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ほ ho Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Walk

    Reading

    kunyomiある

    aru

    あゆ

    ayu

    onyomi

    ho

    bu

    Parts

    Stop 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

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    150

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Law, Method

    Reading

    onyomiほう

    hou

    ho

    ha

    Parts

    Water (水)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

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    169

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Preserve

    Reading

    kunyomiたも

    tamo

    onyomi

    ho

    Parts

    Person (人)

    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

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    560

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Catch

    Reading

    kunyomiつか

    tsuka

    to

    とら

    tora

    onyomi

    ho

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    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

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    851

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Bay, Seaside

    Reading

    kunyomiうら

    ura

    onyomi

    ho

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1158

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Supplement

    Reading

    kunyomiおぎな

    ogina

    onyomi

    ho

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1420

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Shop, Pave

    Reading

    onyomi

    ho

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    2007

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Furrow

    Reading

    kunyomi

    se

    うね

    une

    onyomi

    ho

    ぼう

    bou

    mo

    Parts

    Long time

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2059

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Make progress

    Reading

    kunyomiはかど

    hakado

    onyomiちょく

    choku

    ho

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2093

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Nurse, Suckle

    Reading

    kunyomiふく

    fuku

    ほぐく

    hoguku

    onyomi

    ho

    Parts

    Mouth

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2129

    Handwriting