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Nihongo

Classroom

てん ten Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Heaven

    Reading

    kunyomiあま

    ama

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    One Big

    Example Word

    天気予報: weather forecast. The Japanese noun '天気予報 (てんきよほう)' means 'weather forecast'. It refers to the prediction of weather conditions for a specific time and place, typically provided by meteorological services. This term is commonly used in daily conversations, news broadcasts, and weather reports. For example: The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow「天気予報によると、明日は雨が降るそうです」(てんきよほうによると、あしたはあめがふるそうです). I always check the weather forecast before going out「出かける前にはいつも天気予報をチェックします」(でかけるまえにはいつもてんきよほうをチェックします).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    136

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Point

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    Fire (火)Fortune telling

    Example Word

    満点: perfect score. The Japanese noun '満点 (まんてん)' means 'perfect score.' It is used to describe achieving the highest possible mark or rating, often in tests, exams, or assessments. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is considered perfect or flawless. For example: She got a perfect score on the test 「彼女はテストで満点を取った」 (かのじょはテストでまんてんをとった). This dish is perfect 「この料理は満点だ」 (このりょうりはまんてんだ). The word can also be used to describe a feeling of complete satisfaction, as in the phrase '満点の笑顔 (まんてんのえがお),' which means 'a beaming, perfect smile.'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    332

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Shop

    Reading

    kunyomiみせ

    mise

    たな

    tana

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Fortune telling

    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

    广

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    406

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    殿

    Meaning

    Palace, Formal honorific title

    Reading

    kunyomiとの

    tono

    どの

    dono

    onyomiでん

    den

    てん

    ten

    Parts

    Corpse Together Pike

    Example Word

    殿: lord. The Japanese suffix '殿 (との)' is a formal and respectful title used to address or refer to someone of high status, such as a lord, master, or superior. It is often used in historical contexts or in formal writing, such as letters or official documents. For example: addressing a lord「殿、お願いがあります」(との、おねがいがあります). In modern usage, it is less common but can still be found in certain formal or ceremonial contexts. It is important to note that this suffix conveys a high level of respect and should be used appropriately.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    474

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Revolve

    Reading

    kunyomiころ

    koro

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    Car Say

    Example Word

    転ぶ: fall. The Japanese verb '転ぶ (ころぶ)' means 'to fall'. It is commonly used to describe the action of falling down, typically due to losing balance or tripping. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as falling on the ground, falling off a bicycle, or even metaphorically falling into a bad situation. For example: I fell on the road「道で転んだ」(みちでころんだ). The child fell while running「子供は走っていて転んだ」(こどもははしっていてころんだ). It is important to note that '転ぶ' is often used in casual conversations and can be conjugated to fit different tenses and forms.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    625

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expand

    Reading

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    Corpse Twenty (廿)

    Example Word

    展望: view. The Japanese noun '展望 (てんぼう)' refers to a 'view' or 'prospect', often implying a wide or expansive view, such as from a high place or in a figurative sense. It can be used to describe both physical views and abstract prospects or outlooks. For example: The view from the tower is amazing「展望台からの眺めは素晴らしい」(てんぼうだいからのながめはすばらしい). We have a bright outlook for the future「私たちは未来に対して明るい展望を持っている」(わたしたちはみらいにたいしてあかるいてんぼうをもっている). This word is commonly used in contexts involving scenery, future plans, or expectations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    976

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Add to, Annexed

    Reading

    kunyomi

    so

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Example Word

    添える: add. The Japanese verb '添える (そえる)' means 'to add' or 'to accompany'. It is often used to describe adding something extra to complement or enhance the main item, such as adding a garnish to a dish or including a note with a gift. For example: I added a note to the gift「プレゼントにメモを添えた」(ぷれぜんとにめもをそえた). The chef added parsley to the dish「シェフは料理にパセリを添えた」(しぇふはりょうりにぱせりをそえた). This verb can also imply providing something supplementary or supportive, as in adding an explanation to a document.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1076

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Code, Rule

    Reading

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    Eight

    Example Word

    典型的: typical. The Japanese adjective '典型的 (てんけいてき)' means 'typical'. It is used to describe something that is representative of a particular type, group, or category. This word often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying that something is predictable or lacks uniqueness. For example: That's a typical Japanese dish「それは典型的な日本料理です」(それはてんけいてきなにほんりょうりです). His reaction was typical of him「彼の反応は典型的だった」(かれのはんのうはてんけいてきだった). The adjective is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe behaviors, characteristics, or events that are considered standard or expected.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1237

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fill in

    Reading

    kunyomiしず

    shizu

    ふさ

    fusa

    うず

    uzu

    onyomiてん

    ten

    ちん

    chin

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2116

    Handwriting