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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
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
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
失礼: excuse or rude. The Japanese verbal noun '失礼 (しつれい)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'rude', referring to behavior that is impolite or disrespectful. For example: That was rude「それは失礼でした」(それはしつれいでした). The second meaning is 'excuse', often used as a polite way to apologize or take leave. For example: Excuse me, I must leave now「失礼します、もう行かなければなりません」(しつれいします、もういかなければなりません). The word is commonly used in formal and casual settings to express politeness or acknowledge a social misstep.
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
質: quality. The Japanese noun '質 (しつ)' primarily means 'quality'. It refers to the standard or grade of something, such as the quality of a product, material, or even abstract concepts like the quality of life. For example: This product has high quality「この製品は質が高い」(このせいひんはしつがたかい). The quality of this fabric is excellent「この生地の質は素晴らしい」(このきじのしつはすばらしい). Additionally, '質' can also refer to the nature or character of a person, as in '彼の質は優しい (かれのしつはやさしい) (His nature is gentle).' However, this usage is less common and context-dependent.
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