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kanji
望Meaning
Hope, Ambition
Reading
kunyomiのぞnozo
onyomiもうmou
ぼうbou
Parts
亡Death, Deceased 月Moon, Month 王King
Example Word
希望: hope. The Japanese verbal noun '希望 (きぼう)' means 'hope'. It refers to a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. This word is often used to express aspirations, wishes, or desires for the future. For example: I have hope for the future「私は将来に希望を持っています」(わたしはしょうらいにきぼうをもっています). She lost hope「彼女は希望を失った」(かのじょはきぼうをうしなった). It can also be used in formal contexts, such as in job applications or surveys, to indicate preferences or desires, as in '希望の職種 (きぼうのしょくしゅ) (desired job type)'.
Radical
月
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
367
Handwriting
kanji
毛Meaning
Fur
Reading
kunyomiけke
onyomiもうmou
Parts
乇Depend 丿Katakana no
Example Word
毛布: blanket. The Japanese noun '毛布 (もうふ)' refers to a 'blanket'. It is commonly used to describe a thick, warm covering used on beds or for wrapping oneself in. This word is often used in everyday contexts, such as when discussing bedding or staying warm. Example sentences: I bought a new blanket「新しい毛布を買いました」(あたらしいもうふをかいました). This blanket is very warm「この毛布はとても暖かいです」(このもうふはとてもあたたかいです). The word '毛布' can also be used metaphorically to describe something that provides comfort or protection, though this usage is less common.
Radical
毛
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
602
Handwriting
kanji
亡Meaning
Death, Deceased
Reading
kunyomiなna
onyomiもうmou
ぼうbou
Parts
亠Lid
Example Word
亡くなる: die. The Japanese verb '亡くなる (なくなる)' is a polite and respectful way to say 'to die'. It is commonly used when referring to the death of someone, especially in formal or sensitive contexts. This term is often preferred over the more direct '死ぬ (しぬ)' as it conveys a sense of respect and solemnity. For example: my grandfather passed away last year「私の祖父は去年亡くなりました」(わたしのそふはきょねんなくなりました). The famous author died at the age of 80「その有名な作家は80歳で亡くなりました」(そのゆうめいなさっかははちじゅっさいでなくなりました). Note that '亡くなる' is typically used for humans, not animals or objects.
Radical
亠
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
770
Handwriting
kanji
網Meaning
Net, Netting
Reading
kunyomiあみami
onyomiもうmou
Parts
糸Thread 罔
Example Word
網: net. The Japanese noun '網 (あみ)' refers to a 'net', typically used for catching fish, insects, or other purposes like sports (e.g., a volleyball net). It can also metaphorically describe a network or web-like structure. For example: I caught a fish with a net「網で魚を捕まえた」(あみでさかなをつかまえた). The spider spun a web「蜘蛛が網を張った」(くもがあみをはった). In some contexts, it can also refer to a network, such as a communication network「通信網」(つうしんもう).
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1403
Handwriting