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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

    色々: various. The Japanese adjectival noun '色々 (いろいろ)' means 'various' or 'a variety of'. It is used to describe a range of different things or situations. This word is often used to indicate diversity or multiplicity. For example: There are various kinds of flowers「色々な花があります」(いろいろなはながあります). I have various hobbies「私は色々な趣味があります」(わたしはいろいろなしゅみがあります). It can also be used to express that someone has tried many different things, as in 'I've tried various methods「色々な方法を試しました」(いろいろなほうほうをためしました)'. The word is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal 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

    職業: occupation. The Japanese noun '職業 (しょくぎょう)' means 'occupation' or 'profession'. It refers to a person's job or the type of work they do to earn a living. This word is commonly used in formal or everyday contexts to discuss careers, employment, or vocational topics. For example: What is your occupation?「あなたの職業は何ですか?」(あなたのしょくぎょうはなんですか?). Teaching is a rewarding occupation「教えることはやりがいのある職業です」(おしえることはやりがいのあるしょくぎょうです). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as discussing career choices or societal roles.

    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

    触る: touch. The Japanese verb '触る (さわる)' means 'to touch'. It is used when referring to physically touching something with your hands or fingers. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as touching objects, surfaces, or even people. For example: please do not touch the painting「絵に触らないでください」(えにさわらないでください). I touched the cat and it was soft「猫に触ったらふわふわだった」(ねこにさわったらふわふわだった). It's important to note that '触る' implies a gentle or casual touch, and it is often used in situations where the act of touching is significant or noteworthy.

    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

    植物園: botanical garden. The Japanese noun '植物園 (しょくぶつえん)' means 'botanical garden.' This word refers to a specialized garden where a variety of plants are cultivated for scientific research, conservation, and public display. Botanical gardens often feature exotic plants, greenhouses, and thematic displays. For example: Let's go to the botanical garden 「植物園に行きましょう」 (しょくぶつえんにいきましょう). The botanical garden has many rare plants 「その植物園には珍しい植物がたくさんあります」 (そのしょくぶつえんにはめずらしいしょくぶつがたくさんあります). This word is commonly used in contexts related to nature, tourism, and education.

    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

    拭く: wipe. The Japanese verb '拭く (ふく)' means 'to wipe'. It is commonly used when cleaning or drying surfaces by removing dirt, dust, or moisture. For example: I wiped the table「テーブルを拭いた」(テーブルをふいた). She wiped her tears「彼女は涙を拭いた」(かのじょはなみだをふいた). This verb can also be used metaphorically, such as wiping away worries or problems. It is important to note that '拭く' is often used with objects like cloths or tissues, as in '布で拭く (ぬのでふく) (wipe with a cloth)'.

    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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