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kanji
兵Meaning
Soldier
Reading
onyomiへいhei
ひょうhyou
Parts
丘Hill 八Eight
Example Word
兵: soldier. The Japanese noun '兵 (へい)' primarily means 'soldier'. It refers to a person who serves in an army or military force. This term is often used in formal or historical contexts. For example: The soldier fought bravely「兵は勇敢に戦った」(へいはゆうかんにたたかった). Many soldiers were injured「多くの兵が負傷した」(おおくのへいがふしょうした). The word can also appear in compound nouns, such as '兵士 (へいし)' which also means 'soldier', but '兵' alone is more concise and often used in literary or formal settings.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
218
Handwriting
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表Meaning
Surface, Express
Reading
kunyomiあらわarawa
おもてomote
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
𧘇Garment (衣)龶Life (生)
Example Word
公表: announcement. The Japanese noun '公表 (こうひょう)' refers to the act of making something publicly known or announcing it officially. It is often used in formal contexts, such as government announcements, corporate disclosures, or public statements. For example: The company made an announcement about the new product「会社は新製品について公表しました」(かいしゃはしんせいひんについてこうひょうしました). The government announced the new policy「政府は新しい政策を公表しました」(せいふはあたらしいせいさくをこうひょうしました). The word carries a formal tone and is typically used for significant or official information.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
251
Handwriting
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評Meaning
Evaluate
Reading
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
言Say 平Flat
Example Word
評価: evaluation or appraisal. The Japanese verbal noun '評価 (ひょうか)' refers to the act of assessing or judging the value, quality, or performance of something or someone. It is commonly used in contexts such as performance reviews, product reviews, or academic assessments. For example: The teacher gave a high evaluation to the student「先生はその生徒に高い評価を与えた」(せんせいはそのせいとにたかいひょうかをあたえた). This product received a good appraisal from customers「この商品は顧客から良い評価を受けた」(このしょうひんはこきゃくからよいひょうかをうけた). Note that '評価' can also imply a formal or systematic judgment, often used in professional or academic settings.
Radical
言
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
614
Handwriting
kanji
氷Meaning
Ice
Reading
kunyomiひhi
こおりkoori
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
水Water 丶Dot
Example Word
氷: ice. The Japanese noun '氷 (こおり)' means 'ice'. This word refers to the solid form of water, typically found in cold environments or created artificially. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as describing ice cubes, icy surfaces, or frozen conditions. For example: The lake is covered with ice「湖は 氷で覆われている」(みずうみはこおりでおおわれている). Please put some ice in the drink「飲み物に氷を入れてください」(のみものにこおりをいれてください). The word can also appear in compound nouns, such as '氷水 (こおりみず)' meaning 'ice water'.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
1096
Handwriting
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標Meaning
Signpost, Mark
Reading
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
木Tree, Wood 票Vote, Ballot
Example Word
指標: indicator. The Japanese noun '指標 (しひょう)' means 'indicator'. It refers to a sign, measure, or index that shows the state or level of something. This word is often used in contexts such as economics, science, and statistics to describe data points or metrics that provide insight into trends or conditions. For example: The economic indicators are improving「経済指標が改善している」(けいざいしひょうがかいぜんしている). This chart shows key performance indicators「このチャートは主要な業績指標を示している」(このチャートはしゅようなぎょうせきしひょうをしめしている).
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木
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
1188
Handwriting
kanji
拍Meaning
Clap, Beat
Reading
onyomiはくhaku
ひょうhyou
Parts
扌Hand (手)白White
Example Word
拍子: beat. The Japanese noun '拍子 (ひょうし)' primarily refers to the 'beat' or 'rhythm' in music, but it can also denote the timing or moment of an event. It is often used in contexts related to music, dance, or even the timing of actions. For example: keep the beat「拍子を取る」(ひょうしをとる). At that moment「その拍子に」(そのひょうしに). The word can also imply a sudden or coincidental occurrence, as in 'in the heat of the moment'.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1446
Handwriting
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餅Meaning
Mochi rice cake
Reading
kunyomiもちmochi
もちいmochii
onyomiへいhei
ひょうhyou
Parts
飠Eat (食)并
Example Word
餅: rice cake. The Japanese noun '餅 (もち)' refers to a traditional Japanese food made from glutinous rice that has been pounded into a sticky, elastic mass. It is often shaped into round or rectangular forms and can be eaten in various ways, such as grilled, boiled, or as part of soups and desserts. '餅' is particularly associated with Japanese New Year celebrations, where it is used in dishes like 'お雑煮 (おぞうに)' (ozōni), a soup containing mochi. Example sentences include: I ate a rice cake「餅を食べた」(もちをたべた). Rice cakes are sticky「餅は粘り気がある」(もちはねばりけがある).
Radical
食
Stroke Count
14JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1530
Handwriting
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漂Meaning
Drift
Reading
kunyomiただよtadayo
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
氵Water (水)票Vote, Ballot
Example Word
漂う: drift. The Japanese verb '漂う (ただよう)' means 'to drift' or 'to float'. It is often used to describe something that moves gently through the air or water, such as a scent, a cloud, or a boat. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a feeling or atmosphere that is present but not clearly defined. For example: the scent of flowers drifts in the air「花の香りが漂う」(はなのかおりがただよう). A mysterious atmosphere drifts in the room「不思議な雰囲気が漂う」(ふしぎなふんいきがただよう). The boat drifts on the calm sea「船が静かな海に漂う」(ふねがしずかなうみにただよう).
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水
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1533
Handwriting
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票Meaning
Vote, Ballot
Reading
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
覀 示Show, Indicate
Example Word
投票: voting. The Japanese verbal noun '投票 (とうひょう)' means 'voting'. It refers to the act of casting a vote, typically in an election or decision-making process. This word is commonly used in contexts related to elections, referendums, or any situation where a formal decision is made through votes. For example: I will participate in the voting「私は投票に参加します」(わたしはとうひょうにさんかします). The voting results were announced「投票結果が発表された」(とうひょうけっかがはっぴょうされた). It is important to note that '投票' is often used in formal or official contexts and is a key term in discussions about democracy and governance.
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示
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
2054
Handwriting