kanji

Meaning

Profound, Mysterious

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 幺Slight

Example Word

玄関: entrance. The Japanese noun '玄関 (げんかん)' refers to the entrance area of a house or building, typically where shoes are removed before entering. It is a culturally significant space in Japanese homes, often designed with a genkan step to separate the outside from the inside. For example: Please take off your shoes at the entrance「玄関で靴を脱いでください」(げんかんでくつをぬいでください). The entrance is very clean「玄関はとてもきれいです」(げんかんはとてもきれいです). This word is essential in daily life and reflects Japanese customs regarding cleanliness and respect for indoor spaces.

Radical

玄

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

758

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Command, Proportion

Reading

Parts

玄Profound, Mysterious 丷Divide 八Eight 十Ten

Example Word

率いる: lead. The Japanese verb '率いる (ひきいる)' means 'to lead' or 'to command'. It is used to describe the action of guiding or directing a group of people, such as a team, an army, or an organization. This verb often implies a sense of responsibility and authority over the group being led. For example: he leads the team「彼はチームを率いる」(かれはチームをひきいる). The general commanded the army「将軍は軍隊を率いた」(しょうぐんはぐんたいをひきいた). Note that '率いる' is typically used in formal or serious contexts, and it is not commonly used for casual leadership roles.

Radical

玄

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1264

Handwriting