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Radical 水 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Leak

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mo

    onyomiろう

    rou

    Parts

    Water (水)Corpse Rain

    Example Word

    漏らす: leak or reveal. The Japanese verb '漏らす (もらす)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to leak', which refers to the unintentional escape of a substance, such as water or gas, or information. For example: The pipe is leaking water「パイプから水を漏らしている」(パイプからみずをもらしている). The second meaning is 'to reveal', which refers to the act of disclosing or letting out information, often unintentionally or carelessly. For example: He revealed the secret「彼は秘密を漏らした」(かれはひみつをもらした). The verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, and its meaning depends on the situation. It is important to note that '漏らす' often carries a nuance of something being unintentional or accidental.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1774

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Soak, Pickle

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    Water (水)Blame, Liability

    Example Word

    漬け物: pickles. The Japanese noun '漬け物 (つけもの)' refers to pickled vegetables, a common side dish in Japanese cuisine. These are vegetables that have been preserved through fermentation or soaking in a brine, vinegar, or other solutions. They are often served alongside rice or as a garnish. For example: I like pickles「私は漬け物が好きです」(わたしはつけものがすきです). These pickles are very salty「この漬け物はとても塩辛い」(このつけものはとてもしおからい). The term can also refer to the process of pickling itself, but in everyday usage, it most commonly refers to the pickled vegetables.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1788

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Bay, Gulf

    Reading

    onyomiわん

    wan

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Example Word

    湾: bay. The Japanese noun '湾 (わん)' refers to a 'bay', which is a body of water partially enclosed by land. It is commonly used in geographical contexts to describe coastal features. 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 ship entered the bay「船が湾に入った」(ふねがわんにはいった). This word is often used in place names, such as '東京湾 (とうきょうわん) (Tokyo Bay)' or '大阪湾 (おおさかわん) (Osaka Bay)'. It is important to note that '湾' specifically refers to a bay and not other types of water bodies like lakes or rivers.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1800

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Boil

    Reading

    kunyomi

    wa

    onyomiふつ

    futsu

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Example Word

    沸騰: boiling. The Japanese verbal noun '沸騰 (ふっとう)' means 'boiling'. It refers to the process of a liquid reaching its boiling point and bubbling vigorously due to heat. This term is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: the water is boiling「お湯が沸騰している」(おゆがふっとうしている). The excitement reached a boiling point「興奮が沸騰点に達した」(こうふんがふっとうてんにたっした). In a figurative sense, it can also describe a situation or emotions reaching a peak or climax, such as 'the crowd's excitement was boiling over'「群衆の興奮が沸騰していた」(ぐんしゅうのこうふんがふっとうしていた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1821

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Lewdness, Licentiousness

    Reading

    kunyomiひた

    hita

    みだり

    midari

    ほしいまま

    hoshiimama

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1846

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Drown, Indulge

    Reading

    kunyomiおぼ

    obo

    いばり

    ibari

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    にょう

    nyou

    でき

    deki

    Parts

    Water (水)Weak

    Example Word

    溺れる: drown. The Japanese verb '溺れる (おぼれる)' primarily means 'to drown'. It refers to the act of being submerged in water and unable to breathe, often leading to suffocation. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by emotions or circumstances. For example: He drowned in the river「彼は川で溺れた」(かれはかわでおぼれた). She is drowning in work「彼女は仕事に溺れている」(かのじょはしごとにおぼれている). The verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in expressing situations of being overwhelmed or consumed.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1853

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Thirst, Parched

    Reading

    kunyomiかわ

    kawa

    onyomiかつ

    katsu

    Parts

    Water (水)Day, Sun Fragrance, Scent

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1856

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Flood, Vast

    Reading

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Water (水)Together

    Example Word

    洪水: flood. The Japanese noun '洪水 (こうずい)' means 'flood'. It refers to an overflow of water that submerges land, often caused by heavy rainfall, overflowing rivers, or other natural phenomena. This word is commonly used in weather reports, disaster warnings, and discussions about natural events. For example: The flood caused significant damage「洪水は大きな被害をもたらした」(こうずいはおおきなひがいをもたらした). The river overflowed and caused a flood「川が氾濫して洪水が起きた」(かわがはんらんしてこうずいがおきた). Note that '洪水' can also be used metaphorically to describe an overwhelming amount of something, such as information or emotions, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1871

    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

    Lacquer, Varnish

    Reading

    kunyomiうるし

    urushi

    onyomiしつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1901

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Overflow, Excessive

    Reading

    kunyomiみだ

    mida

    onyomiらん

    ran

    Parts

    Water (水)Oversee

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1952

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Lagoon

    Reading

    kunyomiかた

    kata

    onyomiせき

    seki

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1985

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Graceful

    Reading

    kunyomiしと

    shito

    onyomiしゅく

    shuku

    Parts

    Water (水)Uncle, Younger sibling of parent

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1989

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Nourishing

    Reading

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2010

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pan

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    ただよ

    tadayo

    onyomiはん

    han

    ほう

    hou

    ふう

    fuu

    Parts

    Water (水)Common

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2063

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Secrete

    Reading

    onyomi

    hi

    ひつ

    hitsu

    Parts

    Water (水)Inevitable, Certain

    Example Word

    分泌: secretion. The Japanese noun '分泌 (ぶんぴつ)' refers to the biological process of secretion, where substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ. This term is commonly used in medical and biological contexts. For example: Hormone secretion is important for the body「ホルモンの分泌は体にとって重要です」(ホルモンのぶんぴつはからだにとってじゅうようです). Excessive secretion of oil can cause skin problems「油の過剰分泌は肌トラブルの原因になります」(あぶらのかじょうぶんぴつははだトラブルのげんいんになります).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2099

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fertility

    Reading

    kunyomiそそ

    soso

    onyomiよう

    you

    おく

    oku

    よく

    yoku

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2100

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Wide, Spread out

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2103

    Handwriting