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kanji
兵Meaning
Soldier
Reading
onyomiへいhei
ひょうhyou
Parts
丘Hill 八Eight
Example Word
兵器: weapon. The Japanese noun '兵器 (へいき)' refers to 'weapon' or 'armament'. It is commonly used to describe tools or devices designed for combat or warfare, such as guns, missiles, or tanks. This term can also be used in a broader sense to include any equipment or technology used in military contexts. For example: The country developed new weapons「その国は新しい兵器を開発した」(そのくにはあたらしいへいきをかいはつした). Modern weapons are highly advanced「現代の兵器は非常に進んでいる」(げんだいのへいきはひじょうにすすんでいる). The word can also appear in compound terms like '核兵器 (かくへいき)' (nuclear weapons) or '生物兵器 (せいぶつへいき)' (biological weapons).
Radical
八
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
218
Handwriting
kanji
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
表情: expression. The Japanese noun '表情 (ひょうじょう)' refers to the 'expression' on someone's face, conveying emotions or feelings. It is commonly used to describe how someone's face looks when they are happy, sad, angry, or surprised. For example: Her expression was very sad「彼女の表情はとても悲しそうだった」(かのじょのひょうじょうはとてもかなしそうだった). I couldn't read his expression「彼の表情が読めなかった」(かれのひょうじょうがよめなかった). This word is often used in contexts involving emotions, communication, or interpersonal interactions.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
251
Handwriting
kanji
評Meaning
Evaluate
Reading
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
言Say 平Flat
Example Word
評判: rumor or reputation. The Japanese noun '評判 (ひょうばん)' can mean either 'reputation' or 'rumor', depending on the context. When referring to 'reputation', it describes the general opinion or esteem that people have about someone or something. For example: This restaurant has a good reputation「このレストランは評判がいい」(このレストランはひょうばんがいい). When referring to 'rumor', it describes information or stories that are spread informally, often without verification. For example: There is a rumor about him「彼についての評判がある」(かれについてのひょうばんがある). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, and its meaning depends on the context in which it is used.
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
kanji
標Meaning
Signpost, Mark
Reading
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
木Tree, Wood 票Vote, Ballot
Example Word
標準: standard. The Japanese noun '標準 (ひょうじゅん)' means 'standard'. It refers to a level of quality, achievement, or norm that is widely accepted or used as a basis for comparison. This word is commonly used in contexts such as education, manufacturing, and technology to describe benchmarks or criteria. For example: This product meets the industry standard「この製品は業界標準を満たしています」(このせいひんはぎょうかいひょうじゅんをみたしています). The standard for this exam is very high「この試験の標準はとても高いです」(このしけんのひょうじゅんはとても たかいです). It can also be used in phrases like '標準化 (ひょうじゅんか)' (standardization) or '標準的な (ひょうじゅんてきな)' (standard, typical).
Radical
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
kanji
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
kanji
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).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1533
Handwriting
kanji
票Meaning
Vote, Ballot
Reading
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
覀 示Show, Indicate
Example Word
票: vote. The Japanese noun '票 (ひょう)' primarily means 'vote'. It refers to a formal expression of preference or opinion in a decision-making process, such as an election or a ballot. This word is commonly used in political or organizational contexts. For example: I cast my vote「私は票を投じた」(わたしはひょうをとうじた). The majority of votes decided the outcome「票の多数が結果を決めた」(ひょうのたすうがけっかをきめた). Note that '票' can also refer to a ballot or a voting slip, depending on the context.
Radical
示
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
2054
Handwriting