kanji

Meaning

Fragment, One sided

Reading

Example Word

片手: one hand. The Japanese noun '片手 (かたて)' literally means 'one hand'. It is used to refer to a single hand, often in contrast to using both hands. This term can be used in various contexts, such as when describing actions performed with one hand, or when emphasizing the use of a single hand. For example: He carried the bag with one hand「彼は片手でバッグを持った」(かれはかたてでばっぐをもった). She can write with one hand「彼女は片手で書ける」(かのじょはかたてでかける). The word can also be used metaphorically to imply doing something with ease or minimal effort, as in '片手間 (かたてま)' which means 'spare time' or 'doing something on the side'.

Radical

片

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

391

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Printing block, Edition

Reading

Parts

片Fragment, One sided 反Anti

Example Word

出版: publish. The Japanese verbal noun '出版 (しゅっぱん)' means 'publish'. It refers to the act of producing and distributing written or printed material, such as books, magazines, or newspapers, for public consumption. This term is commonly used in contexts related to the publishing industry. For example: The book will be published next month「その本は来月出版されます」(そのほんはらいげつしゅっぱんされます). He works in publishing「彼は出版業界で働いています」(かれはしゅっぱんぎょうかいではたらいています). The nuance of '出版' emphasizes the formal process of making content available to the public, often through established channels like publishers or media companies.

Radical

片

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1084

Handwriting