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Radical 阜

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Occasion

    Reading

    kunyomiきわ

    kiwa

    onyomiさい

    sai

    Parts

    Ritual

    Example Word

    実際: actually. The Japanese adverb '実際 (じっさい)' means 'actually' or 'in reality'. It is used to emphasize the truth or reality of a situation, often contrasting with assumptions or appearances. This word is commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese to clarify or confirm facts. For example: Actually, I don't know「実際、知りません」(じっさい、しりません). In reality, it's not that expensive「実際、そんなに高くない」(じっさい、そんなにたかくない). It can also be used to introduce a real-life example or experience, as in '実際に試してみた (じっさいにためしてみた) (I actually tried it).'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    369

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Storey

    Reading

    onyomiかい

    kai

    Parts

    All Mound (阜)

    Example Word

    階: floor. The Japanese suffix '階 (かい)' is used to indicate the floor or level of a building. It is commonly attached to numbers to specify which floor something is on. For example: second floor「二階」(にかい). This suffix is essential for giving directions or describing locations within multi-story buildings. It is important to note that '階' is always used in combination with a number or counter, and it cannot stand alone to mean 'floor'. Additional examples include: third floor「三階」(さんかい), first floor「一階」(いっかい).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    375

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limit

    Reading

    kunyomiかぎ

    kagi

    onyomiげん

    gen

    Parts

    Stopping

    Example Word

    無制限: unlimited. The Japanese adjectival noun '無制限 (むせいげん)' means 'unlimited'. It is used to describe something that has no restrictions, limits, or boundaries. This term is often used in contexts related to time, resources, or access. For example: unlimited data plan「無制限のデータプラン」(むせいげんのでーたぷらん). The buffet offers unlimited refills「そのビュッフェは無制限にリフィルできます」(そのびゅっふぇはむせいげんにりふぃるできます). Note that '無制限' is typically used in formal or technical contexts and is less common in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    419

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Descend, Fall

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    fu

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Example Word

    雨降り: rainfall. The Japanese noun '雨降り (あめふり)' refers to the act or state of rain falling, or simply 'rainfall'. It is often used to describe rainy weather or a rainy day. For example: today is a day of rainfall「今日は雨降りの日です」(きょうはあめふりのひです). The rainfall stopped「雨降りが止んだ」(あめふりがやんだ). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe weather conditions, and it can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation where something is falling or descending like rain.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    444

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attach, Affixed

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomi

    fu

    Parts

    Attach

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    536

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Institution

    Reading

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Complete Mound (阜)

    Example Word

    衆議院: House of Representatives. The Japanese noun '衆議院 (しゅうぎいん)' refers to the 'House of Representatives', which is the lower house of Japan's bicameral parliament, the National Diet. It is one of the two legislative chambers, the other being the House of Councilors (参議院, さんぎいん). The House of Representatives holds significant power, including the ability to override decisions made by the House of Councillors in certain situations. For example: The bill was passed by the House of Representatives「その法案は衆議院で可決された」(そのほうあんはしゅうぎいんでかけつされた). Members of the House of Representatives are elected by the public「衆議院議員は国民によって選ばれる」(しゅうぎいんぎいんはこくみんによってえらばれる).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    542

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hide

    Reading

    kunyomiかく

    kaku

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Example Word

    隠す: hide. The Japanese verb '隠す (かくす)' means 'to hide'. It is used when someone conceals something from view or keeps something secret. This verb can be applied to physical objects, emotions, or information. For example: she hid her feelings「彼女は気持ちを隠した」(かのじょはきもちをかくした). He hid the key under the mat「彼はマットの下に鍵を隠した」(かれはまっとのしたにかぎをかくした). The nuance of '隠す' often implies an intentional act of concealment, whether for protection, privacy, or deception.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    558

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sunshine

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Sunray Mound (阜)

    Example Word

    太陽: sun. The Japanese noun '太陽 (たいよう)' means 'sun'. It refers to the star at the center of our solar system, which provides light and heat to Earth. This word is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The sun is bright today「今日の太陽は明るい」(きょうのたいようはあかるい). The sun rises in the east「太陽は東から昇る」(たいようはひがしからのぼる). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as a source of light or energy, such as in the phrase '彼は私の太陽 (かれはわたしのたいよう)' (He is my sun).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    676

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Squad

    Reading

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    Example Word

    自衛隊: Self Defense Forces. The Japanese noun '自衛隊 (じえいたい)' refers to the 'Self-Defense Forces' of Japan, which is the country's military organization. Established after World War II, the Self-Defense Forces are primarily responsible for national defense and disaster relief operations. The term is often used in discussions about Japan's defense policies, international military cooperation, and domestic emergency responses. Example sentences: The Self-Defense Forces conducted a rescue operation「自衛隊が救助活動を行った」(じえいたいがきゅうじょかつどうをおこなった). He joined the Self-Defense Forces「彼は自衛隊に入隊した」(かれはじえいたいににゅうたいした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    707

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neighbor, Neighbouring

    Reading

    kunyomiとな

    tona

    となり

    tonari

    onyomiりん

    rin

    Parts

    Example Word

    隣り合う: adjacent. The Japanese verb '隣り合う (となりあう)' means 'to be adjacent' or 'to be next to each other'. It is used to describe things or people that are situated side by side or in close proximity. This verb often implies a sense of closeness or connection between the subjects. For example: The two houses are adjacent「その二つの家は隣り合っている」(そのふたつのいえはとなりあっている). The seats are next to each other「席が隣り合っている」(せきがとなりあっている). Note that this verb is commonly used in contexts where the relationship or positioning of two or more items is being described.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    820

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shade

    Reading

    kunyomiかげ

    kage

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Example Word

    日陰: shade. The Japanese noun '日陰 (ひかげ)' refers to a place where sunlight is blocked, creating shade. It is commonly used to describe areas under trees, buildings, or other structures that block direct sunlight. For example: let's rest in the shade「日陰で休みましょう」(ひかげでやすみましょう). The flowers grow well in the shade「その花は日陰でよく育つ」(そのはなはひかげでよくそだつ). This word can also carry a metaphorical meaning, such as being in the shadow of someone or something, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    887

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Nook

    Reading

    kunyomiすみ

    sumi

    onyomiぐう

    guu

    Parts

    Example Word

    隅: corner. The Japanese noun '隅 (すみ)' refers to a 'corner' or 'nook', typically describing the corner of a room, a street, or any space where two sides meet. It can also metaphorically refer to something being out of the way or overlooked. For example: There is a chair in the corner of the room「部屋の隅に椅子がある」(へやのすみにいすがある). He sat in a quiet corner of the café「彼はカフェの静かな隅に座った」(かれはカフェのしずかなすみにすわった). The word can also imply a sense of being hidden or unnoticed, as in '隅に追いやられる (すみにおいやられる)', meaning 'to be pushed to the sidelines'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    921

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Hurt

    Reading

    kunyomiさわ

    sawa

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Chapter, Badge

    Example Word

    障子: shoji. The Japanese noun '障子 (しょうじ)' refers to a traditional Japanese sliding door or room divider made of translucent paper over a wooden frame. Shoji are commonly used in Japanese architecture to separate rooms or provide privacy while allowing light to pass through. They are a key element in traditional Japanese homes and are often associated with a minimalist and serene aesthetic. Example sentences: The shoji lets in soft light「障子が柔らかい光を通します」(しょうじがやわらかいひかりをとおします). Please close the shoji「障子を閉めてください」(しょうじをしめてください).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    947

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, All

    Reading

    kunyomiしたが

    shitaga

    まにま

    manima

    onyomiずい

    zui

    Parts

    Example Word

    随分: quite. The Japanese adverb '随分 (ずいぶん)' is used to express a considerable degree or extent of something, often implying that the degree is more than expected. It can be translated as 'quite', 'very', or 'considerably' in English. This word is often used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation. For example: It's quite cold today「今日は随分寒いですね」(きょうはずいぶんさむいですね). She has changed quite a bit「彼女は随分変わった」(かのじょはずいぶんかわった). Note that '随分' can sometimes carry a nuance of surprise or unexpectedness, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    948

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Land

    Reading

    onyomiりく

    riku

    Parts

    Example Word

    陸上: land. The Japanese noun '陸上 (りくじょう)' refers to 'land' or 'on land'. It is often used to describe activities, events, or phenomena that occur on land, as opposed to in the air or at sea. For example: the marathon is a land event「マラソンは陸上のイベントです」(マラソンはりくじょうのイベントです). The land area of Japan is small「日本の陸上は小さい」(にほんのりくじょうはちいさい). This term is also commonly used in sports to refer to track and field events, as in '陸上競技 (りくじょうきょうぎ) (track and field athletics)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    964

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Camp, Battle formation

    Reading

    onyomiじん

    jin

    Parts

    Car

    Example Word

    陣: camp. The Japanese noun '陣 (じん)' primarily means 'camp' and refers to a military encampment or a group of people organized for a specific purpose. It is often used in historical or strategic contexts, such as describing the location where troops are stationed. For example: the enemy's camp is nearby「敵の陣は近い」(てきのじんはちかい). They set up a camp in the forest「彼らは森に陣を張った」(かれらはもりにじんをはった). Additionally, '陣' can be used metaphorically to describe a group of people working together, such as a team or faction, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    965

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dangerous, Steep

    Reading

    kunyomiけわ

    kewa

    onyomiけん

    ken

    Parts

    Example Word

    険しい: steep. The Japanese adjective '険しい (けわしい)' primarily means 'steep'. It is used to describe terrain or paths that are difficult to climb or traverse due to their steepness. For example: The mountain path is steep「山道は険しい」(やまみちはけわしい). Additionally, '険しい' can also describe a person's expression or situation as harsh or severe, though this usage is less common. For example: His expression was stern「彼の表情は険しかった」(かれのひょうじょうはけわしかった). The word is often used in contexts involving physical landscapes but can extend metaphorically to describe challenging situations or stern facial expressions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    984

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    Reading

    kunyomiのぞ

    nozo

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    ji

    Parts

    Excess

    Example Word

    控除: deduction. The Japanese noun '控除 (こうじょ)' refers to a 'deduction', typically in financial or tax contexts. It is used to describe an amount subtracted from a total, such as taxes, expenses, or allowances. For example: tax deduction「税金の控除」(ぜいきんのこうじょ). The company allows a deduction for travel expenses「会社は旅費の控除を認めている」(かいしゃはりょひのこうじょをみとめている). This term is commonly used in official documents, financial statements, and discussions about income or expenses.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1003

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    Reading

    kunyomiふせ

    fuse

    onyomiぼう

    bou

    Parts

    Direction

    Example Word

    消防車: firetruck. The Japanese noun '消防車 (しょうぼうしゃ)' refers to a 'firetruck', a vehicle equipped for firefighting. It is commonly used in contexts related to emergency services and firefighting. Example sentences include: The firetruck arrived quickly「消防車がすぐに到着した」(しょうぼうしゃがすぐにとうちゃくした). I saw a firetruck on the way to work「仕事に行く途中で消防車を見た」(しごとにいくとちゅうでしょうぼうしゃをみた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1088

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    Reading

    kunyomiさか

    saka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Anti

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1162

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crevice

    Reading

    kunyomiすき

    suki

    onyomiげき

    geki

    Parts

    Example Word

    隙: opportunity or gap. The Japanese noun '隙 (すき)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'gap', referring to a physical or metaphorical space between things. For example: there is a gap in the wall「壁に隙がある」(かべにすきがある). The second meaning is 'opportunity', often implying a chance or opening that can be taken advantage of. For example: he found an opportunity to speak「彼は話す隙を見つけた」(かれははなすすきをみつけた). The word can also imply a moment of vulnerability or weakness, as in '隙をつく (すきをつく)', which means to exploit someone's weakness or inattention. This dual meaning makes '隙' a versatile word in Japanese, used in both literal and figurative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1330

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Separate, Isolate

    Reading

    kunyomiへだ

    heda

    onyomiかく

    kaku

    Parts

    Example Word

    間隔: interval. The Japanese noun '間隔 (かんかく)' refers to an 'interval' or 'gap' between objects, events, or points in time. It is commonly used to describe physical spaces, such as the distance between two objects, or temporal spaces, such as the time between events. For example: The interval between trains is 10 minutes「電車の間隔は10分です」(でんしゃのかんかくはじゅっぷんです). There is a gap between the two buildings「2つの建物の間に間隔がある」(ふたつのたてもののあいだにかんかくがある). This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1370

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall in, Collapse

    Reading

    kunyomiおちい

    ochii

    おとしい

    otoshii

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Wrap Old, Past

    Example Word

    陥る: fall or sink. The Japanese verb '陥る (おちいる)' primarily means 'to fall into' or 'to sink into'. It is often used to describe falling into a state, condition, or situation, typically one that is negative or undesirable. For example: he fell into despair「彼は絶望に陥った」(かれはぜつぼうにおちいった). The company fell into financial trouble「その会社は財政難に陥った」(そのかいしゃはざいせいなんにおちいった). This verb can also imply a gradual or unintentional decline into a state, such as sinking into confusion or falling into a trap. It is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1422

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hump, Prosper

    Reading

    onyomiりゅう

    ryuu

    Parts

    Late Life

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1504

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exhibit, Line up

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    onyomiちん

    chin

    Parts

    East

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1523

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pottery

    Reading

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1584

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mausoleum, Imperial mausoleum

    Reading

    kunyomiみささぎ

    misasagi

    onyomiりょう

    ryou

    Parts

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1874

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Majesty

    Reading

    onyomiへい

    hei

    Parts

    Example Word

    陛下: majesty. The Japanese noun '陛下 (へいか)' is a term of respect used to refer to a reigning emperor or empress. It is a formal and honorific title, often used in official or ceremonial contexts. For example: His Majesty the Emperor「天皇陛下」(てんのうへいか). Her Majesty the Empress「皇后陛下」(こうごうへいか). The term is always used with the utmost respect and is not used in casual conversation. It is important to note that '陛下' is not used to refer to oneself or to address someone directly; it is used when speaking about the emperor or empress in the third person.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1940

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Thwart

    Reading

    kunyomiはば

    haba

    onyomi

    so

    Parts

    Moreover, Also

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2023

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mound

    Reading

    kunyomiおか

    oka

    onyomi

    fu

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2071

    Radical Forms

    ⻏, 阝

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Accompany a superior

    Reading

    onyomiばい

    bai

    Parts

    Spit

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2098

    Handwriting

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