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kanji
漏Meaning
Leak
Reading
kunyomiもmo
onyomiろうrou
Parts
氵Water (水)尸Corpse 雨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
水
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1774
Handwriting
kanji
漬Meaning
Soak, Pickle
Reading
kunyomiつtsu
onyomiしshi
Parts
氵Water (水)責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
水
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1788
Handwriting
kanji
湾Meaning
Bay, Gulf
Reading
onyomiわんwan
Parts
氵Water (水)弯
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
水
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1800
Handwriting
kanji
沸Meaning
Boil
Reading
kunyomiわwa
onyomiふつfutsu
Parts
氵Water (水)弗
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
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
9Frequency
1821
Handwriting
kanji
溺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
氵Water (水)弱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
水
Stroke Count
13JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1853
Handwriting
kanji
洪Meaning
Flood, Vast
Reading
onyomiこうkou
Parts
氵Water (水)共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
水
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1871
Handwriting
kanji
濯Meaning
Wash, Rinse
Reading
kunyomiすすsusu
そそぐsosogu
ゆすyusu
onyomiたくtaku
Parts
氵Water (水)翟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
水
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N2Grade
9Frequency
1890
Handwriting
kanji
泌Meaning
Secrete
Reading
onyomiひhi
ひつhitsu
Parts
氵Water (水)必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
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
2099
Handwriting