ほ ho

kanji

歩

Meaning

Walk

Reading

kunyomiある

aru

あゆ

ayu

onyomiほ

ho

ぶ

bu

Parts

少Few 止Stop

Example Word

歩く: walk. The Japanese verb '歩く (あるく)' means 'to walk'. It is used to describe the action of moving on foot at a regular pace. This verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be applied to various contexts, such as walking to a destination, taking a stroll, or simply moving from one place to another on foot. For example: I walk to school every day「私は毎日学校に歩く」(わたしはまいにちがっこうであるく). Let's walk in the park「公園を歩きましょう」(こうえんであるきましょう). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe progress or movement in a non-literal sense, such as 'walking through life'.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

8

JLPT

N4

Grade

2

Frequency

150

Handwriting

kanji

法

Meaning

Law, Method

Reading

onyomiほう

hou

ほ

ho

は

ha

Parts

氵Water (水)去Past

Example Word

法: law or method. The Japanese noun '法 (ほう)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'law', referring to legal rules or regulations established by a governing body. For example: This is against the law「これは法に反する」(これはほうにはんする). The second meaning is 'method', referring to a way or technique of doing something. For example: This is a new method「これは新しい法だ」(これはあたらしいほうだ). The context in which '法' is used will determine whether it refers to 'law' or 'method'. It's important to note that while '法' can stand alone as a noun, it is often combined with other kanji to form compound words that specify the type of law or method, such as '法律 (ほうりつ)' for 'legislation' or '方法 (ほうほう)' for 'way/method'.

Radical

水

Stroke Count

8

JLPT

N3

Grade

4

Frequency

169

Handwriting

kanji

保

Meaning

Preserve

Reading

kunyomiたも

tamo

onyomiほ

ho

Parts

亻Person (人)呆

Example Word

保険: insurance. The Japanese noun '保険 (ほけん)' means 'insurance'. It refers to a system or contract where individuals or entities pay premiums to protect against financial loss or damage. This term is commonly used in contexts like health insurance, car insurance, or life insurance. For example: I have health insurance「私は健康保険を持っています」(わたしはけんこうほけんをもっています). Car insurance is mandatory「車の保険は必須です」(くるまのほけんはひっすです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that provides security or a safeguard against potential risks.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

9

JLPT

N1

Grade

5

Frequency

560

Handwriting

kanji

捕

Meaning

Catch

Reading

kunyomiつか

tsuka

と

to

とら

tora

onyomiほ

ho

Parts

扌Hand (手)甫

Example Word

逮捕: arrest. The Japanese verbal noun '逮捕 (たいほ)' means 'arrest'. It refers to the act of taking someone into custody by legal authority, typically in the context of law enforcement. This term is commonly used in legal, news, and everyday contexts when discussing criminal activities or police actions. For example: The police made an arrest「警察が逮捕した」(けいさつがたいほした). He was arrested for theft「彼は窃盗で逮捕された」(かれはせっとうでたいほされた). Note that '逮捕' is often used in formal or serious contexts and is not typically used in casual conversation.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

10

JLPT

N3

Grade

7

Frequency

851

Handwriting

kanji

浦

Meaning

Bay, Seaside

Reading

kunyomiうら

ura

onyomiほ

ho

Parts

氵Water (水)甫

Radical

水

Stroke Count

10

JLPT

N1

Grade

9

Frequency

1158

Handwriting

kanji

補

Meaning

Supplement

Reading

kunyomiおぎな

ogina

onyomiほ

ho

Parts

衤甫

Example Word

候補: candidate. The Japanese noun '候補 (こうほ)' means 'candidate'. It is commonly used to refer to someone who is being considered for a position, role, or opportunity. This term is often used in political, professional, or academic contexts. For example: he is a candidate for the position「彼はそのポジションの候補です」(かれはそのポジションのこうほです). She is a candidate for the scholarship「彼女は奨学金の候補です」(かのじょはしょうがくきんのこうほです). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as being a candidate for a prize or an award.

Radical

衣

Stroke Count

12

JLPT

N2

Grade

6

Frequency

1420

Handwriting

kanji

舗

Meaning

Shop, Pave

Reading

onyomiほ

ho

Parts

甫舎House, Quarters

Example Word

店舗: shop or store. The Japanese noun '店舗 (てんぽ)' refers to a physical retail establishment, such as a store or shop. It is commonly used to describe a place where goods or services are sold to customers. This term is often used in business contexts, such as when discussing the number of stores a company operates or the location of a shop. For example: The store is located in the city center「その店舗は街の中心にあります」(そのてんぽはまちのちゅうしんにあります). They are planning to open a new shop「新しい店舗を開く予定です」(あたらしいてんぽをひらくよていです). Note that '店舗' is a more formal term compared to '店 (みせ)', which is a more general and casual term for a shop.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

15

JLPT

N1

Grade

7

Frequency

2007

Handwriting

kanji