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kanji
合Meaning
Fit, Match
Reading
kunyomiあa
あいai
onyomiがga
ごうgou
Parts
口Mouth 一One 人Person
Example Word
組み合わせる: combine. The Japanese verb '組み合わせる (くみあわせる)' means 'to combine' or 'to put together'. It is used when referring to the act of joining or mixing different elements, parts, or ideas to create something new or functional. This verb is often used in contexts like cooking, design, or problem-solving. For example: combine these ingredients「これらの材料を組み合わせてください」(これらのざいりょうをくみあわせてください). We combined our ideas to solve the problem「私たちは問題を解決するためにアイデアを組み合わせました」(わたしたちはもんだいをかいけつするためにアイデアをくみあわせました). Note that this verb can also imply a thoughtful or strategic combination, not just a random mix.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
48
Handwriting
kanji
強Meaning
Strong
Reading
kunyomiしshi
つよtsuyo
onyomiきょうkyou
ごうgou
Parts
虫Insect 厶Private 弓Bow
Example Word
強引: forceful. The Japanese adjective '強引 (ごういん)' means 'forceful' or 'pushy'. It describes actions or behavior that are done in a way that disregards others' opinions or feelings, often implying a lack of consideration or subtlety. This word carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting that the action is overly aggressive or coercive. For example: He made a forceful decision「彼は強引に決めた」(かれはごういんにきめた). The salesman was pushy「そのセールスマンは強引だった」(そのセールスマンはごういんだった). It is often used to criticize someone's behavior or approach.
Radical
弓
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
258
Handwriting
kanji
業Meaning
Business
Reading
kunyomiわざwaza
onyomiぎょうgyou
ごうgou
Parts
未Not yet 䒑Herbs 业Business (業)
Example Word
失業: unemployment. The Japanese verbal noun '失業 (しつぎょう)' refers to the state of being unemployed or losing one's job. It is commonly used in contexts related to economics, job markets, and personal situations. For example: unemployment is increasing「失業が増えている」(しつぎょうがふえている). He lost his job due to the company's bankruptcy「会社の倒産で彼は失業した」(かいしゃのとうさんでかれはしつぎょうした). The term can also be used in compound words like '失業率 (しつぎょうりつ)' (unemployment rate) or '失業保険 (しつぎょうほけん)' (unemployment insurance).
Radical
木
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
310
Radical Form
业
Handwriting
kanji
郷Meaning
Hometown
Reading
onyomiきょうkyou
ごうgou
Parts
幺Slight 艮Stopping ⻏Mound (阜)
Example Word
郷: hometown. The Japanese noun '郷 (ごう)' refers to one's hometown or the place where one was born and raised. It carries a nostalgic or sentimental connotation, often evoking feelings of longing or attachment to one's roots. For example: I miss my hometown「郷が懐かしい」(ごうがなつかしい). He returned to his hometown「彼は郷に帰った」(かれはごうにかえった). This word is commonly used in literary or poetic contexts to emphasize a deep connection to one's place of origin.
Radical
邑
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
752
Handwriting
kanji
号Meaning
Number
Reading
onyomiごうgou
Parts
口Mouth 丂Breath obstruction
Example Word
記号: sign or symbol. The Japanese noun '記号 (きごう)' refers to a 'symbol' or 'sign'. It is used to describe a mark, character, or visual representation that conveys meaning, often in a concise or abstract way. This word is commonly used in contexts such as mathematics, music, or written language. For example: The symbol for infinity is interesting「無限の記号は面白い」(むげんのきごうはおもしろい). Musical notation uses many signs「楽譜には多くの記号が使われている」(がくふにはおおくのきごうがつかわれている). Note that '記号' can also refer to punctuation marks or other visual indicators in written text.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
804
Handwriting
kanji
后Meaning
Empress
Reading
kunyomiきさきkisaki
onyomiこうkou
ごうgou
Parts
口Mouth
Example Word
皇后: empress. The Japanese noun '皇后 (こうごう)' refers to the 'empress', specifically the wife of the reigning emperor. This term is used in the context of the Japanese imperial family and carries a formal and respectful tone. For example: The empress attended the ceremony「皇后は式典に出席しました」(こうごうはしきてんにしゅっせきしました). The empress is known for her charity work「皇后は慈善活動で知られています」(こうごうはじぜんかつどうでしられています). This term is distinct from other titles like '皇太子妃 (こうたいしひ)' (crown princess) or '女帝 (じょてい)' (female emperor), as it specifically denotes the consort of the emperor.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1834
Handwriting