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じゅん jun

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pure

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Thread Barracks, Station troops

    Example Word

    純: pure. The Japanese prefix '純 (じゅん)' means 'pure' and is often used to describe something that is genuine, unadulterated, or untainted. It can be attached to nouns to convey a sense of purity or authenticity. For example: pure love「純愛」(じゅんあい). pure gold「純金」(じゅんきん). This prefix is commonly used in contexts related to emotions, materials, or concepts to emphasize their untainted or genuine nature. It is important to note that '純' is often used in compound words and carries a positive connotation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    784

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Order, Obey

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    River Page

    Example Word

    順序: order or sequence. The Japanese noun '順序 (じゅんじょ)' refers to the arrangement or sequence of things, events, or steps. It emphasizes the logical or proper arrangement of elements. For example: Please follow the correct order「正しい順序に従ってください」(ただしいじゅんじょにしたがってください). The sequence of events is important「出来事の順序が重要です」(できごとのじゅんじょがじゅうようです). This word is often used in contexts like instructions, processes, or storytelling to describe the proper or logical flow of actions or events.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    954

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, Semi

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Water (水) Ten

    Example Word

    水準: level. The Japanese noun '水準 (すいじゅん)' means 'level'. It is commonly used to refer to a standard, degree, or quality of something, often in a comparative or evaluative context. For example, it can describe the level of skill, economic standards, or academic performance. Example sentences: The water level is high「水準が高い」(すいじゅんがたかい). The standard of living in this country is high「この国の生活水準は高い」(このくにのせいかつすいじゅんはたかい). Note that '水準' is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in discussions about economics, education, or science.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1147

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Go around, Patrol

    Reading

    kunyomiめぐ

    megu

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    お巡りさん: police. The Japanese noun 'お巡りさん (おまわりさん)' is a colloquial and polite term for a police officer. It is derived from the verb '巡る (めぐる)', meaning 'to go around', and refers to the patrol duties of police officers. This term is often used by children or in casual conversations to refer to police officers in a friendly and approachable manner. For example: The police officer helped me「お巡りさんが助けてくれた」(おまわりさんがたすけてくれた). I saw a police officer on the street「通りでお巡りさんを見た」(とおりでおまわりさんをみた). The term carries a warm and respectful tone, making it suitable for everyday use.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1168

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shield

    Reading

    kunyomiたて

    tate

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Ten Eye

    Example Word

    矛盾: contradiction. The Japanese verbal noun '矛盾 (むじゅん)' means 'contradiction'. It refers to a situation where two or more statements, ideas, or actions are mutually incompatible or inconsistent. This term is often used in logical, philosophical, or everyday contexts to describe conflicting elements. For example: there is a contradiction in his story「彼の話には矛盾がある」(かれのはなしにはむじゅんがある). The policy is full of contradictions「その政策は矛盾だらけだ」(そのせいさくはむじゅんだらけだ). The word originates from an ancient Chinese fable about a spear that could pierce any shield and a shield that could block any spear, highlighting the inherent contradiction.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1510

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moisten, Watered

    Reading

    kunyomiうるお

    uruo

    うる

    uru

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1726

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decameron

    Reading

    onyomiしゅん

    shun

    じゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Day, Sun Wrap

    Example Word

    下旬: last third. The Japanese noun '下旬 (げじゅん)' refers to the 'last third' of a month, specifically the period from the 21st to the end of the month. It is commonly used in contexts related to time, scheduling, or planning. For example: The event will be held in the last third of October「イベントは10月の下旬に開催されます」(イベントはじゅうがつのげじゅんにかいさいされます). The report is due by the last third of this month「レポートは今月の下旬までに提出してください」(レポートはこんげつのげじゅんまでにていしゅつしてください). This term is often used in formal or business settings to specify dates or deadlines.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1858

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Die a martyr, Martyr

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Bad Decameron

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2022

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Circulate, Sequential

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Stop Shield

    Example Word

    循環: circulation. The Japanese noun '循環 (じゅんかん)' means 'circulation'. It refers to the movement or flow of something in a circular or recurring pattern. This word is commonly used in contexts such as blood circulation, environmental cycles, or the circulation of goods and money. For example: blood circulation is important for health「血液の循環は健康に重要です」(けつえきのじゅんかんはけんこうにじゅうようです). The circulation of money stimulates the economy「お金の循環が経済を活性化します」(おかねのじゅんかんがけいざいをかっせいかします). It can also be used metaphorically to describe the cyclical nature of events or ideas.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2068

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approve, Semi

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Ice (水)Bird

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2120

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obey, Abide by

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Walk Respect, Revered

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2121

    Handwriting

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