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kanji
水Meaning
Water
Reading
kunyomiみずmizu
onyomiすいsui
Parts
亅Barb くHiragana ku フKatakana fu
Example Word
水泳: swimming. The Japanese verbal noun '水泳 (すいえい)' means 'swimming'. It refers to the activity or sport of moving through water by using one's arms and legs. This word is commonly used in contexts related to sports, exercise, or recreational activities. For example: I like swimming「水泳が好きです」(すいえいがすきです). Swimming is good for health「水泳は健康に良い」(すいえいけんこうにいい). It can also be used in compound words, such as '水泳大会 (すいえいたいかい)' (swimming competition).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
109
Radical Forms
氵, 氺, 冫
Handwriting
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法Meaning
Law, Method
Reading
onyomiほうhou
ほho
はha
Parts
氵Water (水)去Past
Example Word
療法: therapy. The Japanese noun '療法 (りょうほう)' means 'therapy'. It refers to a method or treatment used to heal or alleviate a medical condition, illness, or disorder. This word is often used in medical or therapeutic contexts and can be combined with other words to specify the type of therapy, such as '物理療法 (ぶつりりょうほう)' (physical therapy) or '心理療法 (しんりりょうほう)' (psychological therapy). Example sentences: She is undergoing therapy for her back pain「彼女は腰痛の療法を受けている」(かのじょはようつうのりょうほうをうけている). This therapy is very effective「この療法はとても効果的です」(このりょうほうはとてもこうかてきです).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
169
Handwriting
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流Meaning
Flow
Reading
kunyomiながnaga
onyomiりゅうryuu
Parts
氵Water (水)㐬Newborn
Example Word
流行: epidemic or trend. The Japanese verbal noun '流行 (りゅうこう)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'trend', referring to something that is currently popular or fashionable. For example: This hairstyle is trending now「このヘアスタイルが今流行している」(このヘアスタイルがいまりゅうこうしている). The second meaning is 'epidemic', referring to the rapid spread of a disease. For example: The flu is spreading rapidly「インフルエンザが流行している」(インフルエンザがりゅうこうしている). The context usually makes it clear which meaning is intended, but both meanings are widely used in everyday conversation and media.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
192
Handwriting
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活Meaning
Lively
Reading
kunyomiいi
onyomiかつkatsu
Parts
氵Water (水)舌Tongue
Example Word
活動: activity. The Japanese verbal noun '活動 (かつどう)' refers to 'activity' or 'action'. It is used to describe physical, mental, or organizational actions, often in the context of work, hobbies, or social movements. For example: The environmental group's activities are impressive「環境グループの活動は印象的です」(かんきょうグループのかつどうはいんしょうてきです). She is active in volunteer activities「彼女はボランティア活動に積極的です」(かのじょはボランティアかつどうにせっきょくてきです). The word can also be used in compound nouns like '文化活動 (ぶんかかつどう)' (cultural activities) or '経 済活動 (けいざいかつどう)' (economic activities).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
193
Handwriting
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海Meaning
Sea
Reading
kunyomiうみumi
onyomiかいkai
Parts
氵Water (水)毎Every
Example Word
海軍: navy. The Japanese noun '海軍 (かいぐん)' refers to the 'navy', which is the branch of a country's armed forces that conducts military operations at sea. It is used to describe the organization, ships, and personnel involved in maritime warfare and defense. For example: The navy protects the country「海軍は国を守る」(かいぐんはくにをまもる). He joined the navy「彼は海軍に入った」(かれはかいぐんにはいった). This term is specific to military contexts and should not be confused with other maritime organizations or civilian shipping.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
219
Handwriting
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深Meaning
Deep
Reading
kunyomiふかfuka
onyomiしんshin
Parts
氵Water (水)罙Deep
Example Word
深い: deep. The Japanese adjective '深い (ふかい)' means 'deep'. It is used to describe physical depth, such as a deep hole or ocean, as well as abstract concepts like deep emotions, thoughts, or relationships. For example: The ocean is deep「海は深い」(うみはふかい). His thoughts are deep「彼の考えは深い」(かれのかんがえはふかい). It can also describe intensity, such as deep sleep or deep colors. For example: She is in a deep sleep「彼女は深い眠りについている」(かのじょはふかいねむりにつ いている). The nuance of '深い' often implies something profound or significant beyond surface-level understanding.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
248
Handwriting
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決Meaning
Decide
Reading
kunyomiきki
onyomiけつketsu
Parts
氵Water (水)夬Decide
Example Word
決して: never. The Japanese adverb '決して (けっして)' means 'never' and is used to strongly emphasize that something will absolutely not happen or is not true. It is often used in negative sentences to reinforce the negation. For example: I will never forget your kindness「決してあなたの親切を忘れません」(けっしてあなたのしんせつをわすれません). This is never acceptable「これは決して許されません」(これはけ っしてゆるされません). Note that '決して' is typically paired with negative verb forms to convey its meaning effectively.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
253
Handwriting
kanji
治Meaning
Cure, Reign
Reading
kunyomiおさosa
なおnao
onyomiじji
ちchi
Parts
氵Water (水)台Pedestal, Machine
Example Word
治す: cure. The Japanese verb '治す (なおす)' means 'to cure' or 'to heal'. It is used when referring to the act of treating or curing an illness, injury, or condition. This verb is often used in medical contexts or when discussing recovery from sickness. For example: The doctor cured the patient「医者は患者を治した」(いしゃはかんじゃをなおした). She healed her wound quickly「彼女は傷を早く治した」(かのじょはきずをはやくなおした). Note that '治す' can also imply restoring something to its proper state, but the primary meaning is related to curing or healing.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
317
Handwriting
kanji
江Meaning
Creek, Inlet
Reading
kunyomiえe
onyomiこうkou
Parts
氵Water (水)工Construction
Example Word
江: bay. The Japanese suffix '江 (こう)' means 'bay' and is often used in geographical names to denote a bay or inlet. It is commonly found in place names, such as 'Tokyo Bay (東京湾, とうきょうわん)' or 'Osaka Bay (大阪湾, おおさかわん)'. This suffix is typically used in formal or historical contexts and is not commonly used in everyday conversation. For example: Tokyo Bay is beautiful「東京湾は美しい」(とうきょうわんはうつくしい). The ships are anchored in Osaka Bay「船は大阪湾に停泊している」(ふねはおおさかわんにていはくしている).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
376
Handwriting
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渡Meaning
Cross, Transit
Reading
kunyomiわたwata
onyomiとto
Parts
氵Water (水)度Degrees, Times
Example Word
渡る: cross. The Japanese verb '渡る (わたる)' means 'to cross'. It is used when referring to physically crossing something, such as a street, river, or bridge. It can also be used metaphorically to describe crossing over into a different state or condition. For example: I crossed the street「道を渡った」(みちをわたった). The bird crossed the river「鳥は川を渡った」(とりはかわをわたった). In a metaphorical sense, it can be used as in 'to cross over to the other side'「向こう側に渡る」(むこうがわにわたる). The verb is often used with the particle 'を' to indicate the thing being crossed.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
381
Handwriting
kanji
消Meaning
Extinguish
Reading
kunyomiきki
けke
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
氵Water (水)肖Resemble, Resemblance
Example Word
消毒: disinfection. The Japanese verbal noun '消毒 (しょうどく)' means 'disinfection'. It refers to the process of cleaning something to destroy bacteria, viruses, or other harmful microorganisms. This term is commonly used in medical, hygiene, and cleaning contexts. For example: Please disinfect the wound「傷を消毒してください」(きずをしょうどくしてください). The hospital disinfects all equipment「病院は全ての器具を消毒します」(びょういんはすべてのきぐをしょうどくします). It is often used with verbs like する (to do) or する必要がある (need to do) to indicate the action of disinfecting.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
395
Handwriting
kanji
泣Meaning
Weep, Cry
Reading
kunyomiなna
onyomiきゅうkyuu
Parts
氵Water (水)立Stand
Example Word
泣き声: crying. The Japanese noun '泣き声 (なきごえ)' refers to the sound of crying, typically made by a person or an animal. It is used to describe the vocal expression of sadness, pain, or distress. For example: I heard a baby's crying「赤ちゃんの泣き声が聞こえた」(あかちゃんのなきごえがきこえた). The cat's crying was loud「猫の泣き声が大きかった」(ねこのなきごえがおおきかった). This word is often used in contexts involving emotional distress or discomfort.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
454
Handwriting
kanji
浮Meaning
Float
Reading
kunyomiうわuwa
うu
onyomiふfu
Parts
氵Water (水)孚
Example Word
浮く: float. The Japanese verb '浮く (うく)' means 'to float'. It is used to describe something that is buoyant and remains on the surface of a liquid or in the air. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe feelings of detachment or being out of place. For example: the boat floats on the water「ボートが水に浮く」(ボートがみずにうく). I feel like I'm floating in the air「空に浮いているような気がする」(そらにういているようなきがする). In a social context, it can describe someone who feels out of place: he feels like he doesn't belong here「彼はここで浮いている感じがする」(かれはここでういているかんじがする).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
458
Handwriting
kanji
洋Meaning
Ocean, Western style
Reading
onyomiようyou
Parts
氵Water (水)羊Sheep
Example Word
洋: western. The Japanese suffix '洋 (よう)' means 'western' and is often used to denote something related to the West or Western culture. It is commonly attached to nouns to form compound words. For example: Western food「洋食」(ようしょく), Western-style room「洋室」(ようしつ), and Western clothing「洋服」(ようふく). This suffix is particularly useful when distinguishing between traditional Japanese items and their Western counterparts. Another example: Western music「洋楽」(ようがく). Note that '洋' can also refer to the ocean in other contexts, but as a suffix, it predominantly conveys the meaning of 'western'.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
476
Handwriting
kanji
清Meaning
Clear, Pure
Reading
kunyomiきよkiyo
onyomiしょうshou
せいsei
Parts
氵Water (水)青Blue
Example Word
清潔: clean or hygienic. The Japanese adjectival noun '清潔 (せいけつ)' primarily means 'clean' or 'hygienic'. It is used to describe something that is free from dirt, germs, or impurities, and can refer to both physical cleanliness and moral purity. For example: This hospital is very clean「この病院はとても清潔です」(このびょういんはとてもせいけつです). She always keeps her room clean「彼女はいつも部屋を清潔にしている」(かのじょはいつもへやをせいけつにしている). The word can also imply a sense of neatness or orderliness, and is often used in contexts related to health, hygiene, and personal care.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
481
Handwriting
kanji
注Meaning
Pour
Reading
kunyomiそそsoso
onyomiちゅうchuu
Parts
氵Water (水)主Master
Example Word
注: note. The Japanese noun '注 (ちゅう)' typically means 'note' or 'annotation'. It is often used in contexts where additional information or clarification is provided, such as in books, documents, or instructions. For example: please read the note at the bottom of the page「ページの下にある注を読んでください」(ぺーじのしたにあるちゅうをよんでください). The teacher added a note to the assignment「先生は課題に注を加えました」(せんせいはかだいにちゅうをくわえました). This word can also be used in compound words like '注釈 (ちゅうしゃく)' which means 'commentary' or 'footnote'.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
502
Handwriting
kanji
満Meaning
Full
Reading
kunyomiみmi
onyomiまんman
Parts
氵Water (水)卄 両Both
Example Word
不満: dissatisfaction. The Japanese adjectival noun '不満 (ふまん)' means 'dissatisfaction'. It is used to express a feeling of discontent or unhappiness with a situation, condition, or outcome. This word is often used in contexts where someone feels that something is lacking or not meeting their expectations. For example: He expressed dissatisfaction with the results「彼は結果に不満を述べた」(かれはけっかにふまんをのべた). There is dissatisfaction among the employees「従業員の間に不満がある」(じゅうぎょういんのあいだにふまんがある). It can also be used to describe a general state of dissatisfaction, as in '不満な気持ち (ふまんなきもち) (a feeling of dissatisfaction)'.
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