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kanji
建Meaning
Build
Reading
kunyomiたta
onyomiけんken
こんkon
Parts
廴 聿Brush
Example Word
再建: rebuilding. The Japanese noun '再建 (さいけん)' means 'rebuilding'. It refers to the process of reconstructing or restoring something that has been damaged, destroyed, or fallen into disrepair. This term is often used in contexts such as rebuilding structures, organizations, or systems. For example: the rebuilding of the city after the earthquake「地震の後の街の再建」(じしんのあとのまちのさいけん). The company is undergoing rebuilding「会社は再建中です」(かいしゃはさいけんちゅうです). It can also be used metaphorically, such as rebuilding trust or relationships.
Radical
廴
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
583
Handwriting
kanji
延Meaning
Prolong
Reading
kunyomiのno
onyomiえんen
Parts
廴 正Correct
Example Word
引き延ばす: stretch or prolong. The Japanese verb '引き延ばす (ひきのばす)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to prolong' or 'to extend' in terms of time or duration. For example: he prolonged the meeting「彼は会議を引き延ばした」(かれはかいぎをひきのばした). The second meaning is 'to stretch' or 'to elongate' in a physical sense. For example: she stretched the dough「彼女は生地を引き延ばした」(かのじょはきじをひきのばした). This verb is often used in contexts where something is being extended or stretched beyond its original state, whether in time or physical form.
Radical
廴
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1034
Handwriting
kanji
廷Meaning
Court
Reading
onyomiていtei
Parts
廴
Example Word
宮廷: court. The Japanese noun '宮廷 (きゅうてい)' refers to the 'court' in the sense of a royal or imperial court. It is used to describe the place where a monarch or emperor resides and conducts official business, as well as the people and activities associated with it. This term is often used in historical or formal contexts. For example: The emperor held a grand ceremony at the court「天皇は宮廷で盛大な儀式を行った」(てんのうはきゅうていでせいだいなぎしきをおこなった). The court was filled with nobles and dignitaries「宮廷には貴族や高官が集まっていた」(きゅうていにはきぞくやこうかんがあつまっていた).
Radical
廴
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1547
Handwriting