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kanji
室Meaning
Room
Reading
kunyomiむろmuro
onyomiしつshitsu
Parts
宀Roof 至Arrive, Climax
Example Word
病室: hospital room. The Japanese noun '病室 (びょうしつ)' refers to a 'hospital room' or 'sickroom'. It is used to describe a room in a hospital where patients stay for treatment or recovery. This word is commonly used in medical contexts or when discussing healthcare facilities. For example: The hospital room is quiet「病室は静かです」(びょうしつはしずかです). She is resting in her hospital room「彼女は病室で休んでいます」(かのじょはびょうしつでやすんでいます). The term emphasizes the specific function of the room as a space for medical care.
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
286
Handwriting
kanji
失Meaning
Lose, Fault
Reading
kunyomiうしなushina
onyomiしつshitsu
Parts
大Big 丿Katakana no 夫Man, Husband
Example Word
失望: disappointment. The Japanese verbal noun '失望 (しつぼう)' means 'disappointment'. It refers to the feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction when something does not meet one's expectations. This word is often used to express a strong sense of letdown or disillusionment. For example: I felt deep disappointment「私は深い失望を感じた」(わたしはふかいしつぼうをかんじた). His failure caused disappointment among his supporters「彼の失敗は支持者たちに失望を与えた」(かれのしっぱいはしじしゃたちにしつぼうをあたえた). The word can also be used in phrases like '失望する (しつぼうする)' meaning 'to be disappointed'.
Radical
大
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
335
Handwriting
kanji
質Meaning
Quality
Reading
onyomiしちshichi
しつshitsu
Parts
貝Shellfish 斤Axe, Catty
Example Word
性質: nature or property. The Japanese noun '性質 (せいしつ)' refers to the inherent characteristics or qualities of a person, thing, or phenomenon. It can mean 'nature' when describing someone's personality or temperament, or 'property' when referring to the characteristics of materials or substances. For example: His nature is gentle「彼の性質は優しい」(かれのせいしつはやさしい). This material has unique properties「この材料は独特な性質を持っている」(このざいりょうはどくとくなせいしつをもっている). The word is often used in both scientific and everyday contexts to describe essential traits.
Radical
貝
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N4Grade
5Frequency
342
Handwriting
kanji
執Meaning
Seize, Execute
Reading
kunyomiとto
onyomiしゅうshuu
しつshitsu
Parts
土Soil 幸Happiness 丸Round
Example Word
執行: execution. The Japanese noun '執行 (しっこう)' refers to the act of carrying out or enforcing something, such as a law, plan, or decision. It is often used in formal or legal contexts. For example: the execution of the plan「計画の執行」(けいかくのしっこう). The execution of the law「法律の執行」(ほうりつのしっこう). This term can also be used in contexts like the execution of a will or the enforcement of a court order. It is important to note that this word carries a formal tone and is typically used in professional or official settings.
Radical
土
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1013
Handwriting
kanji
疾Meaning
Rapidly, Disease
Reading
kunyomiはやhaya
onyomiしつshitsu
Parts
疒Sick 矢Arrow
Example Word
疾患: disease. The Japanese noun '疾患 (しっかん)' refers to a disease or medical condition. It is a formal term often used in medical contexts to describe illnesses or disorders. For example: He suffers from a rare disease「彼は珍しい疾患に苦しんでいる」(かれはめずらしいしっかんにくるしんでいる). Early detection of the disease is important「疾患の早期発見は重要です」(しっかんのそうきはっけんはじゅうようです). This term is commonly used in medical reports, research, and discussions about health conditions.
Radical
疒
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1579
Handwriting
kanji
嫉Meaning
Envy, Jealous
Reading
kunyomiにくniku
そねsone
ねたneta
onyomiしつshitsu
Parts
女Woman 疾Rapidly, Disease
Example Word
嫉妬: jealousy. The Japanese noun '嫉妬 (しっと)' means 'jealousy'. It refers to the feeling of envy or resentment towards someone because of their advantages, achievements, or possessions. This word is often used in contexts involving relationships, competition, or personal insecurities. For example: She felt jealousy towards her friend「彼女は友達に嫉妬を感じた」(かのじょはともだちにしっとをかんじた). His success caused jealousy among his colleagues「彼の成功は同僚の間に嫉妬を引き起こした」(かれのせいこうはどうりょうのあいだにしっとをひきおこした). The word can also imply a sense of bitterness or ill will, depending on the context.
Radical
女
Stroke Count
13JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1702
Handwriting
kanji
湿Meaning
Damp, Moist
Reading
kunyomiしめshime
onyomiしつshitsu
Parts
氵Water (水)显
Example Word
湿っぽい: damp. The Japanese adjective '湿っぽい (しめっぽい)' means 'damp'. This adjective is used to describe something that is slightly wet or moist, often in a way that feels uncomfortable or unpleasant. It can be used to describe physical objects, environments, or even metaphorical situations. For example: the towel feels damp「タオルが湿っぽい」(タオルがしめっぽい). The atmosphere in the room is damp「部屋の雰囲気が湿っぽい」(へやのふんいきがしめっぽい). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that feels emotionally heavy or melancholic, such as a damp mood「湿っぽい気分」(しめっぽいきぶん).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1723
Handwriting