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kanji
象Meaning
Elephant, Phenomenon
Reading
onyomiぞうzou
しょうshou
Parts
⺈Wrap 豕Pig
Example Word
現象: phenomenon. The Japanese noun '現象 (げんしょう)' refers to a 'phenomenon', which is an observable event or fact. It is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts to describe occurrences that can be observed or experienced. For example: The aurora is a natural phenomenon「オーロラは自然の現象です」(おーろらはしぜんのげんしょうです). This social phenomenon is interesting「この社会的現象は面白い」(このしゃかいてきげんしょうはおもしろい). The word can also be used in abstract contexts, such as describing trends or behaviors in society.
Radical
豕
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
484
Handwriting
kanji
豚Meaning
Pig, Pork
Reading
kunyomiぶたbuta
onyomiとんton
Parts
月Moon, Month 豕Pig
Example Word
豚肉: pork. The Japanese noun '豚肉 (ぶたにく)' means 'pork'. It refers to the meat of a pig and is commonly used in Japanese cuisine. This word is often seen in menus, recipes, and grocery stores. For example: I bought pork at the supermarket「スーパーで豚肉を買いました」(スーパーでぶたにくをかいました). This dish is made with pork「この料理は豚肉で作られています」(このりょうりはぶたにくでつくられています). Pork is a staple ingredient in many Japanese dishes, such as tonkatsu (pork cutlet) and buta no shogayaki (ginger pork).
Radical
豕
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1691
Handwriting