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kanji
包Meaning
Wrap
Reading
kunyomiつつtsutsu
onyomiほうhou
Parts
勹Wrap 己Oneself
Example Word
包丁: knife. The Japanese noun '包丁 (ほうちょう)' refers specifically to a 'kitchen knife' or 'chef's knife'. It is commonly used in the context of cooking and food preparation. This word is often associated with professional chefs or home cooks who use it for cutting, slicing, and chopping ingredients. For example: I bought a new kitchen knife「新しい包丁を買いました」(あたらしいほうちょうをかいました). The chef sharpened the knife「シェフは包丁を研ぎました」(シェフはほうちょうをとぎました). Note that '包丁' is distinct from other types of knives, such as pocket knives or utility knives, as it is specifically designed for culinary use.
Radical
勹
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
825
Handwriting
kanji
匂Meaning
Fragrance, Scent
Reading
kunyomiにおnio
Parts
勹Wrap 匕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
勹
Stroke Count
4JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1256
Handwriting