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さく saku Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    Reading

    kunyomiつく

    tsuku

    onyomi

    sa

    さく

    saku

    Parts

    Person (人)𠂉Person (人)Two Stick

    Example Word

    制作: production. The Japanese noun '制作 (せいさく)' refers to the act of creating or producing something, often used in the context of art, media, or creative works. It emphasizes the process of bringing something into existence, such as a film, artwork, or program. For example: The production of this movie took two years「この映画の制作には2年かかりました」(このえいがのせいさくにはにねんかかりました). He is in charge of the production of the TV show「彼はそのテレビ番組の制作を担当しています」(かれはそのテレビばんぐみのせいさくをたんとうしています). This word is commonly used in professional or artistic contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    96

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Yesterday, Previous

    Reading

    onyomiさく

    saku

    Parts

    Day, Sun

    Example Word

    一昨年: year before last. The Japanese noun '一昨年 (おととし)' refers to 'the year before last'. It is used to indicate the year that is two years prior to the current year. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when referring to events or occurrences that happened two years ago. For example: I visited Japan the year before last「一昨年、日本を訪れました」(おととし、にほんをおとずれました). The year before last was very cold「一昨年はとても寒かった」(おととしはとてもさむかった). It's important to note that '一昨年' is a specific term and should not be confused with '去年 (きょねん)', which means 'last year'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    589

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Plan, Policy

    Reading

    onyomiさく

    saku

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)

    Example Word

    政策: policy. The Japanese noun '政策 (せいさく)' refers to a 'policy', particularly in the context of government or organizational strategies and plans. It is used to describe a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an authority. For example: The government announced a new economic policy「政府は新しい経済政策を発表した」(せいふはあたらしいけいざいせいさくをはっぴょうした). This company has a strict environmental policy「この会社は厳しい環境政策を持っている」(このかいしゃはきびしいかんきょうせいさくをもっている). The term is often used in formal contexts and can apply to various fields such as economic, social, or foreign policy.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1104

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Search, Rope

    Reading

    onyomiさく

    saku

    Parts

    Ten Crown Thread

    Example Word

    索引: index. The Japanese noun '索引 (さくいん)' means 'index'. It refers to a list of terms, topics, or names, often found at the end of a book, that helps readers locate specific information within the text. This term is commonly used in academic, technical, and reference materials. For example: The index is at the back of the book「索引は本の後ろにあります」(さくいんはほんのうしろにあります). Please check the index for the page number「ページ番号を索引で確認してください」(ページばんごうをさくいんでかくにんしてください). The word is neutral in tone and is widely understood in both formal and informal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1498

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Book, Volume

    Reading

    onyomiさく

    saku

    さつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Enclosure

    Example Word

    冊: counter. The Japanese suffix '冊 (さつ)' is a counter used specifically for books, magazines, and other bound printed materials. It is attached to numbers to count these items. For example: one book「一冊」(いっさつ), two books「二冊」(にさつ). This counter is essential when discussing quantities of books or similar items in Japanese. Example sentences: I bought three books「本を三冊買いました」(ほんをさんさつかいました). She has five magazines「彼女は雑誌を五冊持っています」(かのじょはざっしをごさつもっています).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1508

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    Reading

    onyomiさく

    saku

    しゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Gold (金)Old times

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1687

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Plane, Cut by chipping

    Reading

    kunyomiけず

    kezu

    onyomiさく

    saku

    Parts

    Sword (刀)Resemble, Resemblance

    Example Word

    削る: reduce or shave. The Japanese verb '削る (けずる)' primarily means 'to shave' or 'to reduce'. When used in the context of 'shave', it refers to the act of removing thin layers from a surface, such as shaving wood or facial hair. For example: He shaved his beard「彼はひげを削った」(かれはひげをけずった). In the context of 'reduce', it implies decreasing the amount or size of something, often in a figurative sense. For example: The company reduced its workforce「会社は人員を削った」(かいしゃはじんいんをけずった). The verb can be used both literally and metaphorically, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1771

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Palisade

    Reading

    kunyomiしがらみ

    shigarami

    とりで

    toride

    しがら

    shigara

    onyomiさん

    san

    さく

    saku

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Book, Volume

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1872

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Squeeze

    Reading

    kunyomiしぼ

    shibo

    onyomiさく

    saku

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1990

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Vinegar

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    onyomiさく

    saku

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac

    Example Word

    酢: vinegar. The Japanese noun '酢 (す)' means 'vinegar'. It refers to the sour liquid made through fermentation, commonly used in cooking, seasoning, or preserving food. In Japanese cuisine, vinegar is a key ingredient in dishes like sushi rice, salads, and pickles. Example sentences: I added vinegar to the salad「サラダに酢を入れました」(サラダにすをいれました). This vinegar is very sour「この酢はとても酸っぱいです」(このすはとてもすっぱいです). Vinegar is also used in traditional Japanese remedies and cleaning due to its antibacterial properties.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2025

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Retrace the past, Go upstream

    Reading

    kunyomiさかのぼ

    sakanobo

    onyomiさく

    saku

    so

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    遡る: go back or trace back. The Japanese verb '遡る (さかのぼる)' primarily means 'to go back' or 'to trace back' in time or to a point of origin. It is often used to describe retracing steps, revisiting past events, or exploring the origins of something. For example: Let's trace back the history of this tradition「この伝統の歴史を遡りましょう」(このでんとうのれきしをさかのぼりましょう). The river flows back to its source「その川は源まで遡る」(そのかわはみなもとまでさかのぼる). This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in describing time, history, or even physical paths.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2060

    Handwriting