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はい hai Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Distribute

    Reading

    kunyomiくば

    kuba

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac Oneself

    Example Word

    支配: control or domination. The Japanese verbal noun '支配 (しはい)' primarily means 'control' or 'domination'. It refers to the act of exercising authority or influence over others, often in a hierarchical or authoritative context. This word is commonly used in political, social, or organizational settings. For example: The king ruled with absolute control「王は絶対的な支配を持っていた」(おうはぜったいてきなしはいをもっていた). The company dominates the market「その会社は市場を支配している」(そのかいしゃはしじょうをしはいしている). Note that '支配' can also imply a sense of subjugation or oppression, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    368

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Back, Height

    Reading

    kunyomi

    se

    せい

    sei

    そむ

    somu

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    North Meat

    Example Word

    背景: background. The Japanese noun '背景 (はいけい)' primarily means 'background'. It can refer to the physical background of a scene or image, such as in photography or art, or the contextual background of a situation, such as historical, social, or personal circumstances. For example: The background of the photo is beautiful「写真の背景は美しい」(しゃしんのはいけいはうつくしい). Understanding the historical background is important「歴史的背景を理解することが重要だ」(れきしてきはいけいをりかいすることがじゅうようだ). This word is versatile and can be used in various contexts to describe the setting or circumstances surrounding a subject.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    429

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pluck, Extract

    Reading

    kunyomi

    nu

    onyomiはつ

    hatsu

    はい

    hai

    ばつ

    batsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Friend

    Example Word

    抜く: remove or surpass. The Japanese verb '抜く (ぬく)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to remove' or 'to extract', often used when taking something out of a place or situation. For example: I removed the cork from the bottle「瓶の栓を抜いた」(びんのせんをぬいた). The second meaning is 'to surpass' or 'to outdo', used when someone or something exceeds others in ability or performance. For example: He surpassed everyone in the race「彼はレースで皆を抜いた」(かれはレースでみんなをぬいた). The verb is versatile and its meaning depends heavily on context. It can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '気を抜く (きをぬく)', which means 'to let one's guard down'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    526

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Cup, Cupfuls

    Reading

    kunyomiさかずき

    sakazuki

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Not

    Example Word

    一杯: full or a lot. The Japanese adverb '一杯 (いっぱい)' can mean 'full' or 'a lot'. When used to mean 'full', it describes something that is completely filled to capacity, such as a glass or a room. For example: the glass is full「コップは一杯です」(コップはいっぱいです). When used to mean 'a lot', it indicates a large quantity or amount of something. For example: there are a lot of people「人が一杯います」(ひとがいっぱいいます). The nuance of '一杯' can vary depending on the context, but it generally conveys the idea of being filled or abundant.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    848

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Defeat

    Reading

    kunyomiやぶ

    yabu

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Shellfish Strike

    Example Word

    敗戦: defeat. The Japanese verbal noun '敗戦 (はいせん)' means 'defeat' or 'losing a war'. It is commonly used to refer to a military defeat, particularly in the context of wars or battles. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a significant loss in other areas, such as sports or competitions. For example: Japan experienced defeat in World War II「日本は第二次世界大戦で敗戦を経験した」(にほんはだいにじせかいたいせんではいせんをけいけんした). The team suffered a crushing defeat「チームは惨敗を喫した」(チームはざんぱいをきっした). Note that '敗戦' carries a formal tone and is often used in historical or serious contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1005

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fellow, Comrade

    Reading

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Mistake, Negative Car

    Example Word

    先輩: senior. The Japanese noun '先輩 (せんぱい)' refers to someone who is senior to you in age, experience, or status, particularly in school, work, or a group. It is commonly used to address or refer to someone who has been in an organization or field longer than you. For example: My senior at work is very kind「私の先輩はとても親切です」(わたしのせんぱいはとてもしんせつです). I respect my senior「私は先輩を尊敬しています」(わたしはせんぱいをそんけいしています). This term is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, emphasizing respect and hierarchy in relationships.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1026

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Worship

    Reading

    kunyomiおが

    oga

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Hand (手)One

    Example Word

    拝見: see. The Japanese verbal noun '拝見 (はいけん)' is a humble expression meaning 'to see' or 'to look at'. It is used to show respect or humility when referring to the act of seeing something, especially when the subject is something belonging to someone of higher status or when the speaker wants to be polite. For example: I will take a look at the document「書類を拝見します」(しょるいをはいけんします). May I see your work?「あなたの作品を拝見してもいいですか?」(あなたのさくひんをはいけんしてもいいですか?). This term is often used in formal or business settings to convey politeness and respect.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1051

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Actor, Haiku

    Reading

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Person (人)Mistake, Negative

    Example Word

    俳句: haiku. The Japanese noun '俳句 (はいく)' refers to a traditional form of Japanese poetry consisting of three lines with a 5-7-5 syllable structure. Haiku often capture a moment in nature or evoke a specific emotion, and they are known for their brevity and depth. For example: I wrote a haiku about the moon「月について俳句を書いた」(つきについてはいくをかいた). This haiku is beautiful「この俳句は美しい」(このはいくはうつくしい). Haiku is a significant part of Japanese culture and is appreciated worldwide for its simplicity and elegance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1094

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Waste, Abolish

    Reading

    kunyomiすた

    suta

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Departure

    Example Word

    廃止: abolition. The Japanese verbal noun '廃止 (はいし)' means 'abolition' or 'discontinuation'. It refers to the act of officially ending or stopping something, such as a system, law, or practice. This term is often used in formal or official contexts. For example: The government decided on the abolition of the law「政府はその法律の廃止を決定した」(せいふはそのほうりつのはいしをけっていした). The company announced the discontinuation of the service「その会社はサービスの廃止を発表した」(そのかいしゃはサービスのはいしをはっぴょうした). Note that '廃止' is typically used in written or formal speech, and its usage implies a permanent termination.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1427

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Repudiate

    Reading

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Hand (手)Mistake, Negative

    Example Word

    排出: discharge or emission. The Japanese noun '排出 (はいしゅつ)' refers to the act of emitting or discharging something, such as gases, liquids, or waste. It is commonly used in environmental contexts to describe the release of substances into the environment. For example: The factory reduced its emissions「工場は排出を減らした」(こうじょうははいしゅつをへらした). The discharge of waste into the river is prohibited「川への排出は禁止されている」(かわへのはいしゅつはきんしされている). This word is often used in technical or formal settings, particularly when discussing pollution or industrial processes.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1637

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Lung

    Reading

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    Meat 巿

    Example Word

    肺: lung. The Japanese noun '肺 (はい)' refers to the organ known as the 'lung'. It is used in medical, biological, and everyday contexts to describe the respiratory organ in humans and animals. For example: His lungs are healthy「彼の肺は健康です」(かれのはいはけんこうです). Smoking damages the lungs「喫煙は肺を傷つける」(きつえんははいをきずつける). The word is also used in compound terms like '肺炎 (はいえん)' (pneumonia) or '肺がん (はいがん)' (lung cancer).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1822

    Handwriting