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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
望む: desire or hope. The Japanese verb '望む (のぞむ)' primarily means 'to desire' or 'to hope'. It is used to express a strong wish or aspiration for something. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as personal desires, hopes for the future, or even in more formal or literary settings. For example: I hope for peace「平和を望む」(へいわをのぞむ). She desires success「彼女は成功を望む」(かのじょはせいこうをのぞむ). It is important to note that '望む' often carries a sense of earnestness or deep longing, making it suitable for expressing heartfelt wishes or ambitions.
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
毛皮: fur. The Japanese noun '毛皮 (けがわ)' refers to 'fur', specifically the skin and hair of an animal, often used for clothing or decoration. This word is commonly used in contexts related to fashion, animal products, or natural materials. For example: She wears a fur coat「彼女は毛皮のコートを着ている」(かのじょはけがわのコートをきている). This shop sells fur products「この店は毛皮製品を売っている」(このみせはけがわせいひんをうっている). The word can also evoke discussions about ethical concerns regarding the use of animal fur.
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
死亡: death. The Japanese verbal noun '死亡 (しぼう)' means 'death'. It is used to refer to the act or state of dying, often in formal or official contexts such as medical, legal, or statistical reports. For example: The cause of death was a heart attack「死亡の原因は心臓発作でした」(しぼうのげんいんはしんぞうほっさでした). The number of deaths increased last year「死亡者数は去年増加しました」(しぼうしゃすうはきょねんぞうかしました). This term is neutral in tone and is commonly used in serious or factual contexts.
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