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Radical 青

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blue

    Reading

    kunyomiあお

    ao

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    せい

    sei

    Parts

    Moon, Month Life (生)

    Example Word

    青空: blue sky. The Japanese noun '青空 (あおぞら)' refers to a 'blue sky'. It is often used to describe a clear, cloudless sky, evoking a sense of openness, freedom, or serenity. This word is commonly used in poetry, literature, and everyday conversation to describe beautiful weather or a peaceful atmosphere. For example: The blue sky is beautiful today「今日の青空は美しい」(きょうのあおぞらはうつくしい). We had a picnic under the blue sky「青空の下でピクニックをした」(あおぞらのしたでぴくにっくをした). The term can also carry a metaphorical meaning, symbolizing hope or a fresh start.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    238

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet

    Reading

    kunyomiしず

    shizu

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    せい

    sei

    Parts

    Blue Dispute

    Example Word

    静か: quiet. The Japanese adjectival noun '静か (しずか)' means 'quiet'. It is used to describe a state of calmness, silence, or lack of noise. This word can be applied to environments, situations, or even people. For example: the library is quiet「図書館は静かです」(としょかんはしずかです). Please be quiet「静かにしてください」(しずかにしてください). It can also describe a peaceful atmosphere, such as in: the park was quiet and peaceful「公園は静かで平和だった」(こうえんはしずかでへいわだった). Note that '静か' is often used in its adverbial form '静かに (しずかに)' to describe actions done quietly or calmly.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    439

    Handwriting

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