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Radical 血

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blood

    Reading

    kunyomi

    chi

    onyomiけつ

    ketsu

    Parts

    丿Katakana no Plate

    Example Word

    血: blood. The Japanese noun '血 (ち)' means 'blood'. It refers to the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and other animals, carrying oxygen and nutrients. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: There is blood on the floor「床に血がある」(ゆかにちがある). Blood is important for life「血は命にとって重要だ」(ちはいのちにとってじゅうようだ). In Japanese culture, '血' can also symbolize family lineage or heritage, as in '血縁 (けつえん)' meaning 'blood relation'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    449

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Multitude

    Reading

    onyomiしゅ

    shu

    しゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Blood

    Example Word

    合衆: federation. The Japanese noun '合衆 (がっしゅう)' refers to a 'federation' or a union of states or groups. It is often used in the context of political or organizational structures where multiple entities come together under a unified system. For example, the United States is referred to as 'アメリカ合衆国 (あめりかがっしゅうこく)' in Japanese, which literally translates to 'United States of America'. Another example: The federation decided to implement new policies「合衆は新しい政策を実施することに決めた」(がっしゅうはあたらしいせいさくをじっしすることにきめた). This term is formal and is typically used in political or historical contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    610

    Handwriting

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