kanji

Meaning

Change

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)匕Spoon

Example Word

化粧: makeup. The Japanese verbal noun '化粧 (けしょう)' primarily means 'makeup'. It refers to the act of applying cosmetics to enhance or alter one's appearance. This word is commonly used in contexts related to beauty, fashion, and personal grooming. For example: She is putting on makeup「彼女は化粧をしている」(かのじょはけしょうをしている). This store sells makeup「この店は化粧を売っている」(このみせはけしょうをうっている). Additionally, '化粧' can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe something being 'dressed up' or 'embellished', such as in the phrase '化粧直し (けしょうなおし)', which means 'touch-up' or 'refurbishment'.

Radical

匕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

236

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

North

Reading

Parts

匕Spoon 冫Ice (水)丨Stick

Example Word

南北: north south. The Japanese noun '南北 (なんぼく)' refers to the concept of 'north and south' or the direction spanning from north to south. It is often used to describe geographical orientation, such as the layout of a country, region, or even a room. For example: Japan stretches from north to south「日本は南北に長い」(にほんはなんぼくにながい). The road runs north-south「その道は南北に走っている」(そのみちはなんぼくにはしっている). This term can also be used metaphorically to describe opposing or contrasting directions, such as in politics or opinions.

Radical

匕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

434

Handwriting