Page 1
kanji
純Meaning
Pure
Reading
onyomiじゅんjun
Parts
糸Thread 屯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
糸
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
784
Handwriting
kanji
順Meaning
Order, Obey
Reading
onyomiじゅんjun
Parts
川River 頁Page
Example Word
順々に: in order. The Japanese adverb '順々に (じゅんじゅんに)' means 'in order' or 'one after another.' It is used to describe things happening in a sequential or orderly manner, often implying a logical progression. For example: Please read the pages in order 「ページを順々に読んでください」 (ページをじゅんじゅんによんでください). The students entered the classroom one after another 「生徒たちは順々に教室に入った」 (せいとたちはじゅんじゅんにきょうしつにはいった). This adverb can also be used to describe events or actions occurring in a particular sequence, such as '順々に説明する (じゅんじゅんにせつめいする)', meaning 'to explain step by step.'
Radical
頁
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
954
Handwriting
kanji
準Meaning
Follow, Semi
Reading
onyomiじゅんjun
Parts
氵Water (水)淮 十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
水
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1147
Handwriting
kanji
巡Meaning
Go around, Patrol
Reading
kunyomiめぐmegu
onyomiじゅんjun
Parts
⻌Walk 巛
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
巛
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1168
Handwriting
kanji
盾Meaning
Shield
Reading
kunyomiたてtate
onyomiじゅんjun
Parts
十Ten 目Eye ⺁
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
目
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1510
Handwriting
kanji
旬Meaning
Decameron
Reading
onyomiしゅんshun
じゅんjun
Parts
日Day, Sun 勹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
日
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1858
Handwriting
kanji
循Meaning
Circulate, Sequential
Reading
onyomiじゅんjun
Parts
彳Stop 盾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
彳
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
2068
Handwriting