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kanji
知Meaning
Know
Reading
kunyomiしshi
onyomiちchi
Parts
矢Arrow 口Mouth
Example Word
認知: recognition or cognition. The Japanese noun '認知 (にんち)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'recognition', which refers to the acknowledgment or acceptance of something as true or valid. For example: The government's recognition of the new policy was swift「政府の新しい政策に対する認知は迅速だった」(せいふのあたらしいせいさくにたいするにんちはじんそくだった). The second meaning is 'cognition', which refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and understanding. For example: Cognitive abilities decline with age「認知能力は年齢とともに低下する」(にんちのうりょくはねんれいとともにていかする). It's important to note that '認知' is often used in formal or academic contexts, and the specific meaning can usually be inferred from the context in which it is used.
Radical
矢
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
40
Handwriting
kanji
矢Meaning
Arrow
Reading
kunyomiやya
onyomiしshi
Parts
𠂉Person (人)大Big
Example Word
矢印: arrow. The Japanese noun '矢印 (やじるし)' means 'arrow'. It is commonly used to indicate direction or to point towards something specific, such as in signs, maps, or diagrams. For example: follow the arrow「矢印に従ってください」(やじるしにしたがってください). The arrow points to the exit「矢印は出口を指しています」(やじるしはでぐちをさしています). This word is often seen in everyday contexts, such as on road signs or in user interfaces, to guide people visually.
Radical
矢
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N1Grade
2Frequency
637
Handwriting
kanji
短Meaning
Short
Reading
kunyomiみじかmijika
onyomiたんtan
Parts
矢Arrow 豆Beans
Example Word
短: short. The Japanese prefix '短 (たん)' means 'short'. It is commonly used in compound words to indicate something of short duration, length, or brevity. For example: short-term「短期」(たんき). short story「短編」(たんぺん). It can also be used in contexts like short hair「短髪」(たんぱつ). This prefix is versatile and often paired with other kanji to form words related to time, physical length, or abstract concepts of brevity.
Radical
矢
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
798
Handwriting