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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
象: elephant. The Japanese noun '象 (ぞう)' means 'elephant'. This word refers to the large mammal known for its long trunk and tusks. It is commonly used in contexts related to animals, zoos, or nature. For example: I saw an elephant at the zoo「動物園で象を見た」(どうぶつえんでぞうをみた). Elephants are big animals「象は大きな動物です」(ぞうはおおきなどうぶつです). The word can also appear in idiomatic expressions or proverbs, such as '象の鼻 (ぞうのはな)' meaning 'elephant's trunk'.
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