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kanji
理Meaning
Reason
Reading
onyomiりri
Parts
王King 里Hometown
Example Word
総理大臣: Prime Minister. The Japanese noun '総理大臣 (そうりだいじん)' means 'Prime Minister.' This term refers to the head of government in Japan, who is responsible for leading the cabinet and implementing national policies. The Prime Minister is appointed by the Emperor after being designated by the National Diet. Example usage: The meeting was attended by the Prime Minister 「その会議には総理大臣が出席した」 (そのかいぎにはそうりだいじんがしゅっせきした). The Prime Minister announced new policies 「総理大臣が新しい政策を発表した」 (そうりだいじんがあたらしいせいさくをはっぴょうした).
Radical
玉
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
88
Handwriting
kanji
利Meaning
Profit, Advantage
Reading
kunyomiきki
onyomiりri
Parts
禾Cereal 刂Sword (刀)
Example Word
左利き: left handed. The Japanese noun '左利き (ひだりきき)' refers to someone who is left-handed. It is used to describe a person's dominant hand preference. For example: my brother is left-handed「私の兄は左利きです」(わたしのあにはひだりききです). She writes with her left hand because she is left-handed「彼女は左利きなので左手で書きます」(かのじょはひだりききなのでひだりてでかきます). This term can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is designed or suited for left-handed people, such as '左利き用のはさみ (ひだりききようのはさみ) (scissors for left-handed people).'
Radical
刀
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
262
Handwriting
kanji
離Meaning
Detach, Separate
Reading
kunyomiはなhana
onyomiりri
Parts
离 隹Bird
Example Word
離婚: divorce. The Japanese verbal noun '離婚 (りこん)' means 'divorce'. It refers to the legal dissolution of a marriage. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the act of ending a marital relationship. For example: They decided to get a divorce「彼らは離婚することに決めた」(かれらはりこんすることにきめた). Divorce rates are increasing「離婚率が増えている」(りこんりつがふえている). The word can also be used in compound phrases, such as '離婚届 (りこんとどけ)' (divorce papers).
Radical
隹
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
401
Handwriting
kanji
裏Meaning
Inside, Rear
Reading
kunyomiうらura
onyomiりri
Parts
亠Lid 里Hometown
Example Word
裏切る: betray. The Japanese verb '裏切る (うらぎる)' means 'to betray'. It is used to describe the act of breaking trust or loyalty, often in a significant or hurtful way. This verb can be applied to various contexts, such as personal relationships, organizations, or even ideals. For example: he betrayed his friend「彼は友達を裏切った」(かれはともだちをうらぎった). She felt betrayed by her colleague「彼女は同僚に裏切られたと感じた」(かのじょはどうりょうにうらぎられたとかんじた). The word carries a strong emotional weight and is often used in serious or dramatic situations.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
497
Handwriting
kanji
里Meaning
Hometown
Reading
kunyomiさとsato
onyomiりri
Parts
田Rice field 土Soil
Example Word
古里: hometown. The Japanese noun '古里 (ふるさと)' refers to one's hometown or birthplace, often evoking a sense of nostalgia and emotional attachment. It is commonly used to describe the place where someone grew up or has deep roots. For example: I miss my hometown「古里が懐かしい」(ふるさとがなつかしい). He returned to his hometown「彼は古里に帰った」(かれはふるさとにかえった). The word carries a sentimental tone and is often associated with memories of childhood or family.
Radical
里
Stroke Count
7JLPT
UnknownGrade
2Frequency
556
Handwriting
kanji
履Meaning
Fulfill, Footgear
Reading
kunyomiはha
onyomiりri
Parts
尸Corpse 復Restore
Example Word
履物: footwear. The Japanese noun '履物 (はきもの)' refers to 'footwear' or 'items worn on the feet'. This term is a general category that includes shoes, sandals, slippers, and other types of foot coverings. It is commonly used in contexts where discussing types of footwear or customs related to footwear, such as removing shoes before entering a home. For example: Please remove your footwear「履物を脱いでください」(はきものをぬいでください). Traditional Japanese footwear「伝統的な履物」(でんとうてきなはきもの). The word is often used in formal or descriptive contexts rather than casual conversation.
Radical
尸
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1537
Handwriting
kanji
痢Meaning
Diarrhea, Diarrhoea
Reading
onyomiりri
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
12JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
2082
Handwriting