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Radical 老 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Someone

    Reading

    kunyomiもの

    mono

    onyomiしゃ

    sha

    Parts

    Day, Sun Old (老)

    Example Word

    使者: messenger. The Japanese noun '使者 (ししゃ)' means 'messenger'. This term is used to refer to someone who is sent to deliver a message or perform a task on behalf of another person or organization. It carries a formal or official connotation, often implying that the messenger is acting under authority. For example: The king sent a messenger「王は使者を送った」(おうはししゃをおくった). The messenger delivered the important news「使者は重要な知らせを届けた」(ししゃはじゅうようなしらせをとどけた). This word is typically used in contexts involving diplomacy, official communications, or significant announcements.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    29

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Think, Consider

    Reading

    kunyomiかんが

    kanga

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Old (老)Breath obstruction

    Example Word

    参考: reference. The Japanese noun '参考 (さんこう)' means 'reference'. It is used to indicate something that is consulted for information or guidance. This word is commonly used in academic, professional, and everyday contexts when referring to materials, data, or advice that helps in making decisions or understanding a topic. For example: Please use this book as a reference「この本を参考にしてください」(このほんをさんこうにしてください). This data is for reference only「このデータは参考までです」(このデータはさんこうまでです). The word can also imply that the information is supplementary and not definitive.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    91

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Old, Aged

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    fu

    onyomiろう

    rou

    Parts

    Old (老)Spoon

    Example Word

    老: old. The Japanese prefix '老 (ろう)' means 'old' and is used to indicate age or seniority. It is often attached to nouns to describe something or someone as being old or elderly. For example: old man「老人」(ろうじん). old age「老年」(ろうねん). This prefix is commonly used in formal or respectful contexts to refer to elderly people or things that have aged. It carries a nuance of respect and experience, especially when referring to people.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    242

    Radical Form

    Handwriting