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しつ shitsu Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Room

    Reading

    kunyomiむろ

    muro

    onyomiしつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Roof Arrive, Climax

    Example Word

    和室: tatami. The Japanese noun '和室 (わしつ)' refers to a traditional Japanese-style room, typically characterized by tatami flooring, sliding doors (fusuma or shoji), and minimalistic decor. These rooms are often used for sleeping, tea ceremonies, or other traditional activities. For example: The guest room is a tatami room「客室は和室です」(きゃくしつはわしつです). I prefer sleeping in a tatami room「和室で寝るのが好きです」(わしつでねるのがすきです). The term '和室' contrasts with '洋室 (ようしつ)', which refers to Western-style rooms with carpets or wooden floors.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    286

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Lose, Fault

    Reading

    kunyomiうしな

    ushina

    onyomiしつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Big 丿Katakana no 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

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    335

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Quality

    Reading

    onyomiしち

    shichi

    しつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Shellfish Axe, Catty

    Example Word

    品質: quality. The Japanese noun '品質 (ひんしつ)' refers to the quality of something, particularly in terms of its characteristics, standards, or level of excellence. It is commonly used in contexts related to products, materials, or services to describe how good or bad they are. For example: The quality of this product is high「この製品の品質は高い」(このせいひんのひんしつはたかい). We need to improve the quality「品質を改善する必要がある」(ひんしつをかいぜんするひつようがある). This word is often used in business or manufacturing settings to discuss the standards of goods or services.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    342

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Seize, Execute

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    しつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Soil Happiness Round

    Example Word

    執筆: writing. The Japanese noun '執筆 (しっぴつ)' refers to the act of writing, particularly in the context of composing or drafting written works such as articles, essays, or books. It is often used in formal or professional settings to describe the process of creating written content. For example: He is currently writing a novel「彼は現在、小説を執筆中です」(かれはげんざい、しょうせつをしっぴつちゅうです). The author spent years writing this book「その著者はこの本を執筆するのに何年も費やしました」(そのちょしゃはこのほんをしっぴつするのになんねんもついやしました).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1013

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Rapidly, Disease

    Reading

    kunyomiはや

    haya

    onyomiしつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Sick 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

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1579

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

    Reading

    kunyomiにく

    niku

    そね

    sone

    ねた

    neta

    onyomiしつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Woman 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

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1702

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    湿

    Meaning

    Damp, Moist

    Reading

    kunyomiしめ

    shime

    onyomiしつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Water (水)

    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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1723

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Lacquer, Varnish

    Reading

    kunyomiうるし

    urushi

    onyomiしつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1901

    Handwriting