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じゅん jun Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pure

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Thread Barracks, Station troops

    Example Word

    純粋: pure. The Japanese adjectival noun '純粋 (じゅんすい)' means 'pure'. It is used to describe something that is free from impurities, contamination, or anything that might dilute its essence. This term can be applied to physical substances, such as pure water「純粋な水」(じゅんすいなみず), as well as abstract concepts, like pure intentions「純粋な意図」(じゅんすいないと). It can also describe a person's character, indicating innocence or sincerity, as in 'a pure heart'「純粋な心」(じゅんすいなこころ). The word carries a positive connotation, often implying something is untainted or genuine.

    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

    順番: order. The Japanese noun '順番 (じゅんばん)' means 'order' or 'turn'. It refers to the sequence or arrangement in which things occur or are done. This word is commonly used in contexts where people or things are arranged in a specific sequence, such as waiting in line or following a set procedure. For example: It's your turn「あなたの順番です」(あなたのじゅんばんです). Please wait for your turn「順番を待ってください」(じゅんばんをまってください). The word can also be used to describe the order of events or steps in a process, such as in cooking or instructions.

    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

    準備: preparation. The Japanese verbal noun '準備 (じゅんび)' means 'preparation'. It refers to the act of getting ready or making arrangements for something. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as preparing for an event, a trip, or even a meal. For example: I am preparing for the exam「試験の準備をしています」(しけんのじゅんびをしています). She made preparations for the party「彼女はパーティーの準備をしました」(かのじょはパーティーのじゅんびをしました). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '準備運動 (じゅんびうんどう)' (warm-up exercises).

    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