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kanji
相Meaning
Mutual
Reading
kunyomiあいai
onyomiそうsou
しょうshou
Parts
木Tree, Wood 目Eye
Example Word
相対: relative. The Japanese noun '相対 (そうたい)' means 'relative'. It refers to something that is considered in relation or comparison to something else, rather than being absolute. This term is often used in contexts involving comparison, relativity, or opposition. For example: relative position「相対的な位置」(そうたいてきないち). Relative truth「相対的な真実」(そうたいてきなしんじつ). The concept of '相対' is fundamental in discussions about perspectives, relationships, and comparisons in various fields such as philosophy, physics, and everyday life.
Radical
目
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
104
Handwriting
kanji
想Meaning
Concept
Reading
kunyomiおもomo
onyomiそうsou
Parts
心Heart 相Mutual
Example Word
発想: idea. The Japanese noun '発想 (はっそう)' refers to an 'idea' or 'concept', particularly one that is creative or innovative. It is often used in contexts where original thinking or a fresh perspective is involved. For example: His idea was brilliant「彼の発想は素晴らしかった」(かれのはっそうはすばらしかった). We need a new idea for this project「このプロジェクトには新しい発想が必要だ」(このプロジェクトにはあたらしいはっそうがひつようだ). The word can also imply the process of coming up with ideas, as in '発想力 (はっそうりょく)', which means 'creative thinking ability'.
Radical
心
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
206
Handwriting
kanji
早Meaning
Early, Fast
Reading
kunyomiはやhaya
onyomiそうsou
さsa
Parts
日Day, Sun 十Ten
Example Word
素早い: quick. The Japanese adjective '素早い (すばやい)' means 'quick' or 'swift'. It is used to describe actions, movements, or reactions that are done with speed and agility. This word often carries a nuance of efficiency and precision, not just raw speed. For example: He made a quick decision「彼は素早い決断をした」(かれはすばやいけつだんをした). The cat moved quickly「猫は素早く動いた」(ねこはすばやくうごいた). It can also describe someone who is quick-witted or sharp, as in '素早い返事 (すばやいへんじ) (a quick reply)'.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
207
Handwriting
kanji
草Meaning
Grass
Reading
kunyomiくさkusa
onyomiそうsou
Parts
早Early, Fast 艹Grass
Example Word
草: grass. The Japanese noun '草 (くさ)' primarily means 'grass'. It refers to the green plants that cover the ground in fields, gardens, and other natural areas. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and literature to describe natural scenery or specific types of grass. For example: The grass is green「草は緑です」(くさはみどりです). I like to walk on the grass「私は草の上を歩くのが好きです」(わたしはくさのうえをあるくのがすきです). Additionally, '草' can sometimes be used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions, but its primary meaning remains 'grass'.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
1Frequency
250
Handwriting
kanji
走Meaning
Run
Reading
kunyomiはしhashi
onyomiそうsou
Parts
土Soil 龰Stop (止)
Example Word
師走: December. The Japanese noun '師走 (しわす)' refers to the month of December, the twelfth and final month of the year. The term is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and tradition, often associated with the busy end-of-year activities, such as preparing for the New Year. The word itself has an interesting etymology, with one theory suggesting that it comes from the idea of even Buddhist monks (師) running around (走る) busily during this month. Example sentences: December is a busy month「師走は忙しい月です」(しわすはいそがしいつきです). I will visit my family in December「師走に家族を訪ねます」(しわすにかぞくをたずねます).
Radical
走
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
438
Handwriting
kanji
送Meaning
Send
Reading
kunyomiおくoku
onyomiそうsou
Parts
⻌Walk 关Close
Example Word
送料: shipping. The Japanese noun '