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れい rei Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Example

    Reading

    kunyomiたと

    tato

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Person (人)File

    Example Word

    例題: example. The Japanese noun '例題 (れいだい)' means 'example' or 'example problem'. It is commonly used in educational contexts to refer to sample questions or problems that are provided to help students understand how to solve similar problems. For instance: Let's solve the example problem「例題を解きましょう」(れいだいをときましょう). This example is very useful「この例題はとても役に立ちます」(このれいだいはとてもやくにたちます). The term is often used in textbooks, classrooms, and study materials to illustrate concepts or methods.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    339

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Cold

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    hi

    つめ

    tsume

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Ice (水)Orders

    Example Word

    冷蔵庫: refrigerator. The Japanese noun '冷蔵庫 (れいぞうこ)' means 'refrigerator'. It refers to an electrical appliance used to store food and keep it cold or frozen. This word is commonly used in everyday life when discussing household items or food storage. For example: Please put the milk in the refrigerator「牛乳を冷蔵庫に入れてください」(ぎゅうにゅうをれいぞうこにいれてください). The refrigerator is broken「冷蔵庫が壊れている」(れいぞうこがこわれている). It's important to note that this word is a compound noun, with '冷蔵' meaning 'cold storage' and '庫' meaning 'storage house' or 'repository'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    544

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Bow, Salute

    Reading

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Cult (示)Second, Latter

    Example Word

    礼: thanks. The Japanese noun '礼 (れい)' primarily means 'thanks' or 'gratitude'. It is often used in formal contexts to express appreciation or acknowledgment. This word can also refer to a bow or gesture of respect, which is a common way to show gratitude in Japanese culture. For example: He expressed his thanks「彼は礼を言った」(かれはれいをいった). She bowed in gratitude「彼女は礼をした」(かのじょはれいをした). The word is deeply tied to cultural practices of politeness and respect, making it essential in formal interactions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    605

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    Reading

    kunyomiもど

    modo

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Big

    Example Word

    取り戻す: recover. The Japanese verb '取り戻す (とりもどす)' means 'to recover' or 'to regain'. It is used when someone retrieves something that was lost, taken, or diminished. This can apply to physical objects, abstract concepts like time or health, or even emotional states. For example: I recovered my lost wallet「なくした財布を取り戻した」(なくしたさいふをとりもどした). She regained her confidence「彼女は自信を取り戻した」(かのじょはじしんをとりもどした). The verb often implies effort or struggle in the process of recovery. It can also be used in contexts like recovering lost time or reclaiming a position or status.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    668

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Orders

    Reading

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Seal

    Example Word

    命令: order. The Japanese verbal noun '命令 (めいれい)' means 'order' or 'command'. It is used to describe an authoritative directive given by someone in a position of authority, such as a boss, teacher, or military officer. This term is often used in formal or hierarchical contexts. For example: The boss gave an order「上司が命令を出した」(じょうしがめいれいをだした). The soldier followed the command「兵士は命令に従った」(へいしはめいれいにしたがった). It can also be used in legal or technical contexts, such as in programming, where it refers to a command given to a computer. For example: Execute the command「命令を実行しなさい」(めいれいをじっこうしなさい).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    781

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Spirits

    Reading

    kunyomiたま

    tama

    onyomiりょう

    ryou

    れい

    rei

    Parts

    One

    Example Word

    霊: spirit. The Japanese noun '霊 (れい)' refers to a 'spirit' or 'soul', often in a supernatural or religious context. It can denote the spirit of a deceased person, a ghost, or a spiritual entity. This word is commonly used in discussions about the afterlife, folklore, or spiritual practices. For example: the spirit of the deceased「亡くなった人の霊」(なくなったひとのれい). She believes in spirits「彼女は霊を信じている」(かのじょはれいをしんじている). It can also appear in compound words like '霊感 (れいかん)' (spiritual intuition) or '霊界 (れいかい)' (spirit world). Note that '霊' carries a nuanced, often mystical connotation and is distinct from more casual terms like '幽霊 (ゆうれい)' (ghost).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    808

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Beautiful, Lovely

    Reading

    kunyomiうるわ

    uruwa

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    鹿Deer

    Example Word

    奇麗: beautiful or clean. The Japanese adjectival noun '奇麗 (きれい)' can mean both 'clean' and 'beautiful', depending on the context. When used to describe cleanliness, it refers to something being free from dirt or clutter. For example: The room is clean「部屋は奇麗です」(へやはきれいです). When used to describe beauty, it refers to something or someone being aesthetically pleasing. For example: She is beautiful「彼女は奇麗です」(かのじょはきれいです). The word can also be used to describe something as neat or tidy, such as handwriting: Your handwriting is neat「あなたの字は奇麗です」(あなたのじはきれいです). It's important to note that '奇麗' is often written in hiragana as 'きれい' in modern Japanese.

    Radical

    鹿

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    967

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Small bell, Buzzer

    Reading

    kunyomiすず

    suzu

    onyomiりん

    rin

    れい

    rei

    Parts

    Gold Orders

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1258

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Age

    Reading

    kunyomiよわい

    yowai

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Tooth Orders

    Example Word

    高齢: old age. The Japanese noun '高齢 (こうれい)' refers to 'old age' or 'advanced age'. It is commonly used to describe elderly people or the state of being elderly. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as in discussions about healthcare, social welfare, or demographics. For example: The population is aging「人口は高齢化している」(じんこうはこうれいかしている). Elderly care is important「高齢者のケアは重要です」(こうれいしゃのけあはじゅうようです). Note that '高齢' is typically used in a respectful or neutral tone when referring to older individuals.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1574

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Strive, Encourage

    Reading

    kunyomiはげ

    hage

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Power

    Example Word

    励ます: encourage. The Japanese verb '励ます (はげます)' means 'to encourage'. It is used when someone is trying to cheer up or motivate another person, often in situations where the person is feeling down or facing difficulties. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as encouraging a friend, a colleague, or even oneself. For example: I encouraged my friend to keep trying「友達を励まして続けるように言った」(ともだちをはげましてつづけるようにいった). The teacher encouraged the students before the exam「先生は試験前に生徒を励ました」(せんせいはしけんまえにせいとをはげました). It's important to note that this verb often implies emotional support and motivation, rather than just giving advice or instructions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1648

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Slave

    Reading

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Samurai Show, Indicate

    Example Word

    奴隷: slave. The Japanese noun '奴隷 (どれい)' refers to a 'slave', someone who is owned by another person and forced to work without personal freedom. Historically, it was used to describe individuals in servitude, often in contexts of forced labor or subjugation. In modern usage, it can also metaphorically describe someone who is excessively controlled or dominated by another, such as in a relationship or by societal pressures. Example sentences: He was treated like a slave「彼は奴隷のように扱われた」(かれはどれいのようにあつかわれた). Many people were enslaved during that era「その時代には多くの人々が奴隷にされた」(そのじだいにはおおくのひとびとがどれいにされた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1836

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Zero

    Reading

    kunyomiこぼ

    kobo

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Orders

    Example Word

    零下: below zero. The Japanese noun '零下 (れいか)' means 'below zero'. It is used to describe temperatures that are below the freezing point of water (0°C or 32°F). This term is commonly used in weather forecasts or when discussing cold climates. For example: The temperature is below zero today「今日の気温は零下です」(きょうのきおんはれいかです). It was below zero last night「昨夜は零下でした」(さくやはれいかでした). Note that '零下' is often used in combination with temperature numbers, such as '零下5度 (れいかごど)' meaning '5 degrees below zero'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1863

    Handwriting