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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

しゃく shaku

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stone

    Reading

    kunyomiいし

    ishi

    onyomiせき

    seki

    しゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Mouth Cliff (厂)

    Example Word

    宝石: gem. The Japanese noun '宝石 (ほうせき)' means 'gem' or 'jewel'. It refers to precious or semi-precious stones that are often used in jewelry or as decorative items. This word is commonly used in contexts related to luxury, beauty, and value. For example: She loves wearing gems「彼女は宝石を身につけるのが好きです」(かのじょはほうせきをみにつけるのがすきです). This necklace has a beautiful gem「このネックレスには美しい宝石がついています」(このネックレスにはうつくしいほうせきがついています). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as precious or valuable.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    197

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Red

    Reading

    kunyomiあか

    aka

    onyomiせき

    seki

    しゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Soil 丿Katakana no Barb Eight

    Example Word

    赤ん坊: baby. The Japanese noun '赤ん坊 (あかんぼう)' refers to a baby, typically a newborn or very young infant. The term is often used in a casual or affectionate context. It literally translates to 'red child,' which is a reference to the reddish complexion of newborns. Example sentences: The baby is sleeping「赤ん坊が寝ている」(あかんぼうがねている). She is holding a baby「彼女は赤ん坊を抱いている」(かのじょはあかんぼうをだいている).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    308

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Borrow, Rent

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomiしゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Person (人)Old times

    Example Word

    借り入れ: borrowing. The Japanese noun '借り入れ (かりいれ)' refers to the act of borrowing, particularly in the context of money or loans. It is commonly used in financial or business settings to describe the process of obtaining funds from a lender. For example: The company secured a loan「会社は借り入れをした」(かいしゃはかりいれをした). He is considering borrowing money「彼は借り入れを考えている」(かれはかりいれをかんがえている). This term emphasizes the formal or contractual nature of borrowing, often involving repayment terms and interest.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    847

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foot

    Reading

    onyomiしゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Corpse

    Example Word

    尺: length. The Japanese suffix '尺 (しゃく)' refers to a traditional unit of length, approximately equivalent to 30.3 centimeters. It is derived from the Chinese 'chi' and was historically used in Japan for measuring cloth, paper, and other materials. While it is less commonly used in modern times, it may still appear in traditional contexts or specific industries. For example: this cloth is two shaku long「この布は二尺です」(このぬのはにしゃくです). The room is ten shaku wide「この部屋は十尺の広さです」(このへやはじゅっしゃくのひろさです). Note that '尺' can also appear in compound words, such as '巻尺 (まきじゃく)' (measuring tape).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1027

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Release, Explanation

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    ゆる

    yuru

    とく

    toku

    onyomiせき

    seki

    しゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Foot

    Example Word

    解釈: interpretation. The Japanese verbal noun '解釈 (かいしゃく)' means 'interpretation'. It refers to the act of explaining or understanding the meaning of something, such as a text, situation, or event. This word is often used in academic, legal, or philosophical contexts. For example: His interpretation of the law was unique「彼の法律の解釈は独特だった」(かれのほうりつのかいしゃくはどくとくだった). The teacher's interpretation of the poem was insightful「先生の詩の解釈は洞察に富んでいた」(せんせいのしのかいしゃくはどうさつにとんでいた). It can also imply a subjective understanding, as interpretations may vary depending on the individual.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1062

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    Reading

    onyomiしゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Net Stopping Measurement

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1249

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pour wine, Bartending

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ku

    onyomiしゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1638

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Confused, Mixed up

    Reading

    onyomiさく

    saku

    しゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Gold (金)Old times

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1687

    Handwriting

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