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kanji
葉Meaning
Leaf
Reading
kunyomiはha
onyomiようyou
Parts
艹Grass 枼Table
Example Word
書き言葉: written language. The Japanese noun '書き言葉 (かきことば)' refers to 'written language'. It is used to describe the form of language that is used in writing, as opposed to spoken language (話し言葉, はなしことば). Written language often follows more formal grammar rules and may include vocabulary and expressions that are not commonly used in everyday speech. For example: This book uses formal written language「この本は書き言葉を使っている」(このほんはかきことばをつかっている). Written language is important for academic papers「書き言葉は学術論文に重要だ」(かきことばはがくじゅつろんぶんにじゅうようだ).
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
落第: failure or flunking. The Japanese verbal noun '落第 (らくだい)' refers to failing or flunking, particularly in an academic context. It is commonly used to describe failing an exam, a course, or not meeting the required standards to advance to the next level. For example: He failed the exam「彼は試験に落第した」(かれはしけんにらくだいした). If you don't study, you'll flunk「勉強しないと落第するよ」(べんきょうしないとらくだいするよ). This term carries a strong connotation of not meeting expectations and is often used in educational settings.
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: if. The Japanese adverb '若し (もし)' means 'if' and is used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation. It is often paired with conditional forms of verbs or expressions to indicate a possibility or assumption. For example: If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home「もし明日雨が降ったら、家にいます」(もしあしたあめがふったら、いえにいます). If you need help, please tell me「もし助けが必要なら、教えてください」(もしたすけがひつようなら、おしえてください). This word is commonly used in polite or formal contexts and is essential for constructing conditional sentences in Japanese.
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
生け花: flower arranging. The Japanese noun '生け花 (いけばな)' refers to the traditional art of Japanese flower arranging. This practice emphasizes harmony, balance, and the beauty of nature. It is often used in cultural settings, tea ceremonies, and as a form of artistic expression. For example: I learned flower arranging「生け花を習いました」(いけばなをならいました). The flower arrangement is beautiful「その生け花は美しい」(そのいけばなはうつくしい). '生け花' is deeply rooted in Japanese aesthetics and often involves careful selection of flowers, branches, and containers to create a harmonious composition.
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
目茶苦茶: chaotic or absurd. The Japanese adjectival noun '目茶苦茶 (めちゃくちゃ)' is used to describe something that is extremely chaotic, disordered, or absurd. It can refer to physical states, situations, or even abstract concepts. For example: The room was in complete chaos「部屋は目茶苦茶だった」(へやはめちゃくちゃだった). His explanation was completely absurd「彼の説明は目茶苦茶だった」(かれのせつめいはめちゃくちゃだった). This word is often used in casual conversation and carries a strong emphasis on the extreme nature of the disorder or absurdity.
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 '