was completed「新しいエアコンの設置が完了した」(あたらしいエアコンのせっちがかんりょうした). The company plans to install solar panels「会社はソーラーパネルの設置を計画している」(かいしゃはソーラーパネルのせっちをけいかくしている). Note that '設置' is often used in formal or technical settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1056

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Clumsy, Unskillful

    Reading

    kunyomiつたな

    tsutana

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Exit

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1307

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    Reading

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    さつ

    satsu

    せち

    sechi

    Parts

    Katakana me Tree, Wood Sword (刀)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1782

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Take in, Vicarious

    Reading

    kunyomiかね

    kane

    to

    おさ

    osa

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    せつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Ear Divide Eight

    Example Word

    摂取: intake. The Japanese noun '摂取 (せっしゅ)' refers to the act of taking in or consuming something, often used in contexts related to nutrition, medicine, or substances. It can describe the intake of food, nutrients, or even information. For example: daily nutrient intake「毎日の栄養摂取」(まいにちのえいようせっしゅ). Excessive caffeine intake can be harmful「過剰なカフェイン摂取は有害です」(かじょうなカフェインせっしゅはゆうがいです). This word is commonly used in health-related discussions and scientific contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1862

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Steal

    Reading

    kunyomiぬす

    nusu

    ひそ

    hiso

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Hole Cut

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1983

    Handwriting