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kanji
黒Meaning
Black
Reading
kunyomiくろkuro
onyomiこくkoku
Parts
灬Fire (火)里Hometown
Example Word
真っ黒: pitch black. The Japanese adjectival noun '真っ黒 (まっくろ)' means 'pitch black' or 'completely black'. It is used to describe something that is entirely black in color, often emphasizing the depth or intensity of the blackness. This word can be used to describe objects, surfaces, or even situations metaphorically. For example: The sky is pitch black「空が真っ黒だ」(そらがまっくろだ). His hands were completely black from the soot「彼の手はすすで真っ黒だった」(かれのてはすすでまっくろだった). Note that '真っ黒' often carries a stronger emphasis than just '黒い (くろい)' (black).
Radical
黑
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
276
Handwriting
kanji
黙Meaning
Silent, Shut up
Reading
kunyomiだまdama
onyomiもくmoku
Parts
里Hometown 犬Dog 灬Fire (火)
Example Word
黙る: silent. The Japanese verb '黙る (だまる)' means 'to be silent' or 'to stop talking'. It is used when someone chooses not to speak or stops speaking, often in response to a situation or request. This verb can imply a deliberate choice to remain quiet, sometimes out of defiance, contemplation, or simply because there is nothing to say. For example: He remained silent during the meeting「彼は会議中黙っていた」(かれはかいぎちゅうだまっていた). Please be quiet for a moment「ちょっと黙ってください」(ちょっとだまってください). The verb can also carry a nuance of stubbornness or refusal to engage in conversation, depending on the context.
Radical
黑
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
539
Handwriting