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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 西

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Important, Need

    Reading

    kunyomi

    i

    かなめ

    kaname

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Woman

    Example Word

    要するに: in short. The Japanese adverb '要するに (ようするに)' means 'in short' or 'in summary'. It is used to concisely summarize or conclude a point, often after providing a detailed explanation. This word is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to bring focus to the main point or essence of a discussion. For example: In short, we need to work harder「要するに、もっと頑張らないといけない」(ようするに、もっとがんばらないといけない). In summary, the plan is too risky「要するに、その計画はリスクが大きすぎる」(ようするに、そのけいかくはリスクがおおきすぎる). Note that '要するに' is often placed at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize the conclusion or summary.

    Radical

    西

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    220

    Handwriting

    kanji

    西

    Meaning

    West

    Reading

    kunyomiにし

    nishi

    onyomiせい

    sei

    さい

    sai

    Parts

    One Legs Mouth

    Example Word

    北西: northwest. The Japanese noun '北西 (ほくせい)' means 'northwest'. It is a compound word formed by combining '北 (きた)', meaning 'north', and '西 (にし)', meaning 'west'. This term is commonly used to indicate a direction or location, such as in weather forecasts or when giving directions. For example: The wind is blowing from the northwest「北西から風が吹いている」(ほくせいからかぜがふいている). The town is located to the northwest of the city「その町は市の北西に位置している」(そのまちはしのほくせいにいちしている).

    Radical

    西

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    315

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cover, Capsize

    Reading

    kunyomiおお

    oo

    くつがえ

    kutsugae

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Restore

    Example Word

    覆う: cover. The Japanese verb '覆う (おおう)' means 'to cover'. It is used to describe the action of placing something over or around an object, area, or surface to conceal, protect, or enclose it. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The snow covered the ground「雪が地面を覆った」(ゆきがじめんをおおった). She covered her face with her hands「彼女は手で顔を覆った」(かのじょはてでかおをおおった). In a figurative sense, it can also describe situations where something is hidden or obscured, such as 'The truth was covered by lies'「真実は嘘に覆われていた」(しんじつはうそにおおわれていた).

    Radical

    西

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1462

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hegemony, Supremacy

    Reading

    kunyomiはたがしら

    hatagashira

    onyomiはく

    haku

    ha

    Parts

    Radical

    西

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2019

    Handwriting

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