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kanji
表Meaning
Surface, Express
Reading
kunyomiあらわarawa
おもてomote
onyomiひょうhyou
Parts
𧘇Garment (衣)龶Life (生)
Example Word
表情: expression. The Japanese noun '表情 (ひょうじょう)' refers to the 'expression' on someone's face, conveying emotions or feelings. It is commonly used to describe how someone's face looks when they are happy, sad, angry, or surprised. For example: Her expression was very sad「彼女の表情はとても悲しそうだった」(かのじょのひょうじょうはとてもかなしそうだった). I couldn't read his expression「彼の表情が読めなかった」(かれのひょうじょうがよめなかった). This word is often used in contexts involving emotions, communication, or interpersonal interactions.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
251
Handwriting
kanji
裏Meaning
Inside, Rear
Reading
kunyomiうらura
onyomiりri
Parts
亠Lid 里Hometown
Example Word
裏返す: reverse. The Japanese verb '裏返す (うらがえす)' means 'to reverse' or 'to turn something inside out'. It is used when flipping or turning something over, such as a piece of clothing, a page, or an object. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe reversing a situation or perspective. For example: I reversed the shirt to see the other side「シャツを裏返した」(しゃつをうらがえした). She reversed her opinion after hearing the facts「彼女は事実を聞いて意見を裏返した」(かのじょはじじつをきいていけんをうらがえした). The teacher flipped the page of the book「先生は本のページを裏返した」(せんせいはほんのページをうらがえした).
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
497
Handwriting
kanji
衣Meaning
Clothes
Reading
kunyomiころもkoromo
onyomiいi
Parts
亠Lid 𧘇Garment (衣)
Example Word
衣服: clothing. The Japanese noun '衣服 (いふく)' refers to 'clothing' or 'garments'. It is a general term used to describe items worn on the body, such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc. This word is often used in formal or written contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation. For example: I bought new clothing「新しい衣服を買いました」(あたらしいいふくをかいました). This store sells high-quality clothing「この店は高品質の衣服を売っています」(このみせはこうひんしつのいふくをうっています). The word '衣服' can also be used in more specific contexts, such as traditional Japanese clothing like kimono or yukata.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
600
Radical Form
𧘇
Handwriting
kanji
装Meaning
Dress, Attire
Reading
kunyomiよそおyosoo
onyomiそうsou
しょうshou
Parts
衣Clothes 壮Grand, Robust
Example Word
武装: arms. The Japanese noun '武装 (ぶそう)' refers to 'arms' or 'weapons'. It is commonly used to describe the act of equipping oneself or a group with weapons, or the state of being armed. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as military or ideological 'arming'. For example: The soldiers were armed「兵士たちは武装していた」(へいしたちはぶそうしていた). The country is arming itself against threats「その国は脅威に対して武装している」(そのくにはきょういに対してぶそうしている). Note that '武装' can also imply preparation or readiness in a broader sense, such as '武装した思想' (ぶそうしたしそう) meaning 'armed ideology' or a well-prepared mindset.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
812
Handwriting
kanji
被Meaning
Incur, Be subjected to
Reading
kunyomiかぶkabu
こうむkoumu
onyomiひhi
Parts
衤 皮Skin
Example Word
被: passive. The Japanese prefix '被 (ひ)' is used to indicate a passive or receptive state, often implying that the subject is affected by an action rather than initiating it. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts, such as legal or academic language. For example: the victim was injured「被害者がけがをした」(ひがいしゃがけがをした). The company suffered damages「会社が被害を受けた」(かいしゃがひがいをうけた). This prefix is often attached to nouns to form compound words that describe situations where someone or something is on the receiving end of an action.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
960
Handwriting
kanji
袋Meaning
Bag, Sack
Reading
kunyomiふくろfukuro
onyomiたいtai
Parts
代Substitute, Era 衣Clothes
Example Word
手袋: gloves. The Japanese noun '手袋 (てぶくろ)' means 'gloves'. This word refers to a covering for the hands, typically made of fabric, leather, or other materials, worn for protection or warmth. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially during colder seasons. For example: I bought new gloves「新しい手袋を買いました」(あたらいてぶくろをかいました). Please wear gloves when it's cold「寒い時は手袋をしてください」(さむいときはてぶくろをしてください). The word can also be used in specific contexts, such as sports or work gloves, but the primary meaning remains consistent.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1002
Handwriting
kanji
製Meaning
Manufacture
Reading
onyomiせいsei
Parts
制System, Control 衣Clothes
Example Word
製品: product. The Japanese noun '製品 (せいひん)' means 'product'. It refers to goods or items that are manufactured or produced, often in an industrial or commercial context. This word is commonly used in business, manufacturing, and everyday conversations to describe tangible items created for sale or use. For example: This company produces high-quality products「この会社は高品質な製品を生産する」(このかいしゃはこうひんしつなせいひんをせいさんする). I bought a new electronic product「新しい電子製品を買いました」(あたらしいでんしせいひんをかいました). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as agricultural products (農作物製品, のうさくもつせいひん) or cultural products (文化製品, ぶんかせいひん).
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1020
Handwriting
kanji
袖Meaning
Sleeve
Reading
kunyomiそでsode
onyomiしゅうshuu
Parts
衤 由Reason
Example Word
半袖: short sleeve. The Japanese noun '半袖 (はんそで)' refers to 'short-sleeve' clothing, typically shirts or tops. It is commonly used to describe garments that have sleeves covering only the upper part of the arm, as opposed to full-length sleeves. For example: I bought a short-sleeve shirt「半袖のシャツを買いました」(はんそでのシャツをかいました). This short-sleeve shirt is comfortable「この半袖のシャツは快適です」(このはんそでのシャツはかいてきです). The term is often used in the context of summer clothing or casual wear.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
10JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1068
Handwriting
kanji
襲Meaning
Attack, Inherit
Reading
kunyomiおそoso
onyomiしゅうshuu
Parts
衣Clothes 龍
Example Word
襲う: attack. The Japanese verb '襲う (おそう)' primarily means 'to attack'. This verb is used to describe a sudden and often violent action against someone or something. It can refer to physical attacks, such as an animal attacking a person, or more abstract forms of attack, like a sudden storm or a wave of emotions. For example: The bear attacked the hiker「熊がハイカーを襲った」(くまがハイカーをおそった). A sudden feeling of sadness attacked her「突然の悲しみが彼女を襲った」(とつぜんのかなしみがかのじょをおそった). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by something, such as a wave of nostalgia or a sudden realization.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
22JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1102
Handwriting
kanji
裁Meaning
Judge
Reading
kunyomiたta
さばsaba
onyomiさいsai
Parts
衣Clothes
Example Word
裁判: trial. The Japanese verbal noun '裁判 (さいばん)' refers to a 'trial' or 'legal judgment'. It is used in the context of legal proceedings where a court examines evidence and arguments to decide a case. This term is often associated with criminal or civil cases. For example: The trial will start tomorrow「裁判は明日始まります」(さいばんはあしたはじまります). He was found guilty at the trial「彼は裁判で有罪とされた」(かれはさいばんでゆうざいとされた). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as '裁判所 (さいばんしょ)' meaning 'court of law'.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1153
Handwriting
kanji
裸Meaning
Naked, Nude
Reading
kunyomiはだかhadaka
onyomiらra
Parts
衤 果Fruit
Example Word
裸: naked. The Japanese noun '裸 (はだか)' means 'naked'. It refers to the state of being without clothing or covering. This word can be used literally to describe a person or object that is uncovered, or metaphorically to describe something that is exposed or stripped down to its essentials. For example: He was naked「彼は裸だった」(かれははだかだった). The truth was laid bare「真実が裸になった」(しんじつがはだかになった). The word can also be used in compound words, such as '裸足 (はだし)' (barefoot) or '裸眼 (らがん)' (naked eye).
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1296
Handwriting
kanji
裂Meaning
Split, Tear
Reading
kunyomiさsa
onyomiれつretsu
Parts
列File 衣Clothes
Example Word
分裂: split or division. The Japanese verbal noun '分裂 (ぶんれつ)' refers to the act of splitting or dividing, often used in both physical and abstract contexts. It can describe the division of cells, groups, opinions, or even countries. For example: The cell split into two「細胞が分裂した」(さいぼうがぶんれつした). The political party experienced a division「政党が分裂した」(せいとうがぶんれつした). This word is commonly used in scientific, political, and social contexts to describe a clear separation or fragmentation.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1300
Handwriting
kanji
衰Meaning
Decline, Wane
Reading
kunyomiおとろotoro
onyomiすいsui
Parts
衣Clothes
Example Word
衰える: weaken. The Japanese verb '衰える (おとろえる)' means 'to weaken' or 'to decline'. It is used to describe a decrease in strength, power, or intensity. This verb can be applied to physical strength, health, energy, or even abstract concepts like enthusiasm or influence. For example: his health is weakening「彼の健 康は衰えている」(かれのけんこうはおとろえている). The company's influence is declining「その会社の影響力は衰えている」(そのかいしゃのえいきょうりょくはおとろえている). It is important to note that '衰える' often implies a gradual or continuous decline rather than a sudden loss.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1409
Handwriting
kanji
裾Meaning
Hem
Reading
kunyomiすそsuso
onyomiこko
きょkyo
Parts
衤 居Reside, Be
Example Word
裾: hem. The Japanese noun '裾 (すそ)' refers to the hem or edge of a piece of clothing, such as the bottom of a skirt, pants, or kimono. It can also metaphorically refer to the lower edge or base of something, like the foot of a mountain. For example: The hem of her dress is dirty「彼女のドレスの裾が汚れている」(かのじょのドレスのすそがよごれている). The foot of the mountain is covered in mist「山の裾が霧に包まれている」(やまのすそがきりにつつまれている). This word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to describe the lower edge of an object or area.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
13JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1419
Handwriting
kanji
補Meaning
Supplement
Reading
kunyomiおぎなogina
onyomiほho
Parts
衤 甫
Example Word
補助: assistance or subsidy. The Japanese noun '補助 (ほじょ)' can mean 'assistance' or 'subsidy', depending on the context. When referring to 'assistance', it often implies support or help provided to someone or something, such as in a collaborative effort. For example: The government provides assistance to small businesses「政府は中小企業に補助を提供する」(せいふはちゅうしょうきぎょうにほじょをていきょうする). When referring to 'subsidy', it typically involves financial aid or support, often from a government or organization. For example: The project received a subsidy from the local government「そのプロジェクトは地方自治体から補助を受けた」(そのプロジェクトはちほうじちたいからほじょをうけた). The word is commonly used in formal or official contexts.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1420
Handwriting
kanji
複Meaning
Duplicate
Reading
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
衤 复
Example Word
複数: plural. The Japanese noun '複数 (ふくすう)' means 'plural'. It is used to refer to more than one of something, often in contrast to '単数 (たんすう)' which means 'singular'. This term is commonly used in grammar, mathematics, and general contexts where distinguishing between one and multiple items is necessary. For example: there are plural answers to this question「この質問には複数の答えがある」(このしつもんにはふくすうのこたえがある). The committee consists of plural members「委員会は複数のメンバーで構成されている」(いいんかいはふくすうのメンバーでこうせいされている).
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1428
Handwriting
kanji
襟Meaning
Neck, Collar
Reading
kunyomiえりeri
onyomiきんkin
Parts
衤 禁Ban, Prohibition
Example Word
襟: collar. The Japanese noun '襟 (えり)' refers to the collar of a piece of clothing, such as a shirt, jacket, or coat. It is commonly used in fashion and everyday conversation to describe the part of clothing that fits around the neck. For example: This shirt has a stiff collar「このシャツは襟が硬い」(このシャツはえりがかたい). I like the design of this collar「この襟のデザインが好きです」(このえりのデザインがすきです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that resembles a collar in shape or position, though this usage is less common.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1450
Handwriting
kanji
裕Meaning
Abundant
Reading
onyomiゆうyuu
Parts
衤 谷Valley
Example Word
余裕: leeway. The Japanese noun '余裕 (よゆう)' primarily means 'leeway' or 'margin'. It refers to having extra time, space, or resources beyond what is strictly necessary. This word is often used to describe a state of having enough capacity to handle something comfortably, or to indicate a relaxed attitude due to having ample resources. For example: There is enough leeway in the schedule「スケジュールに余裕がある」(スケジュールによゆうがある). He has the leeway to take on another project「彼は別のプロジェクトを引き受ける 余裕がある」(かれはべつのプロジェクトをひきうけるよゆうがある). Additionally, '余裕' can imply a sense of composure or calmness, as in: She answered with composure「彼女は余裕を持って答えた」(かのじょはよゆうをもってこたえた).
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1563
Handwriting
kanji
褒Meaning
Praise
Reading
kunyomiほho
onyomiほうhou
Parts
亠Lid 保Preserve
Example Word
褒める: praise. The Japanese verb '褒める (ほめる)' means 'to praise' or 'to compliment'. It is used when expressing admiration or approval for someone's actions, qualities, or achievements. This verb is commonly used in both formal and informal settings. For example: The teacher praised the student「先生は生徒を褒めた」(せんせいはせいとをほめた). I praised my friend for her hard work「私は友達の努力を褒めた」(わたしはともだちのどりょくをほめた). Note that '褒める' is often used in contexts where positive reinforcement or encouragement is intended.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1736
Handwriting