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いん in Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pull

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Bow Stick

    Example Word

    引っ掛かる: catch or get stuck. The Japanese verb '引っ掛かる (ひっかかる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to catch' or 'to get caught', often referring to something physically getting caught or snagged. For example: The kite got caught in the tree「凧が木に引っ掛かった」(たこがきにひっかかった). The second meaning is 'to get stuck', which can refer to both physical and metaphorical situations, such as being stuck in traffic or caught in a scam. For example: I got stuck in traffic「渋滞に引っ掛かった」(じゅうたいにひっかかった). This verb is commonly used in everyday situations and carries a sense of something unexpectedly getting caught or stuck.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    138

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Drink

    Reading

    kunyomi

    no

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Eat (食)Lack

    Example Word

    飲料: beverage. The Japanese noun '飲料 (いんりょう)' refers to a drink or beverage. It is a formal term often used in contexts such as food labeling, menus, or scientific discussions. For example: This beverage is healthy「この飲料は健康的です」(このいんりょうはけんこうてきです). Please choose a beverage「飲料を選んでください」(いんりょうをえらんでください). The term can encompass a wide range of drinks, including water, tea, coffee, and alcoholic beverages, but it is typically used in more formal or technical settings rather than casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    541

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Institution

    Reading

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Complete Mound (阜)

    Example Word

    院: institution. The Japanese suffix '院 (いん)' is commonly used to denote institutions, particularly those related to healthcare, education, or religious establishments. It is often attached to nouns to specify the type of institution. For example: hospital「病院」(びょういん), temple「寺院」(じいん), or graduate school「大学院」(だいがくいん). This suffix is neutral in tone and is widely used in formal contexts. Example sentences: She works at a hospital「彼女は病院で働いています」(かのじょはびょういんではたらいています). He studies at a graduate school「彼は大学院で勉強しています」(かれはだいがくいんでべんきょうしています).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    542

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Hide

    Reading

    kunyomiかく

    kaku

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Example Word

    隠す: hide. The Japanese verb '隠す (かくす)' means 'to hide'. It is used when someone conceals something from view or keeps something secret. This verb can be applied to physical objects, emotions, or information. For example: she hid her feelings「彼女は気持ちを隠した」(かのじょはきもちをかくした). He hid the key under the mat「彼はマットの下に鍵を隠した」(かれはまっとのしたにかぎをかくした). The nuance of '隠す' often implies an intentional act of concealment, whether for protection, privacy, or deception.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    558

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Member

    Reading

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Shellfish Mouth

    Example Word

    職員: staff. The Japanese noun '職員 (しょくいん)' refers to 'staff' or 'employees' of an organization, institution, or company. It is commonly used to describe people who work in a professional capacity, such as school staff, hospital staff, or office workers. For example: The staff is very helpful「職員はとても親切です」(しょくいんはとてもしんせつです). The hospital staff works hard「病院の職員は一生懸命働いています」(びょういんのしょくいんはいっしょうけんめいはたらいています). This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    596

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Cause

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Mouth Big

    Example Word

    因み: reference. The Japanese noun '因み (ちなみ)' is used to introduce additional information or a related fact, often as an aside or a footnote to the main topic. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to provide context or background information. For example: By the way, he is also a musician「因みに、彼はミュージシャンでもあります」(ちなみに、かれはミュージシャンでもあります). As a reference, this book was published last year「因みに、この本は去年出版されました」(ちなみに、このほんはきょねんしゅっぱんされました). The word is often used with the particle 'に' to form '因みに (ちなみに)', which functions similarly to 'by the way' or 'for your information' in English.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    717

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Mark, Seal

    Reading

    kunyomiしるし

    shirushi

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Seal

    Example Word

    印象: impression. The Japanese noun '印象 (いんしょう)' means 'impression'. It refers to the effect, feeling, or image that something or someone leaves on a person's mind. This word is often used in contexts where one describes their initial or lasting thoughts about an event, person, or experience. For example: His speech left a strong impression「彼のスピーチは強い印象を残した」(かれのスピーチはつよいいんしょうをのこした). I have a good impression of this city「この街には良い印象を持っています」(このまちにはよいいんしょうをもっています). The word can also be used in phrases like '印象的 (いんしょうてき)', meaning 'impressive' or 'memorable'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    738

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Shade

    Reading

    kunyomiかげ

    kage

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Example Word

    日陰: shade. The Japanese noun '日陰 (ひかげ)' refers to a place where sunlight is blocked, creating shade. It is commonly used to describe areas under trees, buildings, or other structures that block direct sunlight. For example: let's rest in the shade「日陰で休みましょう」(ひかげでやすみましょう). The flowers grow well in the shade「その花は日陰でよく育つ」(そのはなはひかげでよくそだつ). This word can also carry a metaphorical meaning, such as being in the shadow of someone or something, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    887

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Windpipe

    Reading

    kunyomi

    no

    むせ

    muse

    のど

    nodo

    onyomiえん

    en

    いん

    in

    えつ

    etsu

    Parts

    Mouth Cause

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1614

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Lewdness, Licentiousness

    Reading

    kunyomiひた

    hita

    みだり

    midari

    ほしいまま

    hoshiimama

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1846

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Rhyme

    Reading

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Sound Member

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1869

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Marriage, Marry

    Reading

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Woman Cause

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2087

    Handwriting