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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 勹

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wrap

    Reading

    kunyomiつつ

    tsutsu

    onyomiほう

    hou

    Parts

    Wrap Oneself

    Example Word

    包む: wrap. The Japanese verb '包む (つつむ)' means 'to wrap'. It is used to describe the action of enclosing something completely, often with paper, cloth, or another material. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe enveloping or surrounding something, such as emotions or atmospheres. For example: I wrapped the gift「プレゼントを包んだ」(ぷれぜんとをつつんだ). The mountain was wrapped in mist「山は霧に包まれていた」(やまはきりにつつまれていた). Note that '包む' can also imply a sense of protection or concealment, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    825

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fragrance, Scent

    Reading

    kunyomiにお

    nio

    Parts

    Wrap Spoon

    Example Word

    匂う: smell or suggest. The Japanese verb '匂う (におう)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to smell', which refers to emitting an odor, either pleasant or unpleasant. For example: The flowers smell good「花がいい匂いがする」(はながいいにおいがする). The second meaning is 'to suggest' or 'to hint at', often used to imply something indirectly. For example: His words suggest a hidden meaning「彼の言葉には何か匂うものがある」(かれのことばにはなかににおうものがある). The verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in Japanese.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1256

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flexed, Hooked

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    かぎ

    kagi

    onyomi

    ku

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    Wrap Private

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2014

    Handwriting

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