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kanji
色Meaning
Color
Reading
kunyomiいろiro
onyomiしょくshoku
しきshiki
Parts
勹Wrap 巴Swirling water
Example Word
特色: feature or characteristic. The Japanese noun '特色 (とくしょく)' refers to a distinctive feature or characteristic that sets something apart. It is often used to describe unique qualities of objects, places, or concepts. For example: The city's feature is its beautiful scenery「その街の特色は美しい景色です」(そのまちのとくしょくはうつくしいけしきです). This product's characteristic is its durability「この製品の特色は耐久性です」(このせいひんのとくしょくはたいきゅうせいです). The word is commonly used in formal or descriptive contexts to highlight what makes something special or different.
Radical
色
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
126
Handwriting
kanji
食Meaning
Eat, Food
Reading
kunyomiたta
くku
onyomiじきjiki
しょくshoku
Parts
人Person 良Good
Example Word
昼食: lunch. The Japanese noun '昼食 (ちゅうしょく)' means 'lunch'. It refers to the midday meal, typically eaten around noon. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: I ate lunch at the cafeteria「私は食堂で昼食を食べた」(わたしはしょくどうでちゅうしょくをたべた). Let's have lunch together「一緒に昼食を食べましょう」(いっしょにちゅうしょくをたべましょう). The word can also be used in compound phrases like '昼食時間 (ちゅうしょくじかん)' meaning 'lunchtime'.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
153
Radical Form
飠
Handwriting
kanji
職Meaning
Employment
Reading
onyomiしょくshoku
Parts
耳Ear 戠
Example Word
職: job or profession. The Japanese noun '職 (しょく)' refers to one's job, occupation, or profession. It is commonly used to describe the type of work someone does or their role in a workplace. For example: I am looking for a new job「新しい職を探しています」(あたらしいしょくをさがしています). His profession is a teacher「彼の職は教師です」(かれのしょくはきょうしです). The word can also be used in compound words, such as '転職 (てんしょく)' (changing jobs) or '職業 (しょくぎょう)' (occupation). It is important to note that '職' often carries a formal tone and is typically used in professional or official contexts.
Radical
耳
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
671
Handwriting
kanji
織Meaning
Weave
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiしょくshoku
しきshiki
Parts
糸Thread 戠
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
糸
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
766
Handwriting
kanji
触Meaning
Touch, Contact
Reading
kunyomiふfu
さわsawa
onyomiしょくshoku
Parts
角Corner, Angle 虫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
角
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
882
Handwriting
kanji
植Meaning
Plant
Reading
kunyomiうu
onyomiしょくshoku
Parts
木Tree, Wood 直Straight, Repair
Example Word
植える: plant. The Japanese verb '植える (うえる)' means 'to plant'. It is used when referring to the act of placing a plant, tree, or seed into the ground so that it can grow. This verb is commonly used in gardening, agriculture, or any context involving planting vegetation. For example: I planted flowers in the garden「庭に花を植えた」(にわにはなをうえた). They planted trees along the road「道路沿いに木を植えた」(どうろぞいにきをうえた). The verb can also be used metaphorically, such as planting an idea or concept in someone's mind.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
885
Handwriting
kanji
飾Meaning
Decorate
Reading
kunyomiかざkaza
onyomiしょくshoku
Parts
飠Eat (食)人Person 巾Towel
Example Word
装飾: decoration. The Japanese noun '装飾 (そうしょく)' means 'decoration'. It refers to the act of decorating or embellishing something, or the decorative elements themselves. This word is often used in contexts related to art, design, fashion, and interior decoration. For example: The room was full of beautiful decorations「その部屋は美しい装飾でいっぱいだった」(そのへやはうつくしいそうしょくでいっぱいだった). She specializes in floral decoration「彼女は花の装飾を専門にしている」(かのじょははなのそうしょくをせんもんにしている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is ornamental or non-essential, such as 'decorative language' (装飾的な言葉, そうしょくてきなことば).
Radical
食
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1040
Handwriting
kanji
拭Meaning
Wipe
Reading
kunyomiふfu
ぬぐnugu
onyomiしょくshoku
しきshiki
Parts
扌Hand (手)式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
手
Stroke Count
9JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1156
Handwriting
kanji
殖Meaning
Multiply
Reading
kunyomiふfu
onyomiしょくshoku
Parts
歹Bad 直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
歹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1695
Handwriting