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kanji
葉Meaning
Leaf
Reading
kunyomiはha
onyomiようyou
Parts
艹Grass 枼Table
Example Word
葉書: postcard. The Japanese noun '葉書 (はがき)' refers to a 'postcard'. It is a rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard intended for writing and mailing without an envelope. Postcards are often used for short messages, greetings, or as souvenirs. They typically feature a picture or design on one side and space for a message, address, and stamp on the other. Example sentences: I bought a postcard at the souvenir shop「おみやげやで葉書を買いました」(おみやげやではがきをかいました). Please send me a postcard from your trip「旅行から葉書を送ってください」(りょこうからはがきをおくってください).
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
127
Handwriting
kanji
落Meaning
Fall
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiらくraku
Parts
艹Grass 氵Water (水)各Each
Example Word
落ち着く: calm. The Japanese verb '落ち着く (おちつく)' means 'to calm down' or 'to settle'. It is used to describe a state of becoming calm, composed, or settled, either emotionally or physically. For example: Please calm down「落ち着いてください」(おちついてください). The situation has settled down「状況が落ち着いた」(じょうきょうがおちついた). This verb can also be used to describe a place or atmosphere that feels calm or settled, such as '落ち着いた部屋 (おちついたへや) (a calm room)'. It is often used in contexts where someone needs to regain composure or when a situation stabilizes.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
152
Handwriting
kanji
若Meaning
Young
Reading
kunyomiもmo
わかwaka
onyomiじゃくjaku
にゃくnyaku
Parts
艹Grass 右Right
Example Word
若しくは: or. The Japanese conjunction '若しくは (もしくは)' means 'or'. It is used to present alternatives or choices, often in formal or legal contexts. This conjunction is typically used to connect two items or clauses, indicating that either one or the other is possible. For example: You can choose tea or coffee「お茶若しくはコーヒーを選べます」(おちゃもしくはコーヒーをえらべます). The meeting will be held on Monday or Tuesday「会議は月曜日若しくは火曜日に開催されます」(かいぎはげつようびもしくはかようびにかいさいされます). Note that '若しくは' is more formal than the more commonly used 'または' or 'か'.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
178
Handwriting
kanji
花Meaning
Flower
Reading
kunyomiはなhana
onyomiかka
Parts
艹Grass 化Change
Example Word
花見: flower viewing. The Japanese noun '花見 (はなみ)' refers to the traditional custom of enjoying the beauty of flowers, particularly cherry blossoms (桜, さくら). This activity is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and typically involves gathering with friends or family under blooming cherry trees, often accompanied by food, drinks, and celebration. It is most commonly associated with spring, when cherry blossoms are in full bloom. Example sentences: Let's go flower viewing「花見に行きましょう」(はなみにいきましょう). The flower viewing party was fun「花見のパーティーは楽しかった」(はなみのパーティーはたのしかった).
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
195
Handwriting
kanji
苦Meaning
Suffer
Reading
kunyomiくるkuru
にがniga
onyomiくku
Parts
艹Grass 古Old
Example Word
苦: suffering. The Japanese noun '苦 (く)' refers to 'suffering' or 'hardship'. It is often used in contexts related to physical or emotional pain, difficulties, or challenges. This word is commonly found in Buddhist teachings, where it is one of the fundamental concepts, but it is also used in everyday language to describe personal struggles. For example: life is full of suffering「人生は苦に満ちている」(じんせいはくにみちている). He endured great hardship「彼は大きな苦を耐えた」(かれはおおきなくをたえた). The word can also appear in compounds, such as '苦痛 (くつう)' (pain) or '苦労 (くろう)' (hardship).
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
230
Handwriting
kanji
草Meaning
Grass
Reading
kunyomiくさkusa
onyomiそうsou
Parts
早Early, Fast 艹Grass
Example Word
草花: flowers. The Japanese noun '草花 (くさばな)' refers to 'flowers' or 'flowering plants'. It is a compound word combining '草 (くさ)' meaning 'grass' or 'herb' and '花 (はな)' meaning 'flower'. This term is often used to describe small, delicate flowers or plants that grow naturally, such as wildflowers or garden flowers. It carries a gentle and natural connotation, often evoking imagery of nature and beauty. Example sentences: I love the flowers in this garden「この庭の草花が大好きです」(このにわのくさばながだいすきです). The flowers bloom beautifully in spring「春に草花が美しく咲きます」(はるにくさばながうつくしくさきます).
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
1Frequency
250
Handwriting
kanji
茶Meaning
Tea
Reading
onyomiさsa
ちゃcha
Parts
艹Grass 人Person 木Tree, Wood
Example Word
喫茶: coffee. The Japanese noun '喫茶 (きっさ)' refers to 'coffee' or the act of drinking tea, but it is most commonly associated with coffee shops or cafes in Japan. The term is often used in the context of '喫茶店 (きっさてん)', which means 'coffee shop' or 'cafe'. These establishments are popular spots for enjoying coffee, light meals, and desserts. Example sentences: Let's go to a coffee shop「喫茶店に行きましょう」(きっさてんにいきましょう). This coffee is delicious「この喫茶は美味しい」(このきっさはおいしい). Note that while '