kanji

Meaning

Reason

Reading

Parts

王King 里Hometown

Example Word

修理: repair. The Japanese verbal noun '修理 (しゅうり)' means 'repair'. It refers to the act of fixing or restoring something that is broken or damaged. This word is commonly used in contexts involving mechanical, electronic, or structural repairs. For example: I will repair the car「車を修理します」(くるまをしゅうりします). The watch is under repair「時計は修理中です」(とけいはしゅうりちゅうです). It can also be used in a broader sense, such as repairing relationships or systems, though it is most frequently associated with physical objects.

Radical

玉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

88

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Profit, Advantage

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 刂Sword (刀)

Example Word

利く: work. The Japanese verb '利く (きく)' means 'to work' or 'to be effective'. It is often used to describe something functioning as intended or having an effect. For example: this medicine works「この薬は利く」(このくすりはきく). His plan worked「彼の計画は利いた」(かれのけいかくはきいた). It can also be used to describe someone's abilities, such as '彼は頭が利く (かれはあたまがきく)' meaning 'he is quick-witted'. Note that this verb is different from '聞く (きく)' which means 'to listen' or 'to ask'.

Radical

刀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

262

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Detach, Separate

Reading

Parts

离 隹Bird

Example Word

離陸: takeoff. The Japanese verbal noun '離陸 (りりく)' means 'takeoff' and is primarily used in the context of aviation to describe the moment when an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the start of a project or endeavor. For example: The plane is about to take off「飛行機が離陸しようとしている」(ひこうきがりりくしようとしている). The new business is ready for takeoff「新しいビジネスが離陸の準備ができている」(あたらしいビジネスがりりくのじゅんびができている). Note that '離陸' is often used in formal or technical contexts.

Radical

隹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

401

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Inside, Rear

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 里Hometown

Example Word

裏門: back gate. The Japanese noun '裏門 (うらもん)' refers to a 'back gate' or 'rear entrance' of a building, estate, or compound. It is often used to describe a secondary or less prominent entrance, as opposed to the main gate. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The back gate is closed「裏門は閉まっている」(うらもんはしまっている). He entered through the back gate「彼は裏門から入った」(かれはうらもんからはいった). In some cases, '裏門' can also imply a sense of secrecy or informality, as it is less visible than the main entrance.

Radical

衣

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

497

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hometown

Reading

Parts

田Rice field 土Soil

Example Word

里: village. The Japanese noun '里 (さと)' refers to a 'village' or a rural area, often contrasting with urban areas. It carries a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, evoking images of traditional Japanese countryside life. This word is commonly used in literature and poetry to depict idyllic rural settings. For example: I returned to my hometown village「私は里に帰りました」(わたしはさとかえりました). The village is surrounded by mountains「里は山に囲まれている」(さとはやまにかこまれている). Additionally, '里' can sometimes refer to a foster home or a place where someone is raised, as in '里親 (さとおや)' (foster parent).

Radical

里

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

556

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fulfill, Footgear

Reading

Parts

尸Corpse 復Restore

Example Word

履歴: history. The Japanese noun '履歴 (りれき)' refers to a record or history of events, actions, or experiences. It is commonly used in contexts such as job histories, academic records, or personal histories. For example: Please submit your job history「履歴を提出してください」(りれきをていしゅつしてください). His academic history is impressive「彼の学歴は素晴らしい」(かれのがくれきはすばらしい). This word can also be used in digital contexts, such as browser history 'ブラウザの履歴 (ぶらうざのりれき)'.

Radical

尸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1537

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Glassy

Reading

Radical

玉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1651

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Officer, Official

Reading

Parts

丈Stout, Length 口Mouth

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1675

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pear

Reading

Parts

利Profit, Advantage 木Tree, Wood

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1837

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Diarrhea, Diarrhoea

Reading

Parts

疒Sick 利Profit, Advantage

Example Word

下痢: diarrhea. The Japanese verbal noun '下痢 (げり)' refers to 'diarrhea', a condition characterized by frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements. It is commonly used in medical or everyday contexts to describe this specific health issue. For example: I have diarrhea「下痢をしています」(げりをしています). He got diarrhea from bad food「彼は悪い食べ物で下痢になった」(かれはわるいたべものでげりになった). This term is straightforward and typically used in both formal and informal settings to describe the condition.

Radical

疒

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2082

Handwriting