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えい ei Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Defense

    Reading

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Go

    Example Word

    防衛: defense. The Japanese verbal noun '防衛 (ぼうえい)' means 'defense'. It refers to the act of protecting or safeguarding something, often used in contexts like national defense, self-defense, or protecting against threats. For example: national defense is important「防衛は重要だ」(ぼうえいはじゅうようだ). They are strengthening their defense「彼らは防衛を強化している」(かれらはぼうえいをきょうかしている). This term is commonly used in military, legal, and personal safety contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    312

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Shadow

    Reading

    kunyomiかげ

    kage

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Scene Fur

    Example Word

    撮影: filming. The Japanese verbal noun '撮影 (さつえい)' means 'filming' or 'photography'. It refers to the act of capturing images or video, often in a professional or artistic context. This term is commonly used in the film industry, photography, and media production. For example: The filming of the movie starts tomorrow「映画の撮影は明日から始まります」(えいがのさつえいはあしたからはじまります). We are doing a photoshoot in the park「公園で撮影をしています」(こうえんでさつえいをしています). The word can also be used in contexts like 'location shooting' (ロケ撮影, ろけさつえい) or 'studio filming' (スタジオ撮影, すたじおさつえい).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    386

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Eternity

    Reading

    kunyomiなが

    naga

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Water Dot

    Example Word

    永久: eternal. The Japanese adjectival noun '永久 (えいきゅう)' means 'eternal' or 'permanent'. It is used to describe something that lasts forever or has no end. This word is often used in contexts related to time, nature, or abstract concepts. For example: eternal love「永久の愛」(えいきゅうのあい). The beauty of this place is eternal「この場所の美しさは永久だ」(このばしょのうつくしさはえいきゅうだ). Note that '永久' is often used in formal or poetic contexts to emphasize the timeless nature of something.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    664

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    England, Distinguished

    Reading

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Center Grass

    Example Word

    英文: English writing. The Japanese noun '英文 (えいぶん)' refers to 'English writing' or 'text written in English'. It is commonly used to describe documents, articles, or any written material composed in the English language. For example: This is an English document「これは英文です」(これはえいぶんです). I read an English article「英文の記事を読みました」(えいぶんのきじをよみました). The term is often used in academic, professional, or formal contexts to specify that the content is in English.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    756

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Reflect

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    うつ

    utsu

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Day, Sun Center

    Example Word

    映画: movie. The Japanese noun '映画 (えいが)' means 'movie' or 'film'. It refers to a motion picture, typically shown in theaters or on television. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing films, going to the cinema, or watching movies. For example: I watched a movie yesterday「昨日映画を見ました」(きのうえいがをみました). This movie is interesting「この映画は面白い」(このえいがはおもしろい). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '映画館 (えいがかん)' (movie theater) or '映画監督 (えいがかんとく)' (film director).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    793

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Prosper, Flourish

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    さか

    saka

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Small Crown

    Example Word

    繁栄: prosperity. The Japanese verbal noun '繁栄 (はんえい)' means 'prosperity'. It refers to the state of flourishing, thriving, or being successful, often in the context of economic, social, or cultural growth. This word is commonly used in formal or written contexts to describe the prosperity of a nation, business, or community. For example: The prosperity of the country depends on innovation「国の繁栄は革新にかかっている」(くにのはんえいかくしんにかかっている). We wish for the continued prosperity of our company「我々は会社の継続的な繁栄を願っています」(われわれはかいしゃのけいぞくてきなはんえいをねがっています). Note that '繁栄' is often used in a positive and aspirational sense, emphasizing growth and success.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    841

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Sharp

    Reading

    kunyomiするど

    surudo

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Gold (金)

    Example Word

    鋭い: sharp. The Japanese adjective '鋭い (するどい)' primarily means 'sharp'. This can refer to physical sharpness, such as a knife or blade, but it is also commonly used to describe mental sharpness, keen senses, or intense emotions. For example: a sharp knife「鋭いナイフ」(するどいナイフ). He has a sharp mind「彼は鋭い頭脳を持っている」(かれはするどいずのうをもっている). The word can also describe something piercing or intense, like a sharp pain or a sharp gaze. For instance: a sharp pain「鋭い痛み」(するどいいたみ). It is important to note that '鋭い' is often used metaphorically to describe abstract qualities, such as sharp wit or keen observation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1190

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Manage

    Reading

    kunyomiいとな

    itona

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Bath Small Crown

    Example Word

    営業: business. The Japanese verbal noun '営業 (えいぎょう)' primarily means 'business' or 'sales'. It refers to the activities involved in running a business, particularly those related to selling products or services. This term is often used in contexts such as business operations, sales strategies, or customer service. For example: The store is open for business「店は営業中です」(みせはえいぎょうちゅうです). Our company's sales are increasing「うちの会社の営業が伸びています」(うちのかいしゃのえいぎょうがのびています). It's important to note that '営業' can also refer to the act of soliciting or promoting business, as in '営業活動 (えいぎょうかつどう) (sales activities)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1243

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Swim

    Reading

    kunyomiおよ

    oyo

    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Water (水)Eternity

    Example Word

    泳ぐ: swim. The Japanese verb '泳ぐ (およぐ)' means 'to swim'. It is used to describe the action of moving through water by using one's body, typically arms and legs. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as swimming in a pool, ocean, or river. For example: I swim every morning「私は毎朝泳ぎます」(わたしはまいあさおよぎます). The children are swimming in the pool「子供たちはプールで泳いでいます」(こどもたちはプールでおよいでいます). It's important to note that '泳ぐ' is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. When specifying the location where someone is swimming, the particle 'で' is used, as in 'プールで泳ぐ (プールでおよぐ) (to swim in the pool)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1544

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    うた

    uta

    よ(む)
    onyomiえい

    ei

    Parts

    Say (言)Eternity

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1715

    Handwriting