kanji

Meaning

Field

Reading

Parts

里Hometown 予Beforehand

Example Word

分野: field. The Japanese noun '分野 (ぶんや)' refers to a specific 'field' or 'area' of study, expertise, or activity. It is commonly used to describe a particular domain or sector, such as academic disciplines, professional areas, or specialized interests. For example: He is an expert in the field of medicine「彼は医学の分野の専門家です」(かれはいがくのぶんやのせんもんかです). This research covers various fields「この研究はさまざまな分野をカバーしています」(このけんきゅうはさまざまなぶんやをかばーしています). The word can also imply a scope or range within which something operates or is relevant.

Radical

里

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

146

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Heavy

Reading

Parts

里Hometown 千Thousand

Example Word

重要: important. The Japanese adjectival noun '重要 (じゅうよう)' means 'important'. It is used to describe something that holds significant value, necessity, or priority. This word is often used in formal contexts, such as business, education, or official documents. For example: This document is important「この書類は重要です」(このしょるいはじゅうようです). It is important to study「勉強することが重要です」(べんきょうすることがじゅうようです). The word can also be used to emphasize the critical nature of a task or decision, as in '重要な決定 (じゅうようなけってい) (important decision)'.

Radical

里

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

179

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hometown

Reading

Parts

田Rice field 土Soil

Example Word

古里: hometown. The Japanese noun '古里 (ふるさと)' refers to one's hometown or birthplace, often evoking a sense of nostalgia and emotional attachment. It is commonly used to describe the place where someone grew up or has deep roots. For example: I miss my hometown「古里が懐かしい」(ふるさとがなつかしい). He returned to his hometown「彼は古里に帰った」(かれはふるさとにかえった). The word carries a sentimental tone and is often associated with memories of childhood or family.

Radical

里

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

556

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Measure, Quantity

Reading

Parts

旦Dawn 里Hometown

Example Word

大量: large quantity. The Japanese noun '大量 (たいりょう)' means 'large quantity' or 'bulk.' It is used to describe a significant amount or size of something, often in an objective or quantitative sense. This word is commonly used in contexts related to production, consumption, or supply, such as describing large quantities of goods, materials, or resources. Example: They imported a large quantity of oil 「彼らは大量の石油を輸入した」 (かれらはたいりょうのせきゆをゆにゅうした). There was a large amount of rainfall 「大量の雨が降った」 (たいりょうのあめがふった). '大量' can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as describing a large amount of information or data.

Radical

里

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

842

Handwriting