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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

    石炭: coal. The Japanese noun '石炭 (せきたん)' refers to 'coal', a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock used as a fuel. This word is commonly used in contexts related to energy, mining, or historical references to industrialization. For example: Coal is an important energy resource「石炭は重要なエネルギー資源です」(せきたんはじゅうようなエネルギーしげんです). They used coal to heat the house「彼らは家を暖めるために石炭を使いました」(かれらはいえをあたためるためにせきたんをつかいました). The word is neutral in tone and is typically used in technical, historical, or everyday contexts.

    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

    赤い: red. The Japanese adjective '赤い (あかい)' means 'red'. It is used to describe objects, colors, or anything that has a red hue. This adjective is commonly used in everyday conversation and can describe both physical objects and abstract concepts. For example: the apple is red「そのリンゴは赤い」(そのリンゴはあかい). The sunset is red「夕日が赤い」(ゆうひがあかい). It can also be used metaphorically, such as in '赤い糸 (あかいいと)', which refers to the 'red thread of fate' connecting two people destined to meet. Note that '赤い' is the adjective form, while '赤 (あか)' is the noun form meaning 'red'.

    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

    貸借: loan or borrowing. The Japanese noun '貸借 (たいしゃく)' refers to the act of lending or borrowing, often used in financial or legal contexts. It can describe both the action of lending something (貸す) and borrowing something (借りる). For example: The loan agreement was signed「貸借契約が結ばれた」(たいしゃくけいやくがむすばれた). He is responsible for the borrowing「彼は貸借の責任者です」(かれはたいしゃくのせきにんしゃです). This term is commonly used in accounting to describe liabilities and assets, such as in '貸借対照表 (たいしゃくたいしょうひょう)' (balance sheet).

    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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