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じゅ ju Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Accept

    Reading

    kunyomi

    u

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Claw Crown Again

    Example Word

    受け持つ: handle. The Japanese verb '受け持つ (うけもつ)' means 'to handle' or 'to take charge of'. It is used when someone is responsible for managing or overseeing a task, role, or responsibility. This verb often implies a sense of duty or accountability. For example: She handles the project「彼女はプロジェクトを受け持つ」(かのじょはぷろじぇくとをうけもつ). The teacher is in charge of the class「先生はクラスを受け持つ」(せんせいはくらすをうけもつ). The nuance of this verb emphasizes the responsibility and active management of the task or role.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    291

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, Obey

    Reading

    kunyomiしたが

    shitaga

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    しょう

    shou

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Stop Herbs Stop (止)

    Example Word

    従う: follow or obey. The Japanese verb '従う (したがう)' can mean 'to obey' or 'to follow'. When used to mean 'obey', it refers to complying with rules, orders, or authority. For example: obey the law「法律に従う」(ほうりつにしたがう). When used to mean 'follow', it can refer to following a path, a sequence, or someone's lead. For example: follow the instructions「指示に従う」(しじにしたがう). The verb can also imply following a natural course or logic, such as in: the river follows the valley「川は谷に従って流れる」(かわはたににしたがってながれる).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    466

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Tree, Wood

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    樹: tree. The Japanese suffix '樹 (じゅ)' means 'tree'. It is commonly used as a suffix in compound words to denote something related to trees or tree-like structures. For example: oak tree「樫の樹」(かしのじゅ). This suffix is often used in botanical or scientific contexts to specify types of trees. Another example: cherry tree「桜の樹」(さくらのじゅ). It is important to note that '樹 (じゅ)' is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, whereas '木 (き)' is more commonly used in everyday language to refer to trees.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    799

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Settle, Concerning

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Capital

    Example Word

    就く: take or assume. The Japanese verb '就く (つく)' primarily means 'to take' or 'to assume' a position, role, or job. It is often used in formal contexts to describe starting a new job, position, or responsibility. For example: He took the position of manager「彼はマネージャーの職に就いた」(かれはマネージャーのしょくについた). She assumed the role of team leader「彼女はチームリーダーの役職に就いた」(かのじょはチームリーダーのやくしょくについた). This verb is also used in phrases like 'bedに就く (ベッドにつく)', meaning 'to go to bed'. It carries a formal tone and is typically used in professional or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    873

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Instruct, Confer

    Reading

    kunyomiさず

    sazu

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Hand (手)Accept

    Example Word

    授業: lesson. The Japanese verbal noun '授業 (じゅぎょう)' refers to a 'lesson' or 'class' in an educational context. It is commonly used to describe the act of teaching or the session during which teaching occurs, typically in schools or educational institutions. For example: I have a math lesson today「今日は数学の授業があります」(きょうはすうがくのじゅぎょうがあります). The teacher is preparing for the lesson「先生は授業の準備をしています」(せんせいはじゅぎょうのじゅんびをしています). This word is often used in formal or academic settings and can refer to both the content being taught and the time period during which teaching takes place.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1157

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    Reading

    kunyomiことぶき

    kotobuki

    onyomi

    su

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Three 丿Katakana no Measurement

    Example Word

    寿命: lifespan. The Japanese noun '寿命 (じゅみょう)' refers to the length of time that a living being, object, or system is expected to live or function. It is commonly used in contexts discussing the natural life expectancy of humans, animals, or even the durability of machines and technology. For example: The lifespan of a cat is about 15 years「猫の寿命は約15年です」(ねこのじゅみょうはやく15ねんです). This smartphone has a short lifespan「このスマートフォンは寿命が短い」(このスマートフォンはじゅみょうがみじかい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the 'life' of non-living things, such as the lifespan of a product or trend.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1414

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Curse

    Reading

    kunyomiのろ

    noro

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Mouth Older brother

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1499

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Confucianism, Confucian

    Reading

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Person (人)Demand, Need

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1868

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Demand, Need

    Reading

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Rain

    Example Word

    需要: demand. The Japanese noun '需要 (じゅよう)' means 'demand'. It is commonly used in economic, business, and market contexts to refer to the desire or need for goods, services, or resources. For example: the demand for electric cars is increasing「電気自動車の需要が増えている」(でんきじどうしゃのじゅようがふえている). There is high demand for skilled workers「熟練労働者の需要が高い」(じゅくれんろうどうしゃのじゅようがたかい). This word is often paired with '供給 (きょうきゅう)' (supply) to discuss market dynamics, as in 'supply and demand'「需要と供給」(じゅようときょうきゅう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1902

    Handwriting