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kanji
生Meaning
Life
Reading
kunyomiなまnama
うu
いi
onyomiしょうshou
せいsei
Parts
土Soil 𠂉Person (人)
Example Word
発生: occurrence. The Japanese verbal noun '発生 (はっせい)' refers to the occurrence, outbreak, or generation of something, often used in contexts like natural phenomena, events, or issues. It implies the beginning or emergence of a situation or condition. For example: the occurrence of an earthquake「地震の発生」(じしんのはっせい). The outbreak of a disease「病気の発生」(びょうきのはっせい). It can also be used in technical or scientific contexts, such as the generation of energy「エネルギーの発生」(えねるぎーのはっせい).
Radical
生
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
24
Radical Form
龶
Handwriting
kanji
産Meaning
Give birth
Reading
kunyomiうu
うぶubu
onyomiさんsan
Parts
生Life 产
Example Word
生産: production. The Japanese verbal noun '生産 (せいさん)' refers to the act or process of producing or manufacturing goods. It is commonly used in contexts related to industry, agriculture, and economics. For example: The factory increased its production「工場は生産を増やした」(こうじょうはせいさんをふやした). This region is known for rice production「この地域は米の生産で知られている」(このちいきはこめのせいさんでしられている). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as the production of art or ideas, though it is most frequently associated with physical goods.
Radical
生
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
482
Handwriting