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kanji
流Meaning
Flow
Reading
kunyomiながnaga
onyomiりゅうryuu
Parts
氵Water (水)㐬Newborn
Example Word
中流: middle class. The Japanese noun '中流 (ちゅうりゅう)' refers to the 'middle class' in a socioeconomic context. It is commonly used to describe a social class that is neither wealthy nor poor, often characterized by moderate income and lifestyle. This term can be used in discussions about society, economics, or personal status. For example: They belong to the middle class「彼らは中流です」(かれらはちゅうりゅうです). The middle class is shrinking「中流が縮小している」(ちゅうりゅうがしゅくしょうしている). Note that '中流' can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is average or moderate in quality or status, though this usage is less common.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
192
Handwriting
kanji
留Meaning
Stay, Detain
Reading
kunyomiとto
onyomiりゅうryuu
るru
Example Word
留守: absence. The Japanese noun '留守 (るす)' primarily means 'absence'. It is used to describe a situation where someone is not at home or away from a place. It can also imply that someone is not paying attention or is distracted. For example: I was absent from home「私は家を留守にしていた」(わたしはいえをるすにしていた). He was absent-minded during the meeting「彼は会議中に留守だった」(かれはかいぎちゅうにるすだった). Note that '留守' is often used in phrases like '留守番 (るすばん)' (house-sitting) or '留守にする' (to be away).
Radical
田
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
626
Handwriting
kanji
竜Meaning
Dragon
Reading
kunyomiたつtatsu
onyomiりゅうryuu
Parts
立Stand 电
Example Word
竜: dragon. The Japanese noun '竜 (りゅう)' refers to a 'dragon', a mythical creature often depicted as a large, serpentine or reptilian being with magical or spiritual qualities. In Japanese culture, dragons are typically seen as benevolent and associated with water, rain, and protection. They are a common motif in folklore, art, and festivals. Example sentences: The dragon flew across the sky「竜が空を飛んだ」(りゅうがそらをとんだ). The shrine is guarded by a dragon「その神社は竜に守られている」(そのじんじゃはりゅうにまもられている). Note that '竜' is often used in names, stories, and symbolic contexts, and it carries a more traditional or mythical connotation compared to the word 'ドラゴン' (doragon), which is used for Western-style dragons.
Radical
立
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1151
Handwriting
kanji
粒Meaning
Grain, Grains
Reading
kunyomiつぶtsubu
onyomiりゅうryuu
Parts
米Rice 立Stand
Example Word
粒: grain or particle. The Japanese noun '粒 (つぶ)' refers to a small, discrete unit or piece, often used to describe grains, particles, or tiny objects. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing rice grains, sand particles, or even small items like beads. For example: There are many grains of rice「ご飯の粒がたくさんある」(ごはんのつぶがたくさんある). The sand particles are fine「砂の粒が細かい」(すなのつぶがこまかい). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can also be found in idiomatic expressions, such as '粒が揃う (つぶがそろう)', which means 'to be of uniform quality'.
Radical
米
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1567
Handwriting