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kanji
無Meaning
Nothing
Reading
kunyomiなna
onyomiぶbu
むmu
Example Word
間も無く: soon. The Japanese adverb '間も無く (まもなく)' means 'soon' and is used to indicate that something will happen in the near future. It is often used in formal or written contexts, such as announcements or schedules. For example: The train will arrive soon「電車は間も無く到着します」(でんしゃはまもなくとうちゃくします). The meeting will start soon「会議は間も無く始まります」(かいぎはまもなくはじまります). This adverb conveys a sense of immediacy and is typically used when the event is expected to occur within a short period of time.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
12JLPT
UnknownGrade
4Frequency
52
Handwriting
kanji
然Meaning
Sort of thing, In that case
Reading
kunyomiさsa
しかshika
onyomiねんnen
ぜんzen
Parts
火Fire 肰
Example Word
突然: suddenly. The Japanese adverb '突然 (とつぜん)' means 'suddenly'. It is used to describe an action or event that occurs without warning or unexpectedly. This word is often used in both spoken and written Japanese to emphasize the abruptness of an occurrence. For example: Suddenly, it started raining「突然、雨が降り始めた」(とつぜん、あめがふりはじめた). He suddenly appeared「彼は突然現れた」(かれはとつぜんあらわれた). The word can also be used to describe sudden changes in situations or emotions, such as '突然の変化 (とつぜんのへんか)' (sudden change).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
73
Handwriting
kanji
火Meaning
Fire
Reading
kunyomiひhi
ほho
onyomiかka
Parts
人Person 丷Divide
Example Word
火山: volcano. The Japanese noun '火山 (かざん)' means 'volcano'. This term refers to a mountain or hill that has a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's crust. It is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: Mount Fuji is a famous volcano「富士山は有名な火山です」(ふじさんはゆうめいなかざんです). The volcano erupted last night「その火山は昨夜噴火しました」(そのかざんはさくやふんかしました). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is explosive or intense, such as emotions or situations.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
232
Radical Form
灬
Handwriting
kanji
点Meaning
Point
Reading
kunyomiつtsu
onyomiてんten
Parts
灬Fire (火)占Fortune telling
Example Word
点検: inspection. The Japanese noun '点検 (てんけん)' means 'inspection'. It refers to the act of carefully examining something to ensure it is in proper condition or functioning correctly. This word is commonly used in contexts such as equipment maintenance, safety checks, or quality control. For example: We conducted an inspection of the machinery「機械の点検を行いました」(きかいのてんけんをおこないました). Regular inspection is necessary「定期的な点検が必要です」(ていきてきなてんけんがひつようです). The word emphasizes a thorough and systematic examination.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
332
Handwriting
kanji
為Meaning
Do, Sake
Reading
kunyomiなna
すsu
ためtame
onyomiいi
Example Word
為る: do. The Japanese verb '為る (する)' means 'to do'. It is one of the most versatile and commonly used verbs in Japanese, often functioning as a placeholder verb for actions or activities. It can be used in a wide range of contexts, from performing tasks to describing states or conditions. For example: I will do my homework「宿題をする」(しゅくだいをする). What are you doing?「何をしているの?」(なにをしているの?). Additionally, 'する' is often used in compound verbs or to nominalize actions, such as '勉強する (べんきょうする)' (to study) or '旅行する (りょこうする)' (to travel). It is also used in many idiomatic expressions and set phrases.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
436
Handwriting
kanji
熱Meaning
Heat, Temperature
Reading
kunyomiあつatsu
onyomiねつnetsu
Parts
埶 灬Fire (火)
Example Word
熱い: hot. The Japanese adjective '熱い (あつい)' primarily means 'hot' in the sense of temperature. It is used to describe objects, liquids, or environments that have a high temperature. For example: The tea is hot「お茶が熱い」(おちゃがあつい). The stove is hot「ストーブが熱い」(ストーブがあつい). Additionally, '熱い' can also describe intense emotions or passion, such as in '熱い心 (あついこころ)' meaning 'a passionate heart'. However, this emotional usage is less common and typically context-dependent. When referring to weather, '暑い (あつい)' is used instead, which is a different word despite the identical pronunciation.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
462
Handwriting
kanji
煙Meaning
Smoke
Reading
kunyomiけむkemu
けむりkemuri
onyomiえんen
Parts
火Fire 垔
Example Word
煙突: chimney. The Japanese noun '煙突 (えんとつ)' refers to a 'chimney', which is a vertical structure that provides ventilation for smoke or gases from a fireplace, furnace, or stove. It is commonly used in the context of buildings, factories, or ships. For example: The smoke is coming out of the chimney「煙突から煙が出ている」(えんとつからけむりがでている). The factory has a tall chimney「その工場には高い煙突がある」(そのこうじょうにはたかいえんとつがある). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something resembling a chimney in shape or function.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
581
Handwriting
kanji
焼Meaning
Burn, Bake
Reading
kunyomiやya
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
火Fire 尭
Example Word
すき焼き: sukiyaki. The Japanese noun 'すき焼き (すきやき)' refers to a traditional Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced beef, vegetables, and tofu, cooked in a sweet and savory soy sauce-based broth. It is often enjoyed communally, with diners cooking the ingredients at the table. Example sentences: Let's eat sukiyaki tonight「今夜はすき焼きを食べましょう」(こんやはすきやきをたべましょう). Sukiyaki is a popular dish in Japan「すき焼きは日本で人気のある料理です」(すきやきはにほんでにんきのあるりょうりです).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
688
Handwriting
kanji
照Meaning
Shine, Illuminate
Reading
kunyomiてte
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
火Fire 昭Shining
Example Word
対照: contrast. The Japanese noun '対照 (たいしょう)' means 'contrast'. It refers to the state of being strikingly different from something else, typically in a way that highlights their differences. This word is often used in contexts where two or more things are compared to emphasize their dissimilarities. For example: the contrast between light and dark「光と闇の対照」(ひかりとやみのたいしょう). The contrast between the two cultures is striking「二つの文化の対照は際立っている」(ふたつのぶんかのたいしょうはきわだっている). It can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as contrasting ideas or theories.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
703
Handwriting
kanji
灯Meaning
Light, Lamp
Reading
kunyomiひhi
onyomiとうtou
Parts
火Fire 丁Street
Example Word
灯油: kerosene. The Japanese noun '灯油 (とうゆ)' refers to 'kerosene', a type of fuel oil commonly used for heating, lighting, and cooking in Japan. It is widely used in portable stoves, heaters, and lamps, especially in rural areas or during power outages. Example sentences: Please buy some kerosene「灯油を買ってきてください」(とうゆをかってきてください). The kerosene heater is very warm「灯油ストーブはとても暖かいです」(とうゆストーブはとてもあたたかいです). Note that '灯油' is specifically used for kerosene and not for other types of fuel like gasoline or diesel.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
755
Handwriting
kanji
燃Meaning
Burn
Reading
kunyomiもmo
onyomiねんnen
Parts
火Fire 然Sort of thing, In that case
Example Word
燃える: burn. The Japanese verb '燃える (もえる)' means 'to burn'. It is used to describe the process of combustion, where something is consumed by fire. This verb can be used for both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: the wood is burning「木が燃えている」(きがもえている). His passion for music burns brightly「彼の音楽への情熱が燃えている」(かれのおんがくへのじょうねつがもえている). Additionally, '燃える' can be used to describe intense emotions or desires, such as a burning ambition or a burning love.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
990
Handwriting
kanji
烈Meaning
Intense, Violent
Reading
kunyomiはげhage
onyomiれつretsu
Parts
列File 灬Fire (火)
Example Word
強烈: intense. The Japanese adjective '強烈 (きょうれつ)' means 'intense'. It is used to describe something that is extremely strong, powerful, or impactful, often in a way that leaves a deep impression. This word can be applied to physical sensations, emotions, or even abstract concepts. For example: The flavor was intense「その味は強烈だった」(そのあじはきょうれつだった). He has an intense personality「彼は強烈な性格だ」(かれはきょうれつなせいかくだ). The word can also imply a sense of overwhelming or striking nature, such as in '強烈な印象 (きょうれつないんしょう) (intense impression)'.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1080
Handwriting
kanji
熊Meaning
Bear
Reading
kunyomiくまkuma
onyomiゆうyuu
Parts
能Ability 灬Fire (火)
Example Word
熊: bear. The Japanese noun '熊 (くま)' refers to the animal 'bear'. It is commonly used to describe the large, furry mammal found in forests and mountains. This word can be used in various contexts, such as talking about wildlife, stories, or even as a metaphor for strength or danger. For example: I saw a bear in the forest「森で熊を見た」(もりでくまをみた). The bear is strong「熊は強い」(くまはつよい). In Japanese folklore, bears often symbolize power and protection, and they appear in many traditional tales and legends.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
1123
Handwriting
kanji
灰Meaning
Ashes
Reading
kunyomiはいhai
onyomiかいkai
Parts
厂Cliff 火Fire
Example Word
灰: ash. The Japanese noun '灰 (はい)' means 'ash'. This word refers to the powdery residue left after something has been burned, such as wood, paper, or other materials. It is commonly used in contexts related to fire, cremation, or cleaning up after burning something. For example: The ash fell from the cigarette「灰がタバコから落ちた」(はいがタバコからおちた). She cleaned the ash from the fireplace「彼女は暖炉の灰を掃除した」(かのじょはだんろのはいをそうじした). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that has been reduced to nothing, as in 'all turned to ash'「すべて灰になった」(すべてはいになった).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1227
Handwriting
kanji
熟Meaning
Ripe, Mature
Reading
kunyomiうu
onyomiじゅくjuku
Parts
火Fire 孰
Example Word
成熟: maturity. The Japanese noun '成熟 (せいじゅく)' refers to the state of being fully developed or matured, whether physically, mentally, or emotionally. It can describe the maturity of a person, an idea, or even a market or industry. For example: The fruit has reached maturity「果物が成熟した」(くだものがせいじゅくした). His ideas show great maturity「彼の考えは成熟している」(かれのかんがえはせいじゅくしている). The market has matured「市場が成熟した」(しじょうがせいじゅくした). This word is often used in contexts where growth and development are emphasized, and it carries a positive connotation of completeness or readiness.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1304
Handwriting
kanji
炭Meaning
Charcoal
Reading
kunyomiすみsumi
onyomiたんtan
Parts
山Mountain 灰Ashes
Example Word
石炭: coal. The Japanese noun '石炭 (せきたん)' refers to 'coal', a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock used as a fuel. This word is commonly used in contexts related to energy, mining, or historical references to industrialization. For example: Coal is an important energy resource「石炭は重要なエネルギー資源です」(せきたんはじゅうようなエネルギーしげんです). They used coal to heat the house「彼らは家を暖めるために石炭を使いました」(かれらはいえをあたためるためにせきたんをつかいました). The word is neutral in tone and is typically used in technical, historical, or everyday contexts.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
1356
Handwriting
kanji
煮Meaning
Boil
Reading
kunyomiにni
onyomiしゃsha
Parts
火Fire 者Someone
Example Word
煮える: boil. The Japanese verb '煮える (にえる)' means 'to boil' or 'to be boiled'. It is used to describe the process of food or liquid reaching the boiling point, often in cooking. This verb is intransitive, meaning it does not take a direct object. For example: the water is boiling「お湯が煮えている」(おゆがにえている). The vegetables are boiling in the pot「野菜が鍋で煮えている」(やさいがなべでにえている). Note that '煮える (にえる)' is often used in contexts involving cooking or preparing food, and it implies that the boiling process is happening naturally or without external force.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1368
Handwriting
kanji
焦Meaning
Char, Scorch
Reading
kunyomiこko
あせase
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
火Fire 隹Bird
Example Word
焦げる: burn. The Japanese verb '焦げる (こげる)' means 'to burn' or 'to be burnt'. It is specifically used to describe something that has been burned, often to the point of being charred or scorched. This verb is commonly used in the context of cooking, where food has been burned, but it can also be used more generally to describe any object that has been burned. For example: the toast burned「トーストが焦げた」(トーストがこげた). The pan burned the food「フライパンが食べ物を焦げさせた」(フライパンがたべものをこげさせた). It is important to note that '焦げる' is an intransitive verb, meaning it describes the state of something being burned rather than the action of burning something (which would be '焦がす (こがす)').
Radical
火
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1376
Handwriting
kanji
災Meaning
Calamity
Reading
kunyomiわざわwazawa
onyomiさいsai
Parts
巛 火Fire
Example Word
震災: earthquake. The Japanese noun '震災 (しんさい)' refers to a disaster caused by an earthquake. It is a compound of '震' (しん), meaning 'quake' or 'tremor,' and '災' (さい), meaning 'disaster.' This term is often used in the context of significant earthquake events that result in widespread damage or loss. For example: The Great East Japan Earthquake was a major disaster「東日本大震災は大きな災害だった」(ひがしにほんだいしんさいはおおきなさいがいだった). Many people lost their homes in the earthquake disaster「多くの人が震災で家を失った」(おおくのひとがしんさいでいえをうしなった).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1381
Handwriting
kanji
爆Meaning
Burst, Explode
Reading
kunyomiはha
onyomiばくbaku
Parts
火Fire 暴Violent, Outburst
Example Word
爆発: explosion. The Japanese verbal noun '爆発 (ばくはつ)' means 'explosion'. It refers to a sudden and violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise and destruction. This word can be used literally, such as in the context of a bomb exploding, or figuratively, to describe a sudden outburst of emotions or events. For example: The explosion was heard far away「爆発が遠くまで聞こえた」(ばくはつがとおくまできこえた). His anger exploded「彼の怒りが爆発した」(かれのいかりがばくはつした). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '爆発物 (ばくはつぶつ)' (explosive material) or '爆発力 (ばくはつりょく)' (explosive power).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1399
Handwriting
kanji
炉Meaning
Furnace
Reading
kunyomiいろりirori
onyomiろro
Parts
火Fire 戸Door
Example Word
炉: hearth. The Japanese noun '炉 (ろ)' refers to a 'hearth' or 'furnace'. It is commonly used to describe a fireplace or a structure used for heating or cooking. In traditional Japanese culture, the hearth holds significant importance, especially in tea ceremonies where the 'ro' is used to heat water. Example sentences: The hearth is warm「炉は暖かい」(ろはあたたかい). We gathered around the hearth「私たちは炉の周りに集まった」(わたしたちはろのまわりにあつまった).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1476
Handwriting
kanji
煩Meaning
Vexed, Anxiety
Reading
kunyomiわずらwazura
うるさurusa
onyomiはんhan
ぼんbon
Parts
火Fire 頁Page
Example Word
煩い: noisy or annoying. The Japanese adjective '煩い (うるさい)' can mean both 'noisy' and 'annoying'. It is commonly used to describe loud sounds or situations that are bothersome or irritating. For example: The construction noise is annoying「工事の音が煩い」(こうじのおとがうるさい). My little brother is being noisy「弟が煩い」(おとうとがうるさい). This word can also be used to describe someone who is overly critical or nagging, as in 'My mom is always nagging me「母がうるさい」(ははがうるさい)'. The nuance of the word depends on the context, but it generally conveys a sense of irritation or disturbance.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1531
Handwriting
kanji
炎Meaning
Flame, Blaze
Reading
kunyomiほのおhonoo
onyomiえんen
Parts
火Fire
Example Word
炎: flame. The Japanese noun '炎 (ほのお)' means 'flame'. It refers to the visible, gaseous part of a fire, often characterized by its brightness and heat. This word is commonly used to describe the flames of a fire, whether natural or man-made. For example: the flame of the candle is beautiful「ろうそくの炎は美しい」(ろうそくのほのおはうつくしい). The flames rose high into the sky「炎が空高く上がった」(ほのおがそらたかくあがった). It can also be used metaphorically to describe intense emotions or passion, such as 'the flame of love'「愛の炎」(あいのほのお).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1550
Handwriting
kanji
炊Meaning
Boil, Cook
Reading
kunyomiたta
onyomiすいsui
Parts
火Fire 欠Lack
Example Word
自炊: cooking. The Japanese verbal noun '自炊 (じすい)' refers to the act of cooking for oneself, typically at home. It is often used to describe the practice of preparing one's own meals instead of eating out or relying on pre-made food. This term is commonly used by students or individuals living alone. For example: I cook for myself every day「毎日自炊しています」(まいにちじすいしています). Cooking at home is cheaper「自炊は安いです」(じすいはやすいです). The word emphasizes self-sufficiency and independence in meal preparation.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1803
Handwriting
kanji
燥Meaning
Dry, Parch, Dry up
Reading
kunyomiはしゃhasha
onyomiそうsou
Parts
火Fire 喿
Example Word
乾燥: drying or dryness. The Japanese verbal noun '乾燥 (かんそう)' primarily refers to the state of being dry or the process of drying. It is commonly used in contexts related to weather, food preservation, and materials. For example: The dryness of the air is intense「空気の乾燥が激しい」(くうきのかんそうがはげしい). Drying clothes in the sun「服を乾燥させる」(ふくをかんそうさせる). This word can also be used in scientific or technical contexts, such as in describing the drying process of paint or other substances.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1939
Handwriting