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せつ setsu

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cut

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiさい

    sai

    せつ

    setsu

    Parts

    Sword Seven

    Example Word

    売り切れ: sold out. The Japanese noun '売り切れ (うりきれ)' means 'sold out'. It is used to indicate that all items of a particular product have been sold and are no longer available. This term is commonly seen in retail, online shopping, and event ticketing contexts. For example: The concert tickets are sold out「コンサートのチケットは売り切れです」(コンサートのチケットはうりきれです). The new smartphone model is already sold out「新しいスマートフォンのモデルはもう売り切れです」(あたらしいスマートフォンのモデルはもううりきれです). It is important to note that '売り切れ' is often used in formal and informal settings alike, and it can be combined with other words to specify what is sold out, such as '売り切れ商品 (うりきれしょうひん)' meaning 'sold-out product'.

    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: theory. The Japanese noun '説 (せつ)' primarily means 'theory' or 'explanation'. It refers to a systematic explanation of a phenomenon, often based on reasoning or evidence. This word is commonly used in academic, scientific, or philosophical contexts. For example: his theory is interesting「彼の説は面白い」(かれのせつはおもしろい). There are various theories about this phenomenon「この現象について様々な説がある」(このげんしょうについてさまざまなせつがある). Additionally, '説' can sometimes imply a narrative or story, particularly in historical or mythological contexts, but this usage is less common and typically requires additional context to distinguish it from the primary meaning of 'theory'.

    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

    殺す: kill. The Japanese verb '殺す (ころす)' means 'to kill'. It is used to describe the act of causing the death of a living being, whether intentionally or unintentionally. This verb can be applied to humans, animals, or even metaphorically to ideas or emotions. For example: he killed the insect「彼は虫を殺した」(かれはむしをころした). The harsh words killed her enthusiasm「厳しい言葉が彼女の熱意を殺した」(きびしいことばがかのじょのねついをころした). Note that this verb carries a strong and often negative connotation, so it should be used with care in conversation.

    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

    折れる: bend or break. The Japanese verb '折れる (おれる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to break', typically referring to something snapping or breaking off, such as a branch or a bone. For example: the branch broke「枝が折れた」(えだがおれた). The second meaning is 'to bend', often implying flexibility or yielding, such as bending under pressure or bending one's will. For example: he bent under the pressure「彼はプレッシャーに折れた」(かれはぷれっしゃーにおれた). This verb can also be used metaphorically, such as yielding in an argument or compromising. For example: she finally gave in「彼女はついに折れた」(かのじょはついにおれた).

    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

    節: tune or joint. The Japanese noun '節 (ふし)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to a 'joint' or 'node', such as the joints in bamboo or the nodes in a plant stem. For example: the bamboo has many joints「竹には節が多い」(たけにはふしがおおい). The second meaning refers to a 'tune' or 'melody', often used in the context of traditional Japanese music or songs. For example: she sang a beautiful tune「彼女は美しい節を歌った」(かのじょはうつくしいふしをうたった). These two meanings are unrelated and should be considered separately.

    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

    間接: indirect. The Japanese noun '間接 (かんせつ)' means 'indirect'. It refers to something that is not directly connected or involved, often implying an intermediary or secondary relationship. This term is commonly used in contexts such as communication, influence, or methods. For example: indirect communication「間接的なコミュニケーション」(かんせつてきなコミュニケーション). The company used indirect methods to gather information「その会社は情報を集めるために間接的な方法を使った」(そのかいしゃはじょうほうをあつめるためにかんせつてきなほうほうをつかった). Note that '間接' is often used in compound words or phrases to describe indirect actions or relationships.

    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

    施設: facility. The Japanese noun '施設 (しせつ)' refers to a facility or institution, often used to describe buildings or places designed for a specific purpose, such as schools, hospitals, or recreational centers. It can also refer to infrastructure or installations. For example: The new sports facility is impressive「新しいスポーツ施設は素晴らしい」(あたらしいスポーツしせつはすばらしい). The hospital is a well-equipped facility「その病院は設備の整った施設です」(そのびょういんはせつびのととのったしせつです). This word is commonly used in formal or official contexts to describe public or private establishments.

    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

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