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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Change

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ba

    onyomi

    ke

    ka

    Parts

    Person (人)Spoon

    Example Word

    文化: culture. The Japanese noun '文化 (ぶんか)' means 'culture'. It refers to the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group. This term is often used in discussions about traditions, societal norms, and the arts. For example: Japanese culture is fascinating「日本の文化は魅力的です」(にほんのぶんかはみりょくてきです). We should respect other cultures「他の文化を尊重すべきです」(ほかのぶんかをそんちょうすべきです). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '文化交流 (ぶんかこうりゅう)' meaning 'cultural exchange'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    236

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    North

    Reading

    kunyomiきた

    kita

    onyomiほく

    hoku

    Parts

    Spoon Ice (水)Stick

    Example Word

    北風: north wind. The Japanese noun '北風 (きたかぜ)' refers to the 'north wind', a wind that blows from the north. This term is often used in weather forecasts, literature, and everyday conversation to describe cold winds, especially during winter. It carries a connotation of chilliness and can evoke imagery of harsh winter conditions. For example: The north wind is cold today「今日の北風は冷たい」(きょうのきたかぜはつめたい). The north wind blew all night「北風が一晩中吹いていた」(きたかぜがいちばんじゅうふいていた). In Japanese culture, the north wind is sometimes associated with seasonal changes and is a common theme in poetry and traditional stories.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    434

    Handwriting

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