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しょく shoku

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Color

    Reading

    kunyomiいろ

    iro

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    しき

    shiki

    Parts

    Wrap Swirling water

    Example Word

    色: color or appearance. The Japanese noun '色 (いろ)' primarily means 'color'. It refers to the hue or shade of an object, such as red, blue, or green. For example: the color of the sky is blue「空の色は青い」(そらのいろはあおい). Additionally, '色 (いろ)' can also mean 'appearance' or 'look', often used to describe the outward expression or mood of a situation or person. For example: her face showed a troubled look「彼女の顔に困った色が見えた」(かのじょのかおにこまったいろがみえた). This dual meaning makes '色 (いろ)' a versatile word in Japanese, used in both literal and figurative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    126

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eat, Food

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ta

    ku

    onyomiじき

    jiki

    しょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Person Good

    Example Word

    朝食: breakfast. The Japanese noun '朝食 (ちょうしょく)' means 'breakfast'. It refers to the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning. This word is more formal compared to the casual term '朝ごはん (あさごはん)'. It is commonly used in written language, formal settings, or when emphasizing the meal's importance. For example: I eat breakfast every morning「私は毎朝朝食を食べます」(わたしはまいあさちょうしょくをたべます). Breakfast is the most important meal of the day「朝食は一日で最も重要な食事です」(ちょうしょくはいちにちでもっともじゅうようなしょくじです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    153

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Employment

    Reading

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Ear

    Example Word

    職員: staff. The Japanese noun '職員 (しょくいん)' refers to 'staff' or 'employees' of an organization, institution, or company. It is commonly used to describe people who work in a professional capacity, such as school staff, hospital staff, or office workers. For example: The staff is very helpful「職員はとても親切です」(しょくいんはとてもしんせつです). The hospital staff works hard「病院の職員は一生懸命働いています」(びょういんのしょくいんはいっしょうけんめいはたらいています). This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    671

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weave

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    しき

    shiki

    Parts

    Thread

    Example Word

    組織: organization. The Japanese verbal noun '組織 (そしき)' primarily means 'organization'. It refers to a structured group of people working together towards a common goal, such as a company, institution, or association. It can also refer to the act of organizing or structuring something. For example: The organization is growing「組織が成長している」(そしきがせいちょうしている). He is in charge of organizing the event「彼はイベントの組織を担当している」(かれはイベントのそしきをたんとうしている). Additionally, in a biological context, '組織' can refer to 'tissue', such as in the human body. For example: This tissue is damaged「この組織は損傷している」(このそしきはそんしょうしている).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    766

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Touch, Contact

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    さわ

    sawa

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Corner, Angle Insect

    Example Word

    触れる: touch. The Japanese verb '触れる (ふれる)' primarily means 'to touch' or 'to come into contact with'. It can be used both literally and figuratively. In its literal sense, it refers to physical contact, such as touching an object or surface. For example: Please do not touch the painting「絵に触れないでください」(えにふれないでください). In a figurative sense, it can mean to touch upon a topic or subject, as in: The speaker touched on an important issue「スピーカーは重要な問題に触れた」(スピーカーはじゅうようなもんだいにふれた). Additionally, '触れる' can also imply a brief or light touch, often suggesting a delicate or careful interaction. For example: The wind gently touched my face「風が私の顔に優しく触れた」(かぜがわたしのかおにやさしくふれた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    882

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plant

    Reading

    kunyomi

    u

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Straight, Repair

    Example Word

    田植え: rice planting. The Japanese verbal noun '田植え (たうえ)' refers to the act of planting rice seedlings in a paddy field. This term is deeply rooted in Japanese agriculture and culture, as rice has been a staple food in Japan for centuries. The process of '田植え' is typically carried out during the rainy season in early summer. For example: Rice planting is hard work「田植えは大変な仕事です」(たうえはたいへんなしごとです). They started rice planting early in the morning「彼らは朝早く田植えを始めました」(かれらはあさはやくたうえをはじめました). This term is often used in contexts related to farming, rural life, and traditional Japanese practices.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    885

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decorate

    Reading

    kunyomiかざ

    kaza

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Eat (食)Person Towel

    Example Word

    飾る: decorate. The Japanese verb '飾る (かざる)' means 'to decorate' or 'to adorn'. It is used when embellishing or beautifying something, such as a room, a cake, or even oneself. This verb can be applied to both physical objects and abstract concepts. For example: She decorated the room with flowers「彼女は部屋を花で飾った」(かのじょはへやをはなでかざった). He adorned himself with jewelry「彼は宝石で身を飾った」(かれはほうせきでみをかざった). The verb can also imply adding something to enhance appearance or value, as in 'to embellish a story'「話を飾る」(はなしをかざる).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1040

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wipe

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    ぬぐ

    nugu

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    しき

    shiki

    Parts

    Hand (手)Style, Ceremony

    Example Word

    拭う: wipe. The Japanese verb '拭う (ぬぐう)' means 'to wipe'. It is used to describe the action of removing something (like dirt, tears, or sweat) by wiping with a cloth, hand, or similar object. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe removing or erasing something intangible, such as suspicion or a bad reputation. For example: she wiped her tears「彼女は涙を拭った」(かのじょはなみだをぬぐった). He wiped the table clean「彼はテーブルをきれいに拭った」(かれはテーブルをきれいにぬぐった). The company tried to wipe away the scandal「会社はスキャンダルを拭い去ろうとした」(かいしゃはスキャンダルをぬぐいさろうとした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1156

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Multiply

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Bad Straight, Repair

    Example Word

    増殖: proliferation. The Japanese noun '増殖 (ぞうしょく)' refers to the process of rapid increase or multiplication, often used in biological contexts to describe cell growth or reproduction. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the spread or expansion of ideas, technologies, or other phenomena. For example: The proliferation of bacteria is concerning「細菌の増殖が心配だ」(さいきんのぞうしょくがしんぱいだ). The rapid proliferation of smartphones has changed society「スマートフォンの急速な増殖が社会を変えた」(スマートフォンのきゅうそくなぞうしょくがしゃかいをかえた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1695

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request, Entrust

    Reading

    kunyomiたの

    tano

    しょく

    shoku

    onyomiしょく

    shoku

    Parts

    Mouth Belong

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2105

    Handwriting

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