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kanji
要Meaning
Important, Need
Reading
kunyomiいi
かなめkaname
onyomiようyou
Parts
覀 女Woman
Example Word
要: essence. The Japanese noun '要 (よう)' means 'essence' or 'main point'. It is used to refer to the core or most important part of something. This word is often used in formal or written contexts to summarize or highlight the key aspects of a topic. For example: The essence of the problem is clear「問題の要は明らかだ」(もんだいのようはあきらかだ). The main point of the discussion is this「議論の要はこれだ」(ぎろんのようはこれだ). Additionally, '要' can also appear in compound words like '要点 (ようてん)', meaning 'main point' or 'gist'.
Radical
西
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
220
Handwriting
kanji
西Meaning
West
Reading
kunyomiにしnishi
onyomiせいsei
さいsai
Parts
一One 儿Legs 口Mouth
Example Word
西側: west side. The Japanese noun '西側 (にしがわ)' refers to the 'westside' or the western part of something, such as a city, region, or area. It is commonly used to describe geographical locations or directions. For example: the westside of the city is quiet「街の西側は静かです」(まちのにしがわはしずかです). The school is on the westside of the park「学校は公園の西側にあります」(がっこうはこうえんのにしがわにあります). This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Radical
西
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
315
Handwriting
kanji
覆Meaning
Cover, Capsize
Reading
kunyomiおおoo
くつがえkutsugae
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
覀 復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
18JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1462
Handwriting