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じん jin Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Person

    Reading

    kunyomiひと

    hito

    ri

    onyomiじん

    jin

    にん

    nin

    Parts

    丿Katakana no Stretch

    Example Word

    知人: acquaintance. The Japanese noun '知人 (ちじん)' refers to someone you know, but not closely. It is used to describe a person you are familiar with, but who is not a close friend or family member. This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: I met an acquaintance at the station「知人に駅で会いました」(ちじんにえきであいました). She is an acquaintance from work「彼女は仕事の知人です」(かのじょはしごとのちじんです). The word is often used to distinguish between close relationships and more casual ones.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    1

    Radical Forms

    𠂉, 亻, 𠆢

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    God

    Reading

    kunyomiかみ

    kami

    onyomiじん

    jin

    しん

    shin

    Parts

    Cult (示)Report

    Example Word

    神社: shrine. The Japanese noun '神社 (じんじゃ)' refers to a 'shrine', which is a sacred place in Shinto religion dedicated to the worship of kami (spirits or deities). Shrines are often characterized by their distinctive architecture, including torii gates, and are places for rituals, prayers, and festivals. For example: I visited a shrine「神社に行きました」(じんじゃにいきました). The shrine is old「その神社は古いです」(そのじんじゃはふるいです). Shrines play a significant role in Japanese culture and are commonly visited during New Year celebrations and other traditional events.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    99

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Extremely, Tremendously

    Reading

    kunyomiはなは

    hanaha

    onyomiじん

    jin

    Parts

    Sweet Equal, Counter for animals

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    832

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Servant, Retainer

    Reading

    onyomiじん

    jin

    しん

    shin

    Example Word

    大臣: minister. The Japanese noun '大臣 (だいじん)' refers to a 'minister', specifically a high-ranking government official who is in charge of a specific ministry or department. This term is commonly used in political contexts to denote individuals who hold significant authority within the government. For example: The Minister of Finance spoke at the conference「財務大臣が会議で話しました」(ざいむだいじんがかいぎではなしました). The Prime Minister appointed a new Minister of Education「首相が新しい文部科学大臣を任命しました」(しゅしょうがあたらしいもんぶかがくだいじんをにんめいしました). It's important to note that '大臣' is often used in combination with the specific ministry they oversee, such as '外務大臣 (がいむだいじん)' for 'Minister of Foreign Affairs'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    864

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Inquire

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    たず

    tazu

    onyomiじん

    jin

    Parts

    Mouth Measurement Construction

    Example Word

    尋ねる: inquire or ask. The Japanese verb '尋ねる (たずねる)' primarily means 'to ask' or 'to inquire'. It is used when someone is seeking information or clarification about something. This verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often carries a slightly more formal or polite nuance compared to '聞く (きく)', which also means 'to ask'. For example: I asked the teacher a question「先生に質問を尋ねた」(せんせいにしつもんをたずねた). He inquired about the meeting time「彼は会議の時間を尋ねた」(かれはかいぎのじかんをたずねた). Additionally, '尋ねる' can also mean 'to visit' or 'to call on someone', though this usage is less common and typically more formal. For example: She visited her friend's house「彼女は友達の家を尋ねた」(かのじょはともだちのいえをたずねた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    868

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    Reading

    onyomiじん

    jin

    Parts

    Car

    Example Word

    陣: camp. The Japanese noun '陣 (じん)' primarily means 'camp' and refers to a military encampment or a group of people organized for a specific purpose. It is often used in historical or strategic contexts, such as describing the location where troops are stationed. For example: the enemy's camp is nearby「敵の陣は近い」(てきのじんはちかい). They set up a camp in the forest「彼らは森に陣を張った」(かれらはもりにじんをはった). Additionally, '陣' can be used metaphorically to describe a group of people working together, such as a team or faction, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    965

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Exhaust

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiじん

    jin

    Parts

    Foot

    Example Word

    尽きる: end or runout. The Japanese verb '尽きる (つきる)' means 'to run out' or 'to come to an end'. It is used to describe the exhaustion or depletion of something, such as resources, time, or patience. It can also imply reaching the limit of something. For example: the food ran out「食べ物が尽きた」(たべものがつきた). My patience has run out「私の忍耐が尽きた」(わたしのにんたいがつきた). This word often carries a sense of finality or inevitability, and it is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    989

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Benevolent, Humanity

    Reading

    onyomiじん

    jin

    ni

    Parts

    Person (人)Two

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1292

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Blade

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomiじん

    jin

    にん

    nin

    Parts

    Dot Sword

    Example Word

    刃: blade. The Japanese noun '刃 (は)' refers to the 'blade' of a knife, sword, or any cutting tool. It specifically denotes the sharp, cutting edge of such objects. This word is often used in contexts involving weapons, tools, or anything with a sharp edge. For example: the blade of the sword is sharp「刀の刃は鋭い」(かたなのははするどい). Be careful with the blade of the knife「ナイフの刃に気をつけて」(ナイフのはにきをつけて). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something sharp or cutting in nature, though this is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1539

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Swift

    Reading

    onyomiじん

    jin

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    迅速: quick. The Japanese adjectival noun '迅速 (じんそく)' means 'quick' or 'swift'. It is used to describe actions, processes, or responses that are done with speed and efficiency. This term often carries a positive connotation, implying not just speed but also effectiveness. For example: The response was quick「迅速な対応だった」(じんそくなたいおうだった). The delivery was swift「迅速な配達でした」(じんそくはいたつでした). It is commonly used in formal or professional contexts to praise efficiency.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1935

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Kidney

    Reading

    onyomiじん

    jin

    Parts

    Moon, Month

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1975

    Handwriting