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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

    役割: role. The Japanese noun '役割 (やくわり)' means 'role'. It refers to the function or position someone or something has in a particular situation, group, or system. It can be used in various contexts, such as social roles, job responsibilities, or the role of an object in a process. For example: her role in the project is important「彼女のプロジェクトでの役割は重要だ」(かのじょのプロジェクトでのやくわりはじゅうようだ). Each tool has its own role「それぞれの道具には役割がある」(それぞれのどうぐにはやくわりがある). This word is often used to describe the expected behavior or contribution of a person or thing in a specific context.

    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

    通訳: interpretation. The Japanese verbal noun '通訳 (つうやく)' refers to the act of interpreting, particularly spoken language, between two parties who do not share a common language. It is commonly used in contexts such as international conferences, business meetings, or any situation where real-time language translation is required. For example: She is good at interpretation「彼女は通訳が上手です」(かのじょはつうやくがじょうずです). We need an interpreter for the meeting「会議に通訳が必要です」(かいぎにつうやくがひつようです). The term is distinct from '翻訳 (ほんやく)', which refers to written translation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    597

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Promise, Approximately

    Reading

    onyomiやく

    yaku

    Parts

    Thread

    Example Word

    条約: treaty. The Japanese noun '条約 (じょうやく)' refers to a formal agreement between countries or organizations, typically involving legal obligations. It is commonly used in the context of international relations, diplomacy, or legal frameworks. For example: The two countries signed a peace treaty「両国は平和条約に調印した」(りょうこくはへいわじょうやくにちょういんした). This treaty is important for global cooperation「この条約は国際協力にとって重要です」(このじょうやくはこくさいきょうりょくにとってじゅうようです). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as agreements between organizations or groups, but its primary usage is in diplomatic or legal settings.

    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

    益々: increasingly. The Japanese adverb '益々 (ますます)' means 'increasingly' or 'more and more'. It is used to indicate that something is growing or intensifying over time. This word is often used in formal or written contexts, such as business communications, speeches, or literature. For example: The company is increasingly successful「その会社は益々成功しています」(そのかいしゃはますますせいこうしています). The weather is getting colder and colder「天気は益々寒くなっています」(てんきはますますさむくなっています). Note that '益々' is typically used in positive contexts to describe growth or improvement, but it can also be used neutrally to describe any kind of increase.

    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