kanji

Meaning

Room

Reading

Parts

宀Roof 至Arrive, Climax

Example Word

控え室: waiting room. The Japanese noun '控え室 (ひかえしつ)' refers to a 'waiting room'. This term is commonly used in various settings such as hospitals, offices, or event venues where people wait for their turn or for an event to start. For example: please wait in the waiting room「控え室でお待ちください」(ひかえしつでおまちください). The waiting room is on the second floor「控え室は二階にあります」(ひかえしつはにかいにあります). The word combines '控え (ひかえ)', meaning 'reserve' or 'waiting', and '室 (しつ)', meaning 'room', to specifically denote a space designated for waiting.

Radical

宀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

286

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lose, Fault

Reading

Parts

大Big 丿Katakana no 夫Man, Husband

Example Word

失敗: failure. The Japanese verbal noun '失敗 (しっぱい)' means 'failure'. It refers to the act of failing to achieve a desired result or making a mistake. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as academic, professional, or personal situations. For example: I made a mistake in the exam「試験で失敗した」(しけんでしっぱいした). He failed in his attempt to climb the mountain「彼は山登りに失敗した」(かれはやまのぼりにしっぱいした). It can also be used to describe a failed experiment or project: The experiment was a failure「その実験は失敗だった」(そのじっけんはしっぱいだった).

Radical

大

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

335

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Quality

Reading

Parts

貝Shellfish 斤Axe, Catty

Example Word

質問: question. The Japanese verbal noun '質問 (しつもん)' means 'question'. It is used to refer to an inquiry or a query that someone asks to seek information or clarification. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, such as in classrooms, meetings, or casual conversations. For example: I have a question「質問があります」(しつもんがあります). Please answer my question「私の質問に答えてください」(わたしのしつもんにこたえてください). The word can also be used as a verb when combined with the auxiliary verb 'する', as in '質問する (しつもんする)', which means 'to ask a question'.

Radical

貝

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

342

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Seize, Execute

Reading

Parts

土Soil 幸Happiness 丸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

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1013

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Rapidly, Disease

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1579

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Envy, Jealous

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1702

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Damp, Moist

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)显

Example Word

湿度: humidity. The Japanese noun '湿度 (しつど)' refers to 'humidity', which is the amount of water vapor present in the air. It is commonly used in weather forecasts, discussions about climate, or when describing the comfort level of an environment. For example: The humidity is high today「今日は湿度が高い」(きょうはしつどがたかい). I don't like high humidity「湿度が高いのは嫌い」(しつどがたかいのはきらい). This word is often paired with adjectives like 高い (たかい, high) or 低い (ひくい, low) to describe the level of humidity.

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1723

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lacquer, Varnish

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)桼

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1901

Handwriting