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kanji
例Meaning
Example
Reading
kunyomiたとtato
onyomiれいrei
Parts
亻Person (人)列File
Example Word
例文: example. The Japanese noun '例文 (れいぶん)' means 'example sentence'. This term is commonly used in educational contexts, such as language learning or grammar studies, to refer to sentences that illustrate the use of a particular word, phrase, or grammatical structure. For example: Please look at the example sentence「例文を見てください」(れいぶんをみてください). This example sentence is easy to understand「この例文はわかりやすい」(このれいぶんはわかりやすい). It's important to note that '例文' is often used in textbooks, dictionaries, and language learning materials to help learners understand how words or grammar points are used in context.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
339
Handwriting
kanji
冷Meaning
Cold
Reading
kunyomiさsa
ひhi
つめtsume
onyomiれいrei
Parts
冫Ice (水)令Orders
Example Word
冷える: cool. The Japanese verb '冷える (ひえる)' means 'to cool' or 'to become cold'. It is often used to describe a decrease in temperature, either literally or metaphorically. For example: the beer has cooled「ビールが冷えた」(びーるがひえた). My body feels cold「体が冷える」(からだがひえる). This verb can also be used to describe a cooling of emotions or relationships, such as 'their relationship has cooled down'「彼らの関係は冷えた」(かれらのかんけいはひえた). Note that '冷える' is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. To express the action of cooling something else, the transitive verb '冷やす (ひやす)' is used.
Radical
冫
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
544
Handwriting
kanji
礼Meaning
Bow, Salute
Reading
onyomiれいrei
Parts
礻Cult (示)乙Second, Latter
Example Word
儀礼: etiquette. The Japanese noun '儀礼 (ぎれい)' refers to formal etiquette, ceremonies, or rituals. It is often used in contexts involving traditional or formal practices, such as social customs, religious ceremonies, or diplomatic protocols. For example: The wedding ceremony followed strict etiquette「結婚式は厳格な儀礼に従った」(けっこんしきはげんかくなぎれいにしたがった). Diplomatic etiquette is important in international relations「外交儀礼は国際関係で重要だ」(がいこうぎれいはこくさいかんけいでじゅうようだ). The word emphasizes the structured and formal nature of the actions or behaviors it describes.
Radical
示
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
605
Handwriting
kanji
戻Meaning
Return
Reading
kunyomiもどmodo
onyomiれいrei
Parts
户 大Big
Example Word
戻す: return. The Japanese verb '戻す (もどす)' means 'to return' or 'to put something back'. It is used when referring to the act of returning something to its original place or state. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as returning a borrowed item, reverting a situation, or restoring something to its previous condition. For example: Please return the book to the shelf「本を棚に戻してください」(ほんをたなにもどしてください). I returned the money to him「彼にお金を戻した」(かれにおかねをもどした). It's important to note that '戻す' is often used in situations where the action involves physically or metaphorically bringing something back to where it was before.
Radical
戶
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
9Frequency
668
Handwriting
kanji
令Meaning
Orders
Reading
onyomiれいrei
Parts
亼 卩Seal
Example Word
仮令: even. The Japanese adverb '仮令 (たとえ)' is used to express a hypothetical or extreme condition, often translated as 'even if' or 'even though'. It is commonly used in conjunction with words like 'ても' or 'でも' to emphasize that the following statement holds true regardless of the condition. For example: Even if it rains, I will go「仮令雨が降っても、行きます」(たとえあめがふっても、いきます). Even though it's difficult, I won't give up「仮令難しくても、諦めない」(たとえむずかしくても、あきらめない). This word is often used in formal or literary contexts and carries a sense of strong determination or inevitability.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
781
Handwriting
kanji
霊Meaning
Spirits
Reading
kunyomiたまtama
onyomiりょうryou
れいrei
Parts
⻗ 一One 亚
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
雨
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
808
Handwriting
kanji
麗Meaning
Beautiful, Lovely
Reading
kunyomiうるわuruwa
onyomiれいrei
Parts
丽 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
19JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
967
Handwriting
kanji
齢Meaning
Age
Reading
kunyomiよわいyowai
onyomiれいrei
Parts
歯Tooth 令Orders
Example Word
年齢: age. The Japanese noun '年齢 (ねんれい)' means 'age'. It refers to the number of years a person or thing has existed. This word is commonly used in formal contexts, such as when filling out forms or discussing demographics. For example: What is your age?「あなたの年齢は何歳ですか?」(あなたのねんれいはなんさいですか?). The legal drinking age is 20「飲酒の法定年齢は20歳 です」(いんしゅのほうていねんれいははたちです). Note that '年齢' is more formal than '歳 (さい)', which is also used to express age but in a more casual manner.
Radical
齒
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1574
Handwriting
kanji
励Meaning
Strive, Encourage
Reading
kunyomiはげhage
onyomiれいrei
Parts
厉 力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
力
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1648
Handwriting
kanji
隷Meaning
Slave
Reading
onyomiれいrei
Parts
士Samurai 示Show, Indicate 隶
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
隶
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1836
Handwriting
kanji
零Meaning
Zero
Reading
kunyomiこぼkobo
onyomiれいrei
Parts
⻗ 令Orders
Example Word
零: zero. The Japanese noun '零 (れい)' means 'zero'. It is used to denote the number zero, often in contexts such as mathematics, scores, or temperatures. For example: The temperature is zero degrees「温度は零度です」(おんどはれいどです). The score is zero「スコアは零です」(スコアはれいです). This word can also be used metaphorically to indicate nothingness or the absence of something, as in 'He has zero experience「彼は経験が零です」(かれはけいけんがれいです)'. Note that '零' is more formal than the alternative 'ゼロ', which is also commonly used in Japanese.
Radical
雨
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1863
Handwriting