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やく yaku Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Duty

    Reading

    onyomiえき

    eki

    やく

    yaku

    Parts

    Stop Pike

    Example Word

    重役: executive. The Japanese noun '重役 (じゅうやく)' refers to a high-ranking executive or director in a company or organization. It is often used to describe someone in a position of significant responsibility and authority, such as a board member or senior manager. For example: He is an executive at a major company「彼は大手企業の重役です」(かれはおおてきぎょうのじゅうやくです). The executives held a meeting「重役たちは会議を開きました」(じゅうやくたちはかいぎをひらきました). This term is commonly used in business contexts and emphasizes the importance and seniority of the position.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    354

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

    Reading

    kunyomiわけ

    wake

    onyomiやく

    yaku

    Parts

    Say Foot

    Example Word

    申し訳ない: apologetic. The Japanese adjective '申し訳ない (もうしわけない)' means 'apologetic' or 'feeling deeply sorry'. It is used to express sincere regret or apology, often in formal or serious situations. This phrase conveys a strong sense of responsibility and remorse. For example: I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience「ご迷惑をおかけして申し訳ありません」(ごめいわくをおかけしてもうしわけありません). I feel terrible for being late「遅れてしまって申し訳ない」(おくれてしまってもうしわけない). The phrase is often used in polite or formal contexts, and it can be intensified by adding 'ございません' (e.g., '申し訳ございません') to make it even more respectful.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    597

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Promise, Approximately

    Reading

    onyomiやく

    yaku

    Parts

    Thread

    Example Word

    約: about. The Japanese prefix '約 (やく)' means 'about' or 'approximately'. It is commonly used to indicate an approximate quantity, time, or degree. This prefix is often attached to numbers or time expressions to convey that the value is not exact but close to it. For example: about 100 people「約100人」(やくひゃくにん). It will take about 2 hours「約2時間かかります」(やくにじかんかかります). Note that '約' is typically used in formal or written contexts, and in casual speech, alternatives like 'だいたい' or 'くらい' might be more common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    635

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Medicine

    Reading

    kunyomiくすり

    kusuri

    onyomiやく

    yaku

    Parts

    Grass Music, Pleasure

    Example Word

    薬: medicine. The Japanese noun '薬 (くすり)' refers to 'medicine' or 'drugs'. It is used to describe substances taken to treat or prevent illness or disease. This word can refer to both Western and traditional Japanese medicine. For example: I took medicine「薬を飲みました」(くすりをのみました). This medicine is effective「この薬は効きます」(このくすりはききます). It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to something that provides relief or a solution, such as 'a remedy' or 'a cure'. For instance: Laughter is the best medicine「笑いは最高の薬です」(わらいはさいこうのくすりです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    816

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Profit, Benefit

    Reading

    onyomiえき

    eki

    やく

    yaku

    Parts

    Plate

    Example Word

    有益: beneficial. The Japanese adjectival noun '有益 (ゆうえき)' means 'beneficial'. It is used to describe something that provides a significant advantage, profit, or positive outcome. This term is often used in contexts related to education, health, and business to indicate that something is useful or advantageous. For example: This book is beneficial for students「この本は学生にとって有益です」(このほんはがくせいにとってゆうえきです). The meeting was beneficial for the company「その会議は会社にとって有益でした」(そのかいぎはかいしゃにとってゆうえきでした). It can also be used to describe actions or information that are helpful or valuable.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    972

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Leap

    Reading

    kunyomiおど

    odo

    onyomiやく

    yaku

    Example Word

    活躍: activity or success. The Japanese verbal noun '活躍 (かつやく)' refers to being active, energetic, or successful in a particular field or endeavor. It is often used to describe someone who is making significant contributions or achieving notable success in their work, sports, or other activities. For example: He is very active in the business world「彼はビジネス界で大いに活躍している」(かれはビジネスかいでおおいにかつやくしている). She succeeded in her new role「彼女は新しい役割で活躍した」(かのじょはあたらしいやくわりでかつやくした). The word can also imply a sense of dynamism and prominence in one's actions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    21

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1272

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Misfortune, Unlucky

    Reading

    onyomiやく

    yaku

    Parts

    Cliff

    Example Word

    厄介: trouble. The Japanese noun '厄介 (やっかい)' primarily means 'trouble' or 'bother'. It refers to something that is troublesome, inconvenient, or difficult to deal with. This word can be used to describe situations, tasks, or even people who are causing difficulty. For example: He is a troublesome person「彼は厄介な人だ」(かれはやっかいなひとだ). This problem is a real hassle「この問題は本当に厄介だ」(このもんだいはほんとうにやっかいだ). The word can also imply a sense of burden or responsibility, as in taking care of someone who is dependent on you.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1613

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Epidemic

    Reading

    onyomiえき

    eki

    やく

    yaku

    Parts

    Sick Pike

    Example Word

    免疫: immunity. The Japanese noun '免疫 (めんえき)' means 'immunity'. It refers to the biological defense mechanism of an organism against diseases or infections. This term is commonly used in medical and health-related contexts. For example: he has strong immunity「彼は免疫が強い」(かれはめんえきがつよい). Vaccines help build immunity「ワクチンは免疫を作るのに役立つ」(ワクチンはめんえきをつくるのにやくだつ). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe resistance to non-biological influences, such as stress or criticism, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2001

    Handwriting