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kanji
博Meaning
Extensive, Doctor
Reading
onyomiはくhaku
ばくbaku
Parts
十Ten 尃
Example Word
博士: doctor or expert. The Japanese noun '博士 (はかせ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to someone who has earned a doctoral degree, such as a PhD, and is commonly used in academic contexts. For example: he is a doctor of physics「彼は物理学の博士です」(かれはぶつりがくのはかせです). The second meaning refers to someone who is an expert or highly skilled in a particular field, often used in a more general sense. For example: he is an expert in traditional Japanese art「彼は日本の伝統芸術の博士です」(かれはにほんのでんとうげいじゅつのはかせです). It's important to note that the context in which this word is used will determine whether it refers to an academic title or a general expert.
Radical
十
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
521
Handwriting
kanji
暴Meaning
Violent, Outburst
Reading
kunyomiあばaba
onyomiばくbaku
ぼうbou
Parts
日Day, Sun 共Together 氺Water (水)
Example Word
暴落: crash. The Japanese verbal noun '暴落 (ぼうらく)' refers to a sudden and drastic drop or crash, particularly in financial contexts such as stock prices or market values. It conveys a sense of rapid and uncontrollable decline. For example: The stock market crashed「株価が暴落した」(かぶかがぼうらくした). The price of oil crashed「石油の価格が暴落した」(せきゆのかかくがぼうらくした). This term is often used in economic or financial discussions to describe significant and unexpected downturns.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
897
Handwriting
kanji
幕Meaning
Curtain
Reading
kunyomiとばりtobari
onyomiばくbaku
まくmaku
Parts
莫 巾Towel
Example Word
幕府: shogunate. The Japanese noun '幕府 (ばくふ)' refers to the 'shogunate', which was the military government of Japan during the feudal period. The shogunate was headed by the shogun, the supreme military commander, and it was the de facto government of Japan from the 12th to the 19th century, while the emperor remained a symbolic figurehead. The term is often used in historical contexts to describe the political and military structure of feudal Japan. For example: The Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan for over 250 years「徳川幕府は250年以上日本を支配した」(とくがわばくふはにひゃくごじゅうねんいじょうにほんをしはいした). The shogunate was abolished during the Meiji Restoration「幕府は明治維新の際に廃止された」(ばくふはめいじいしんのさいにはいしされた).
Radical
巾
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
903
Handwriting
kanji
縛Meaning
Bind, Restrain
Reading
kunyomiしばshiba
onyomiばくbaku
Parts
糸Thread 尃
Example Word
縛る: tie. The Japanese verb '縛る (しばる)' means 'to tie' or 'to bind'. It is used to describe the action of securing something by tying it with a rope, string, or similar material. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe being bound by rules, obligations, or emotions. For example: He tied the package with a rope「彼は荷物を縛った」(かれはにもつをしばった). She felt bound by her responsibilities「彼女は責任に縛られていると感じた」(かのじょはせきにんにしばられているとかんじた). Note that this verb often implies a strong or restrictive binding.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1293
Handwriting
kanji
麦Meaning
Wheat
Reading
kunyomiむぎmugi
onyomiばくbaku
Parts
夂Late 生Life
Example Word
小麦: wheat. The Japanese noun '小麦 (こむぎ)' refers to 'wheat', the grain used to make flour, bread, and other food products. It is a staple ingredient in many cuisines and is commonly used in Japan for making udon noodles, bread, and pastries. Example sentences: Wheat is grown in this region「この地域では小麦が栽培されている」(このちいきではこむぎがさいばいされている). Bread is made from wheat「パンは小麦から作られる」(パンはこむぎからつくられる). The word is often used in agricultural or culinary contexts.
Radical
麥
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
1329
Handwriting
kanji
爆Meaning
Burst, Explode
Reading
kunyomiはha
onyomiばくbaku
Parts
火Fire 暴Violent, Outburst
Example Word
爆発: explosion. The Japanese verbal noun '爆発 (ばくはつ)' means 'explosion'. It refers to a sudden and violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise and destruction. This word can be used literally, such as in the context of a bomb exploding, or figuratively, to describe a sudden outburst of emotions or events. For example: The explosion was heard far away「爆発が遠くまで聞こえた」(ばくはつがとおくまできこえた). His anger exploded「彼の怒りが爆発した」(かれのいかりがばくはつした). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '爆発物 (ばくはつぶつ)' (explosive material) or '爆発力 (ばくはつりょく)' (explosive power).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1399
Handwriting