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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Summer

    Reading

    kunyomiなつ

    natsu

    onyomi

    ge

    ka

    Parts

    Late 𦣻Neck (首)

    Example Word

    春夏秋冬: seasons. The Japanese noun '春夏秋冬 (しゅんかしゅうとう)' literally translates to 'spring, summer, autumn, winter,' collectively representing the four seasons. This word is often used to symbolize the passage of time or the cyclical nature of the year. It can be used in poetic or formal contexts to evoke imagery of nature and the changing seasons. For example: The beauty of the four seasons is unparalleled「春夏秋冬の美しさは比類ない」(しゅんかしゅうとうのうつくしさはひるいない). I love the rhythm of the seasons「私は春夏秋冬のリズムが好きです」(わたしはしゅんかしゅうとうのリズムがすきです). Note that this word is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to simply saying '季節 (きせつ)' for 'season.'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    654

    Handwriting

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