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kanji
歩Meaning
Walk
Reading
kunyomiあるaru
あゆayu
onyomiほho
ぶbu
Parts
止Stop 少Few
Example Word
徒歩: walking. The Japanese noun '徒歩 (とほ)' refers to the act of walking or traveling on foot. It is commonly used to describe a mode of transportation or the distance that can be covered by walking. For example: It's a 10-minute walk「徒歩10分です」(とほじゅっぷんです). I went to the station on foot「徒歩で駅に行きました」(とほでえきにいきました). This term is often used in directions or when discussing travel times, emphasizing that no vehicles are involved.
Radical
止
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
150
Handwriting
kanji
法Meaning
Law, Method
Reading
onyomiほうhou
ほho
はha
Parts
氵Water (水)去Past
Example Word
立法: legislation. The Japanese noun '立法 (りっぽう)' refers to the act or process of making laws. It is commonly used in contexts related to government, politics, and legal systems. For example: The Diet is responsible for legislation「国会は立法を担当する」(こっかいはりっぽうをたんとうする). This law was passed through proper legislation「この法律は適切な立法を通じて成立した」(このほうりつはてきせつなりっぽうをとおじてせいりつした). The term is often associated with the legislative branch of government and the creation of laws.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
169
Handwriting
kanji
保Meaning
Preserve
Reading
kunyomiたもtamo
onyomiほho
Parts
亻Person (人)呆
Example Word
保全: preservation or conservation. The Japanese noun '保全 (ほぜん)' refers to the act of preserving or conserving something, often in the context of maintaining its original state or preventing damage. It is commonly used in fields such as environmental protection, cultural heritage, and infrastructure maintenance. For example: environmental preservation is important「環境保全は大切です」(かんきょうほぜんはたいせつです). The conservation of historical buildings「歴史的建造物の保全」(れきしてきけんぞうぶつのほぜん). This word emphasizes the proactive effort to protect and maintain something valuable.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
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
10JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
851
Handwriting
kanji
補Meaning
Supplement
Reading
kunyomiおぎなogina
onyomiほho
Parts
衤 甫
Example Word
補助: assistance or subsidy. The Japanese noun '補助 (ほじょ)' can mean 'assistance' or 'subsidy', depending on the context. When referring to 'assistance', it often implies support or help provided to someone or something, such as in a collaborative effort. For example: The government provides assistance to small businesses「政府は中小企業に補助を提供する」(せいふはちゅうしょうきぎょうにほじょをていきょうする). When referring to 'subsidy', it typically involves financial aid or support, often from a government or organization. For example: The project received a subsidy from the local government「そのプロジェクトは地方自治体から補助を受けた」(そのプロジェクトはちほうじちたいからほじょをうけた). The word is commonly used in formal or official contexts.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1420
Handwriting
kanji
舗Meaning
Shop, Pave
Reading
onyomiほho
Parts
舎House, Quarters 甫
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
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
2007
Handwriting