kanji

Meaning

Reason

Reading

Parts

王King 里Hometown

Example Word

理由: reason. The Japanese noun '理由 (りゆう)' means 'reason'. It refers to the cause, explanation, or justification for something. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to explain why something happened or why someone did something. For example: What is the reason for your absence?「欠席の理由は何ですか？」(けっせきのりゆうはなんですか？). There is no reason to worry「心配する理由はない」(しんぱいするりゆうはない). It can also be used in legal or logical contexts to denote grounds or rationale.

Radical

玉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

88

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Profit, Advantage

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 刂Sword (刀)

Example Word

利息: interest. The Japanese noun '利息 (りそく)' refers to 'interest' in the financial sense, specifically the amount of money charged for borrowing or earned from lending money. It is commonly used in contexts related to banking, loans, and investments. For example: The bank charges high interest「銀行は高い利息を取る」(ぎんこうはたかいりそくをとる). I earned interest on my savings「貯金に利息がついた」(ちょきんにりそくがついた). This term is neutral and can be used in both positive and negative contexts depending on whether one is paying or receiving interest.

Radical

刀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

262

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Detach, Separate

Reading

Parts

离 隹Bird

Example Word

分離: separation. The Japanese verbal noun '分離 (ぶんり)' means 'separation'. It refers to the act or process of dividing or disconnecting something from a whole. This term is often used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as separating objects, ideas, or relationships. For example: the separation of church and state「教会と国家の分離」(きょうかいとこっかのぶんり). The separation of waste is important for recycling「廃棄物の分離はリサイクルに重要です」(はいきぶつのぶんりはりさいくるにじゅうようです). Note that '分離' can also imply a sense of detachment or isolation, depending on the context.

Radical

隹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

401

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Inside, Rear

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 里Hometown

Example Word

裏口: backdoor. The Japanese noun '裏口 (うらぐち)' refers to a 'backdoor' or 'rear entrance'. It is commonly used to describe a secondary or less obvious entrance to a building, often used for practical or discreet purposes. In some contexts, it can also imply something done secretly or unofficially, such as '裏口入学 (うらぐちにゅうがく)', which refers to gaining admission through unofficial or unfair means. Example sentences: Please use the backdoor「裏口を使ってください」(うらぐちをつかってください). They entered through the backdoor「彼らは裏口から入った」(かれらはうらぐちからはいった).

Radical

衣

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

497

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hometown

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

556

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fulfill, Footgear

Reading

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

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