もう mou

kanji

望

Meaning

Hope, Ambition

Reading

kunyomiのぞ

nozo

onyomiもう

mou

ぼう

bou

Parts

月Moon, Month 王King 亡Death, Deceased

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

11

JLPT

N3

Grade

4

Frequency

367

Handwriting

kanji

毛

Meaning

Fur

Reading

kunyomiけ

ke

onyomiもう

mou

Parts

丿Katakana no 乇Depend

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

4

JLPT

N2

Grade

2

Frequency

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

3

JLPT

N3

Grade

6

Frequency

770

Handwriting

kanji

猛

Meaning

Fierce

Reading

onyomiもう

mou

Parts

孟犭

Radical

犬

Stroke Count

11

JLPT

N1

Grade

7

Frequency

1316

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

14

JLPT

N1

Grade

7

Frequency

1403

Handwriting

kanji