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Radical 赤 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Red

    Reading

    kunyomiあか

    aka

    onyomiせき

    seki

    しゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Soil 丿Katakana no Barb Eight

    Example Word

    赤字: deficit. The Japanese noun '赤字 (あかじ)' primarily means 'deficit'. It is commonly used in financial contexts to describe a situation where expenses exceed income, resulting in a loss. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe any situation where there is a shortfall or lack. For example: The company is in deficit「その会社は赤字です」(そのかいしゃはあかじです). The government is facing a budget deficit「政府は予算の赤字に直面している」(せいふはよさんのあかじにちょくめんしている). The term is often used in business and economic discussions, and it is important to note that it carries a negative connotation, indicating financial trouble or imbalance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    308

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Pardon

    Reading

    onyomiしゃ

    sha

    Parts

    Red Strike

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1847

    Handwriting