kanji

Meaning

Blood

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 皿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

血

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

449

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Multitude

Reading

Parts

血Blood 乑

Example Word

大衆: masses. The Japanese noun '大衆 (たいしゅう)' refers to 'the masses' or 'the general public'. It is used to describe a large group of ordinary people in society, often in contrast to elites or specific groups. This term can be used in various contexts, such as media, culture, or politics, to refer to the collective population. For example: The masses supported the new policy「大衆は新しい政策を支持した」(たいしゅうはあたらしいせいさくをしじした). This movie appeals to the masses「この映画は大衆にアピールする」(このえいがはたいしゅうにアピールする). The term can sometimes carry a neutral or slightly informal tone, depending on the context.

Radical

血

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

610

Handwriting