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さつ satsu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Kill

    Reading

    kunyomiころ

    koro

    onyomiさい

    sai

    せつ

    setsu

    さつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Pike Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    殺人: murder. The Japanese noun '殺人 (さつじん)' means 'murder'. It refers to the act of intentionally killing another person. This word is often used in legal, criminal, or dramatic contexts. For example: The detective solved the murder「探偵は殺人を解決した」(たんていはさつじんをかいけつした). The movie is about a series of murders「その映画は連続殺人についてです」(そのえいがはれんぞくさつじんについてです). Note that '殺人' is a formal term and is not used in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    265

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Guess

    Reading

    onyomiさつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Roof Ritual

    Example Word

    検察: prosecution. The Japanese noun '検察 (けんさつ)' refers to the act or system of prosecuting legal cases, particularly criminal cases, or the organization responsible for this, such as the public prosecutor's office. It is often used in legal contexts to describe the process of investigating and charging individuals with crimes. For example: The prosecution is investigating the case「検察が事件を調査している」(けんさつがじけんをちょうさしている). The prosecution office is located downtown「検察庁は都心にある」(けんさつちょうはとしんにある). This term is crucial in discussions about the legal system and criminal justice in Japan.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    553

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Draw close, Be imminent

    Reading

    onyomiさつ

    satsu

    Example Word

    挨拶: greeting. The Japanese verbal noun '挨拶 (あいさつ)' primarily means 'greeting'. It refers to the act of greeting someone, which can include saying hello, goodbye, or other polite expressions. This word is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, emphasizing politeness and social harmony. It can also refer to formal speeches or remarks made at events. Example sentences: He gave a greeting「彼は挨拶をした」(かれはあいさつをした). Please say hello to everyone「みんなに挨拶してください」(みんなにあいさつしてください). In a formal setting, '挨拶' might refer to a speech: The president made an opening greeting「社長が開会の挨拶をした」(しゃちょうがかいかいのあいさつをした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1195

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Tag, Bill

    Reading

    kunyomiふだ

    fuda

    onyomiさつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    改札口: ticket gate. The Japanese noun '改札口 (かいさつぐち)' refers to the 'ticket gate' or 'ticket barrier' at train stations, subways, or other transit systems. It is the point where passengers pass through after inserting or scanning their tickets or transit cards. This term is commonly used in daily life, especially in urban areas with extensive public transportation systems. For example: The ticket gate is crowded「改札口は混雑している」(かいさつぐちはこんざつしている). Please meet me at the ticket gate「改札口で会いましょう」(かいさつぐちであいましょう). The word is a combination of '改札 (かいさつ)', meaning 'ticket inspection', and '口 (ぐち)', meaning 'entrance' or 'exit'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1211

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Book, Volume

    Reading

    onyomiさく

    saku

    さつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Enclosure

    Example Word

    冊: counter. The Japanese suffix '冊 (さつ)' is a counter used specifically for books, magazines, and other bound printed materials. It is attached to numbers to count these items. For example: one book「一冊」(いっさつ), two books「二冊」(にさつ). This counter is essential when discussing quantities of books or similar items in Japanese. Example sentences: I bought three books「本を三冊買いました」(ほんをさんさつかいました). She has five magazines「彼女は雑誌を五冊持っています」(かのじょはざっしをごさつもっています).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1508

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    onyomiさつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Corpse Towel Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    印刷: printing. The Japanese verbal noun '印刷 (いんさつ)' means 'printing'. It refers to the process of producing text and images, typically with ink on paper, using a printing press or other methods. This term is commonly used in contexts related to publishing, office work, and manufacturing. For example: I will do the printing tomorrow「明日印刷をします」(あしたいんさつをします). This book is out of print「この本は絶版です」(このほんはぜっぱんです). Note that '印刷' can also be used in compound words, such as '印刷機 (いんさつき)' (printing machine) or '印刷物 (いんさつぶつ)' (printed matter).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1605

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Snapshot, Photograph

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomiさつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Most

    Example Word

    撮る: photograph. The Japanese verb '撮る (とる)' primarily means 'to photograph' or 'to take a picture'. It is commonly used when referring to capturing images with a camera or smartphone. For example: I will take a picture of the mountain「山の写真を撮る」(やまのしゃしんをとる). She took a photo of her friends「彼女は友達の写真を撮った」(かのじょはともだちのしゃしんをとった). This verb can also be used in contexts like filming or recording, but its most frequent usage is related to photography. Note that '撮る' is often paired with '写真 (しゃしん)' (photo) to specify the action of taking a photo.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1701

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Rub, Grate

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    こす

    kosu

    onyomiさつ

    satsu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Guess

    Example Word

    擦る: rub. The Japanese verb '擦る (する)' means 'to rub'. This verb is used when describing the action of moving one object back and forth against another, often to clean, polish, or cause friction. It can also imply applying pressure while moving. For example: I rubbed my eyes「目を擦った」(めをすった). She rubbed the stain with a cloth「彼女はその染みを布で擦った」(かのじょはそのしみをぬのですった). Additionally, '擦る' can sometimes imply a sense of scraping or grinding, depending on the context. It is important to note that this verb is transitive and typically requires a direct object.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1729

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    Reading

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    さつ

    satsu

    せち

    sechi

    Parts

    Katakana me Tree, Wood Sword (刀)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1782

    Handwriting