kanji

Meaning

Hemp, Numb

Reading

Parts

广Dotted cliff 林Grove

Example Word

麻酔: anesthesia. The Japanese noun '麻酔 (ますい)' refers to 'anesthesia', a medical practice used to induce a temporary loss of sensation or awareness. It is commonly used in medical contexts, such as surgeries or procedures, to prevent pain. For example: The surgery was performed under anesthesia「手術は麻酔下で行われた」(しゅじゅつはますいかでおこなわれた). The dentist used local anesthesia「歯医者は局部麻酔を使った」(はいしゃはきょくぶますいをつかった). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a numbing or dulling effect, such as in emotional contexts.

Radical

麻

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1193

Handwriting