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kanji
引Meaning
Pull
Reading
kunyomiひhi
onyomiいんin
Parts
弓Bow 丨Stick
Example Word
引きずる: drag. The Japanese verb '引きずる (ひきずる)' primarily means 'to drag'. It can be used both literally and figuratively. In a literal sense, it refers to pulling something along the ground, such as dragging a heavy object. For example: He dragged the suitcase「彼はスーツケースを引きずった」(かれはスーツケースをひきずった). Figuratively, it can describe prolonging or dragging out a situation, emotion, or problem. For example: She dragged out the conversation「彼女は会話を引きずった」(かのじょはかいわをひきずった). Additionally, it can imply being weighed down by something, such as lingering feelings or consequences. For example: He is still dragging the past「彼はまだ過去を引きずっている」(かれはまだかこをひきずっている).
Radical
弓
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
138
Handwriting
kanji
飲Meaning
Drink
Reading
kunyomiのno
onyomiいんin
Parts
飠Eat (食)欠Lack
Example Word
飲料水: drinking water. The Japanese noun '飲料水 (いんりょうすい)' refers to 'drinking water', which is water that is safe and suitable for human consumption. This term is often used in contexts related to health, safety, and environmental discussions. For example: This area has clean drinking water「この地域にはきれいな飲料水があります」(このちいきにはきれいないんりょうすいがあります). We need to ensure the supply of drinking water「飲料水の供給を確保する必要があります」(いんりょうすいのきょうきゅうをかくほするひつようがあります). The term emphasizes the importance of water quality and safety for drinking purposes.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
541
Handwriting
kanji
院Meaning
Institution
Reading
onyomiいんin
Parts
完Complete 阝Mound (阜)
Example Word
退院: discharge. The Japanese verbal noun '退院 (たいいん)' refers to the act of being discharged from a hospital or medical facility after receiving treatment. It is commonly used in medical contexts to indicate that a patient has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital. For example: The patient was discharged from the hospital「患者は退院しました」(かんじゃはたいいんしました). She will be discharged tomorrow「彼女は明日退院します」(かのじょはあしたたいいんします). Note that '退院' is often used in formal or medical settings and implies a sense of recovery or completion of treatment.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
542
Handwriting
kanji
隠Meaning
Hide
Reading
kunyomiかくkaku
onyomiいんin
Parts
⻖ 㥯
Example Word
隠れる: hide. The Japanese verb '隠れる (かくれる)' means 'to hide'. It is used to describe the action of concealing oneself or something from view. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as physically hiding, being hidden by something, or even metaphorically hiding emotions or intentions. For example: The child hid behind the tree「子供は木の後ろに隠れた」(こどもはきのうしろにかくれた). The sun is hidden behind the clouds「太陽は雲の後ろに隠れている」(たいようはくものうしろにかくれている). It is important to note that '隠れる' often implies that the subject is hidden by something else, rather than actively hiding themselves.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
558
Handwriting
kanji
員Meaning
Member
Reading
onyomiいんin
Parts
貝Shellfish 口Mouth
Example Word
員: member. The Japanese suffix '員 (いん)' is used to denote a member or a person associated with a particular group, organization, or role. It is commonly attached to nouns to indicate someone's affiliation or position. For example: company employee「会社員」(かいしゃいん). staff member「職員」(しょくいん). This suffix is versatile and can be used in various contexts to specify a person's role within a group or organization.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
596
Handwriting
kanji
因Meaning
Cause
Reading
kunyomiよyo
onyomiいんin
Parts
口Mouth 大Big
Example Word
要因: factor. The Japanese noun '要因 (よういん)' means 'factor'. It refers to an element or component that contributes to a result or outcome. This term is often used in contexts such as scientific research, business analysis, and everyday discussions about causes and effects. For example: The main factor for the success was teamwork「成功の主な要因はチームワークだった」(せいこうのおもなよういんはチームワークだった). Economic factors influenced the decision「経済的要因がその決定に影響した」(けいざいてきよういんがそのけっていにえいきょうした). Note that '要因' is typically used in formal or analytical contexts.
Radical
囗
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
717
Handwriting
kanji
印Meaning
Mark, Seal
Reading
kunyomiしるしshirushi
onyomiいんin
Parts
卩Seal
Example Word
印: mark. The Japanese noun '印 (しるし)' means 'mark' or 'sign'. It refers to a visible indication or symbol that represents something, such as a physical mark, a sign of recognition, or a symbol with a specific meaning. It can also imply evidence or proof of something. For example: This mark is a sign of good luck「この印は幸運のしるしです」(このしるしはこううんのしるしです). He left a mark on the wall「彼は壁に印をつけた」(かれはかべにしるしをつけた). The word is often used in contexts involving identification, symbolism, or evidence.
Radical
卩
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
738
Handwriting
kanji
陰Meaning
Shade
Reading
kunyomiかげkage
onyomiいんin
Parts
⻖ 侌
Example Word
御陰: thanks. The Japanese noun '御陰 (おかげ)' means 'thanks' or 'owing to'. It is used to express gratitude or to indicate that something positive has happened because of someone or something else. It often carries a nuance of appreciation or acknowledgment of help or support. For example: Thanks to you, I succeeded「あなたのおかげで成功しました」(あなたのおかげでせいこうしました). Thanks to the rain, the plants grew well「雨のおかげで植物がよく育ちました」(あめのおかげでしょくぶつがよくそだちました). Note that 'おかげ' can also be used sarcastically to imply that something negative happened because of someone or something, though this usage is less common.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
887
Handwriting