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Radical 音

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sound

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ne

    おと

    oto

    onyomiおん

    on

    Parts

    Stand Day, Sun

    Example Word

    本音: true feelings. The Japanese noun '本音 (ほんね)' refers to a person's true feelings or real intentions, as opposed to what they might say or show outwardly. It is often used in contrast to '建前 (たてまえ)', which refers to the facade or socially acceptable stance one might present. For example: He finally revealed his true feelings「彼はついに本音を言った」(かれはついにほんねをいった). It's hard to tell her true feelings「彼女の本音はわかりにくい」(かのじょのほんねはわかりにくい). The concept of '本音' is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, where maintaining harmony and avoiding conflict often leads to a distinction between what is said and what is truly felt.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    145

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Echo, Reverberate

    Reading

    kunyomiひび

    hibi

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    Parts

    Hometown Sound

    Example Word

    響き: echo or resonance. The Japanese noun '響き (ひびき)' primarily refers to the concept of 'echo' or 'resonance'. It describes the sound that reverberates or lingers after the original sound has been made. This word can also metaphorically describe the impact or influence of something, such as an event or idea, that continues to affect people or situations. For example: The echo of the bell was beautiful「鐘の響きが美しかった」(かねのひびきがうつくしかった). Her words had a deep resonance「彼女の言葉は深い響きがあった」(かのじょのことばはふかいひびきがあった).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    20

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    697

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rhyme

    Reading

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Sound Member

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1869

    Handwriting

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