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しょ sho

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Place

    Reading

    kunyomiところ

    tokoro

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Door Axe, Catty

    Example Word

    役所: government or office. The Japanese noun '役所 (やくしょ)' refers to a government office or administrative building where official business is conducted. It is commonly used to describe local government offices, such as city halls or municipal offices, where services like issuing documents, handling taxes, or providing public information are carried out. For example: I went to the city office to submit documents「役所に書類を提出しに行きました」(やくしょにしょるいをていしゅつにいきました). The government office is closed on weekends「役所は週末に閉まっています」(やくしょはしゅうまつにしまっています). Note that while '役所' often refers to local government offices, it can also broadly refer to any government administrative body.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    65

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Write

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Brush Day, Sun

    Example Word

    書き方: way of writing. The Japanese noun '書き方 (かきかた)' refers to the 'way of writing' or 'method of writing'. It is often used to describe the style, technique, or rules of writing something, such as calligraphy, essays, or even kanji. For example: The way of writing kanji is difficult「漢字の書き方は難しい」(かんじのかきかたはむずかしい). She taught me the correct way of writing a letter「彼女は手紙の正しい書き方を教えてくれた」(かのじょはてがみのただしいかきかたをおしえてくれた). This word is commonly used in educational contexts or when discussing writing techniques.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    67

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deal with

    Reading

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Late

    Example Word

    処方: prescription. The Japanese noun '処方 (しょほう)' refers to a 'prescription' in the medical context. It specifically denotes the act of prescribing medication or the written instructions provided by a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine. This term is commonly used in healthcare settings. For example: The doctor wrote a prescription「医者が処方を書いた」(いしゃがしょほうをかいた). I need to take this prescription to the pharmacy「この処方を薬局に持っていかなければならない」(このしょほうをやっきょくにもっていかなければならない). The word is often associated with medical treatment and is essential in contexts involving healthcare and medication management.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    212

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, First

    Reading

    kunyomiはじ

    haji

    so

    はつ

    hatsu

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Sword

    Example Word

    初級: beginner. The Japanese noun '初級 (しょきゅう)' refers to a beginner or introductory level. It is commonly used in educational contexts to describe courses, classes, or materials designed for those who are just starting to learn a subject. For example: I am taking a beginner-level Japanese class「私は初級の日本語クラスを取っています」(わたしはしょきゅうのにほんごクラスをとっています). This textbook is for beginners「この教科書は初級者向けです」(このきょうかしょはしょきゅうしゃむけです). The term emphasizes the foundational stage of learning and is often contrasted with intermediate (中級, ちゅうきゅう) and advanced (上級, じょうきゅう) levels.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    226

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    Reading

    kunyomiもろ

    moro

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Say (言)Someone

    Example Word

    諸国: countries. The Japanese noun '諸国 (しょこく)' refers to 'countries' or 'nations', often used in a plural sense to denote multiple countries collectively. It is commonly used in formal or historical contexts to refer to various nations or regions. For example: trade relations with various countries「諸国との貿易関係」(しょこくとのぼうえきかんけい). The cultures of many countries「諸国の文化」(しょこくのぶんか). This term is often seen in historical texts or discussions about international relations, emphasizing a collective or comparative perspective on nations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    477

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, Together

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    ちょ

    cho

    Parts

    Thread Someone

    Example Word

    一緒に: together. The Japanese adverb '一緒に (いっしょに)' means 'together'. It is used to indicate that two or more people or things are doing something in unison or in the same place. This adverb is commonly used in invitations or when suggesting joint activities. For example: Let's go together「一緒に行きましょう」(いっしょにいきましょう). We ate together「一緒に食べました」(いっしょにたべました). It can also be used to express that something is done simultaneously or in combination, as in 'I will study together with my friend'「友達と一緒に勉強します」(ともだちといっしょにべんきょうします).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    537

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hot

    Reading

    kunyomiあつ

    atsu

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Day, Sun Someone

    Example Word

    暑い: hot. The Japanese adjective '暑い (あつい)' means 'hot' and is specifically used to describe hot weather or a hot climate. It is not used for objects or food, which would instead use '熱い (あつい)'. For example: today is hot「今日は暑い」(きょうはあつい). This summer is very hot「この夏はとても暑い」(このなつはとてもあつい). Note that '暑い' is often used to express discomfort due to high temperatures, as in '暑いですね (あついですね) (It's hot, isn't it?)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1221

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government office

    Reading

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Net Someone

    Example Word

    消防署: fire station. The Japanese noun '消防署 (しょうぼうしょ)' refers to a 'fire station', which is a facility where firefighters and firefighting equipment are stationed. This term is commonly used in contexts related to emergency services, fire safety, and public safety infrastructure. For example: The fire station is near the park「消防署は公園の近くです」(しょうぼうしょはこうえんのちかくです). I called the fire station to report the fire「火事を報告するために消防署に電話しました」(かじをほうこくするためにしょうぼうしょにでんわしました). The word is a compound of '消防 (しょうぼう)', meaning 'firefighting', and '署 (しょ)', meaning 'office' or 'station'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1479

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moreover, Also

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    しょ

    sho

    so

    Example Word

    且つ: and. The Japanese conjunction '且つ (かつ)' is used to connect two statements or ideas, similar to the English 'and'. However, it is more formal and often used in written language or formal speech. It emphasizes that both connected elements are true or applicable. For example: He is intelligent and diligent「彼は賢く且つ勤勉だ」(かれはかしこくかつきんべんだ). This method is effective and safe「この方法は効果的且つ安全だ」(このほうほうはこうかてきかつあんぜんだ). Note that '且つ' is less common in casual conversation, where 'そして' or 'そして' might be used instead.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1576

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sparse, Alienate

    Reading

    kunyomiうと

    uto

    まば

    maba

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    so

    Parts

    Bundle, Bind

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1707

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Commoner, Manifold

    Reading

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 廿Twenty Fire (火)

    Example Word

    庶民: commoners. The Japanese noun '庶民 (しょみん)' refers to 'commoners' or 'ordinary people'. It is used to describe the general populace, as opposed to the elite or aristocracy. This term often carries a neutral or slightly humble connotation, emphasizing the everyday lives of regular people. For example: The life of commoners is simple「庶民の生活はシンプルだ」(しょみんのせいかつはシンプルだ). Commoners enjoy festivals too「庶民もお祭りを楽しむ」(しょみんもおまつりをたのしむ). The word is commonly used in historical contexts or when discussing social classes, but it can also appear in modern contexts to contrast ordinary people with those in positions of power or wealth.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1931

    Handwriting

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