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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

    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

    巡る: revolve or tour. The Japanese verb '巡る (めぐる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to revolve' or 'to go around', often used to describe something moving in a circular or cyclical manner, such as the Earth revolving around the Sun「地球は太陽を巡る」(ちきゅうはたいようをめぐる). The second meaning is 'to tour' or 'to visit multiple places in sequence', such as when someone visits various temples on a pilgrimage「彼はお寺を巡った」(かれはおてらをめぐった). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe the passage of time or the recurrence of events, as in 'seasons revolve'「季節が巡る」(きせつがめぐる).

    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

    盾: shield. The Japanese noun '盾 (たて)' means 'shield'. This word refers to a piece of armor held in the hand or on the arm to protect against attacks. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that provides protection or defense. For example: He raised his shield to block the attack「彼は盾を上げて攻撃を防いだ」(かれはたてをあげてこうげきをふせいだ). The law acts as a shield for citizens「法律は市民の盾となる」(ほうりつはしみんのたてとなる). In historical or fantasy contexts, '盾' is often associated with knights or warriors.

    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

    上旬: first ten days of the month. The Japanese noun '上旬 (じょうじゅん)' refers to the first 10 days of a month. It is commonly used in contexts where specifying a time period within a month is necessary, such as scheduling, planning, or reporting. For example: The event will be held in the first 10 days of March「イベントは3月上旬に開催されます」(イベントはさんがつじょうじゅんにかいさいされます). I will submit the report by the first 10 days of next month「来月上旬までにレポートを提出します」(らいげつじょうじゅんまでにレポートをていしゅつします).

    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