kanji

Meaning

Black

Reading

Parts

灬Fire (火)里Hometown

Example Word

黒い: black. The Japanese adjective '黒い (くろい)' means 'black'. It is used to describe something that is black in color. This adjective can be applied to objects, clothing, hair, and more. For example: the cat is black「その猫は黒い」(そのねこはくろい). She has black hair「彼女は黒い髪をしている」(かのじょはくろいかみをしている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something as dark or sinister, though this usage is less common. For instance: his heart is black「彼の心は黒い」(かれのこころはくろい).

Radical

黑

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

276

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Silent, Shut up

Reading

Parts

里Hometown 犬Dog 灬Fire (火)

Example Word

沈黙: silence. The Japanese noun '沈黙 (ちんもく)' means 'silence'. It refers to the absence of speech or sound, often implying a deliberate or meaningful quietness. This word can be used in various contexts, such as during a moment of reflection, in a tense situation, or to describe someone who is not speaking. For example: The silence was unbearable「沈黙が耐えられなかった」(ちんもくがたえられなかった). He broke the silence with his voice「彼は声で沈黙を破った」(かれはこえでちんもくをやぶった). '沈黙' can also carry a deeper connotation, such as in the phrase '沈黙は金' (ちんもくはきん), which translates to 'silence is golden', emphasizing the value of staying quiet in certain situations.

Radical

黑

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

539

Handwriting