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kanji
服Meaning
Obey, Clothing
Reading
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
月Moon, Month 𠬝Clothing (服)
Example Word
制服: uniform. The Japanese noun '制服 (せいふく)' refers to a 'uniform', typically worn by students, employees, or members of an organization. It is commonly associated with school uniforms in Japan, which are a significant part of the culture. For example: I wear a uniform to school「私は学校に制服を着ます」(わたしはがっこうにせいふくをきます). The company requires employees to wear uniforms「会社は従業員に制服を着ることを要求します」(かいしゃはじゅうぎょういんにせいふくをきることをようきゅうします). The word can also be used more broadly to refer to any standardized clothing worn by a group.
Radical
月
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
460
Radical Form
𠬝
Handwriting
kanji
腹Meaning
Abdomen
Reading
kunyomiなかnaka
はらhara
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
月Moon, Month 复
Example Word
腹: stomach or abdomen. The Japanese noun '腹 (はら)' primarily refers to the 'stomach' or 'abdomen', the part of the body containing the digestive organs. It can also be used metaphorically to describe one's feelings or emotions, such as anger or determination, as in '腹が立つ (はらがたつ)', which means 'to get angry'. Example sentences: My stomach hurts「腹が痛い」(はらがいたい). He has a strong will「彼は腹が据わっている」(かれははらがすわっている).
Radical
肉
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
483
Handwriting
kanji
福Meaning
Blessing
Reading
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
礻Cult (示)畐Fill
Example Word
福祉: welfare. The Japanese noun '福祉 (ふくし)' refers to 'welfare' or 'well-being'. It is commonly used in contexts related to social welfare, public health, and the overall well-being of individuals or communities. This term is often associated with government programs, social services, and policies aimed at improving the quality of life for citizens. For example: The government is improving welfare services「政府は福祉サービスを改善しています」(せいふはふくしサービスをかいぜんしています). Welfare is important for a healthy society「福祉は健康な社会にとって重要です」(ふくしはけんこうなしゃかいにとってじゅうようです). The word can also appear in compound terms like '社会福祉 (しゃかいふくし)' (social welfare) or '福祉施設 (ふくししせつ)' (welfare facilities).
Radical
示
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
590
Handwriting
kanji
復Meaning
Restore
Reading
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
彳Stop 复
Example Word
復興: recovery or revival. The Japanese noun '復興 (ふっこう)' refers to the act of recovering or reviving something, often after a period of decline or destruction. It is commonly used in contexts such as economic recovery, reconstruction after disasters, or cultural revival. For example: The town is in recovery after the earthquake「その町は地震の後、復興中です」(そのまちはじしんのあと、ふっこうちゅうです). The revival of traditional arts is important「伝統芸術の復興は重要です」(でんとうげいじゅつのふっこうはじゅうようです). Note that while 'recovery' and 'revival' are closely related, they can apply to different contexts, such as physical reconstruction versus cultural or economic resurgence.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
867
Handwriting
kanji
伏Meaning
Prostrated
Reading
kunyomiふfu
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
亻Person (人)犬Dog
Example Word
伏せる: hide or lay. The Japanese verb '伏せる (ふせる)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'to lay something down' or 'to place something face down'. For example: he laid the book face down「彼は本を伏せた」(かれはほんをふせた). The second meaning is 'to hide' or 'to conceal', often used in contexts where something is intentionally kept out of sight. For example: she hid her face in her hands「彼女は顔を手で伏せた」(かのじょはかおをてでふせた). This verb is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, depending on the situation.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
892
Handwriting
kanji
複Meaning
Duplicate
Reading
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
衤 复
Example Word
複数: plural. The Japanese noun '複数 (ふくすう)' means 'plural'. It is used to refer to more than one of something, often in contrast to '単数 (たんすう)' which means 'singular'. This term is commonly used in grammar, mathematics, and general contexts where distinguishing between one and multiple items is necessary. For example: there are plural answers to this question「この質問には複数の答えがある」(このしつも んにはふくすうのこたえがある). The committee consists of plural members「委員会は複数のメンバーで構成されている」(いいんかいはふくすうのメンバーでこうせいされている).
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1428
Handwriting
kanji
覆Meaning
Cover, Capsize
Reading
kunyomiおおoo
くつがえkutsugae
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
覀 復Restore
Example Word
覆う: cover. The Japanese verb '覆う (おおう)' means 'to cover'. It is used to describe the action of placing something over or around an object, area, or surface to conceal, protect, or enclose it. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The snow covered the ground「雪が地面を覆った」(ゆきがじめんをおおった). She covered her face with her hands「彼女は手で顔を覆った」(かのじょはてでかおをおおった). In a figurative sense, it can also describe situations where something is hidden or obscured, such as 'The truth was covered by lies'「真実は嘘に覆われていた」(しんじつはうそにおおわれていた).
Radical
西
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1462
Handwriting
kanji
幅Meaning
Width
Reading
kunyomiはばhaba
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
巾Towel 畐Fill
Example Word
幅: width or range. The Japanese noun '幅 (はば)' primarily means 'width', referring to the measurement of something from side to side. It can also mean 'range', indicating the extent or scope of something. For example: The width of the river is 10 meters「川の幅は10メートルです」(かわのはばはじゅうメートルです). There is a wide range of opinions「意見の幅が広いです」(いけんのはばがひろいです). This word is versatile and can be used in various contexts to describe physical dimensions or the extent of abstract concepts.
Radical
巾
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1465
Handwriting
kanji
副Meaning
Secondary
Reading
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
畐Fill 刂Sword (刀)
Example Word
副: vice. The Japanese prefix '副 (ふく)' means 'vice' or 'deputy'. It is commonly used to denote a secondary or subordinate position, often in titles or roles. For example: vice president「副社長」(ふくしゃちょう). This prefix is typically attached to nouns to indicate a secondary role or position. Another example: vice minister「副大 臣」(ふくだいじん). It is important to note that '副 (ふく)' is always used as a prefix and not as a standalone word.
Radical
刀
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1824
Handwriting