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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

たく taku

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Degrees, Times

    Reading

    kunyomiたび

    tabi

    onyomi

    do

    たく

    taku

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Again 廿Twenty

    Example Word

    程度: degree. The Japanese noun '程度 (ていど)' refers to the extent, degree, or level of something. It is often used to describe the magnitude, intensity, or scope of a situation, condition, or action. For example: to what degree is it damaged?「どの程度壊れていますか?」(どのていどこわれていますか?). The degree of difficulty is high「難易度の程度は高い」(なんいどのていどはたかい). This word is versatile and can be applied to various contexts, such as measuring the severity of an issue, the intensity of an emotion, or the scope of an event. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    58

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marsh, Swamp

    Reading

    kunyomiさわ

    sawa

    onyomiたく

    taku

    Parts

    Water (水)Foot

    Example Word

    沢山: many. The Japanese adverb '沢山 (たくさん)' means 'many' or 'a lot'. It is used to indicate a large quantity of something, whether it be objects, people, or abstract concepts. It can be used in both positive and neutral contexts. For example: There are many books「本が沢山ある」(ほんがたくさんある). I ate a lot「沢山食べた」(たくさんたべた). Note that '沢山' is often used in casual conversation and can also imply 'enough' or 'plenty' in certain contexts, such as 'That's enough, thank you'「もう沢山です、ありがとう」(もうたくさんです、ありがとう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    538

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    House

    Reading

    onyomiたく

    taku

    Parts

    Roof Depend

    Example Word

    お宅: home or otaku. The Japanese noun 'お宅 (おたく)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'home' or 'house', used in a polite or formal context. For example: Is this your home?「こちらがお宅ですか?」(こちらがおたくですか?). The second meaning refers to 'otaku', a term used to describe someone with obsessive interests, particularly in anime, manga, or other subcultures. For example: He is an otaku「彼はおたくです」(かれはおたくです). The term 'otaku' can carry a neutral or negative connotation depending on the context, often implying extreme dedication to a hobby or interest.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    840

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eminent

    Reading

    onyomiたく

    taku

    Parts

    Early, Fast Divination

    Example Word

    電卓: calculator. The Japanese noun '電卓 (でんたく)' refers to a 'calculator', specifically an electronic one. This term is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as in schools, offices, or at home. It is a compound word combining '電' (でん), meaning 'electric', and '卓' (たく), meaning 'desk' or 'table', reflecting its function as a portable electronic device. For example: I bought a new calculator「新しい電卓を買いました」(あたらしいでんたくをかいました). Can I borrow your calculator?「電卓を借りてもいいですか?」(でんたくをかりてもいいですか?). This word is neutral in tone and widely understood in all contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1118

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    Reading

    kunyomiかこ

    kako

    onyomiたく

    taku

    Parts

    Say (言)Depend

    Example Word

    信託: trust. The Japanese noun '信託 (しんたく)' refers to a 'trust' in the legal or financial sense. It is used to describe a fiduciary relationship where one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets on behalf of another party (the beneficiary). This term is commonly used in contexts involving estate planning, asset management, or legal agreements. For example: He established a trust for his children「彼は子供たちのために信託を設定した」(かれはこどもたちのためにしんたくをせっていした). The assets are managed under a trust「資産は信託のもとで管理されている」(しさんはしんたくのもとでかんりされている). Note that this term is specific to legal or financial contexts and does not refer to the general concept of trust or reliability.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1802

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Choose, Select

    Reading

    kunyomiえら

    era

    onyomiたく

    taku

    Parts

    Hand (手)Foot

    Example Word

    選択: selection or choice. The Japanese verbal noun '選択 (せんたく)' refers to the act of selecting or choosing something from a set of options. It is commonly used in contexts where decisions are made, such as selecting items, options, or courses of action. For example: Please make a selection from the menu「メニューから選択してください」(メニューからせんたくしてください). The choice of words is important「言葉の選択は重要です」(ことばのせんたくはじゅうようです). This word is often used in formal or practical situations, such as in menus, surveys, or decision-making processes.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1825

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wash, Rinse

    Reading

    kunyomiすす

    susu

    そそぐ

    sosogu

    ゆす

    yusu

    onyomiたく

    taku

    Parts

    Water (水)Surname

    Example Word

    洗濯機: washing machine. The Japanese noun '洗濯機 (せんたくき)' means 'washing machine'. It refers to the household appliance used for washing clothes. This word is commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing household chores or appliances. For example: I bought a new washing machine「新しい洗濯機を買いました」(あたらしいせんたくきをかいました). The washing machine is broken「洗濯機が壊れています」(せんたくきがこわれています). It's important to note that this noun is often used in contexts related to home maintenance, laundry, or shopping for appliances.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1890

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reclaim, Cultivation

    Reading

    onyomiたく

    taku

    Parts

    Hand (手)Stone

    Example Word

    開拓: development or pioneering. The Japanese noun '開拓 (かいたく)' refers to the act of pioneering or developing new land, ideas, or fields. It is often used in contexts related to exploring uncharted territories, creating new opportunities, or advancing in a particular area. For example: Pioneering new markets is essential for growth「新しい市場の開拓は成長に不可欠だ」(あたらしいしじょうのかいたくはせいちょうにふかけつだ). They are developing unused land「彼らは未使用の土地を開拓している」(かれらはみしようのとちをかいたくしている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe innovation or breaking new ground in various fields.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1920

    Handwriting

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