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    kanji

    Meaning

    Third person pronoun, He

    Reading

    kunyomiかれ

    kare

    かの

    kano

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Stop Skin

    Example Word

    彼ら: they. The Japanese noun '彼ら (かれら)' means 'they'. It is used to refer to a group of people, typically males or a mixed-gender group, in the third person. This word is gender-neutral in modern usage but historically leaned toward referring to males. For example: They are coming「彼らが来ています」(かれらがきています). They are my friends「彼らは私の友達です」(かれらはわたしのともだちです). Note that '彼ら' is plural, and for singular 'he', the word '彼 (かれ)' is used. In informal contexts, '彼ら' can sometimes be replaced with 'あの人たち (あのひとたち)' or simply omitted if the context is clear.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    19

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    After, Behind

    Reading

    kunyomiうし

    ushi

    のち

    nochi

    onyomi

    go

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    Stop Late Slight

    Example Word

    後悔: regret. The Japanese verbal noun '後悔 (こうかい)' means 'regret'. It refers to the feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or something one has done. It is often used to express remorse or a wish that things had been done differently. For example: I regret not studying harder「もっと勉強しなかったことを後悔している」(もっとべんきょうしなかったことをこうかいしている). He regrets his decision「彼は自分の決断を後悔している」(かれはじぶんのけつだんをこうかいしている). This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to express personal feelings of regret.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    45

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Honorable, General honorific term

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    おん

    on

    onyomi

    go

    ぎょ

    gyo

    Parts

    Stop Wholesale

    Example Word

    御: honorific. The Japanese prefix '御 (お)' is an honorific prefix used to show respect or politeness. It is commonly attached to nouns, particularly in formal or polite contexts. This prefix does not change the core meaning of the word but elevates its tone. For example: tea「お茶」(おちゃ), money「お金」(おかね). It is also used in set phrases like 'thank you'「ありがとうございます」(ありがとうございます), where '御' is implied in the politeness of the expression. Note that '御' can also be read as 'ご' in some cases, such as 'ご飯 (ごはん)' (meal/rice), but the meaning remains the same.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    54

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Acquire

    Reading

    kunyomi

    u

    e

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    Stop

    Example Word

    不得意: poor. The Japanese adjectival noun '不得意 (ふとくい)' means 'poor' or 'not good at'. It is used to describe a lack of skill or proficiency in a particular area. This term is often used in contexts where someone is expressing their weaknesses or areas where they struggle. For example: I am poor at math「私は数学が不得意です」(わたしはすうがくがふとくいです). He is not good at cooking「彼は料理が不得意だ」(かれはりょうりがふとくいだ). The term can be used in both formal and informal settings, and it is commonly paired with specific activities or subjects to indicate where one's lack of skill lies.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    139

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wait

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    Temple Stop

    Example Word

    待ち合わせ: meeting. The Japanese verbal noun '待ち合わせ (まちあわせ)' refers to a planned meeting or rendezvous at a specific time and place. It is commonly used when arranging to meet someone, such as friends, colleagues, or family. The word implies a mutual agreement to meet. For example: Let's meet at the station at 3 PM「駅で3時に待ち合わせしましょう」(えきでさんじにまちあわせしましょう). We had a meeting at the café「カフェで待ち合わせをしました」(かふぇでまちあわせをしました). The term is often used in casual and formal contexts alike, and it emphasizes the coordination of time and location for the meeting.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    241

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Duty

    Reading

    onyomiえき

    eki

    やく

    yaku

    Parts

    Stop Pike

    Example Word

    重役: executive. The Japanese noun '重役 (じゅうやく)' refers to a high-ranking executive or director in a company or organization. It is often used to describe someone in a position of significant responsibility and authority, such as a board member or senior manager. For example: He is an executive at a major company「彼は大手企業の重役です」(かれはおおてきぎょうのじゅうやくです). The executives held a meeting「重役たちは会議を開きました」(じゅうやくたちはかいぎをひらきました). This term is commonly used in business contexts and emphasizes the importance and seniority of the position.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    354

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, Obey

    Reading

    kunyomiしたが

    shitaga

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    しょう

    shou

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Stop Herbs Stop (止)

    Example Word

    従業: employment. The Japanese noun '従業 (じゅうぎょう)' refers to 'employment' or 'working'. It is often used in formal or business contexts to describe the state of being employed or the act of working for a company or organization. For example: He is seeking employment「彼は従業を求めている」(かれはじゅうぎょうをもとめている). The company provides stable employment「その会社は安定した従業を提供する」(そのかいしゃはあんていしたじゅうぎょうをていきょうする). Note that this term is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to words like '仕事 (しごと)' (work/job).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    466

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Virtue

    Reading

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Parts

    Stop Ten Net Heart

    Example Word

    道徳: morality. The Japanese noun '道徳 (どうとく)' refers to 'morality' or 'ethical principles'. It is used to describe the system of values and principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior. This term is often used in discussions about societal norms, personal ethics, and philosophical teachings. For example: Morality is important in society「道徳は社会で重要です」(どうとくはしゃかいでじゅうようです). Teaching morality to children is essential「子供に道徳を教えることは大切です」(こどもにどうとくをおしえることはたいせつです). The word is commonly used in educational and philosophical contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    513

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Journey, Go on

    Reading

    onyomiおう

    ou

    Parts

    Stop Master

    Example Word

    往復: roundtrip. The Japanese noun '往復 (おうふく)' refers to a round trip, meaning going to a destination and returning. It is commonly used in contexts like transportation (e.g., train or plane tickets) or communication (e.g., letters or emails). For example: I bought a round-trip ticket「往復のチケットを買いました」(おうふくのチケットをかいました). The round-trip fare is 5,000 yen「往復料金は5000円です」(おうふくりょうきんはごせんえんです). This word can also metaphorically describe the back-and-forth nature of communication or exchanges.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    573

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slight, Delicate

    Reading

    kunyomiかす

    kasu

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Stop

    Example Word

    微か: faint. The Japanese adjective '微か (かすか)' means 'faint'. It is used to describe something that is barely perceptible, weak, or subtle. This can refer to sounds, smells, lights, or even emotions. For example: I heard a faint sound「微かな音が聞こえた」(かすかなおとがきこえた). There was a faint light in the distance「遠くに微かな光があった」(とおくにかすかなひかりがあった). The word can also describe something that is vague or indistinct, such as a faint memory「微かな記憶」(かすかなきおく).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    619

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follower, Junior

    Reading

    onyomi

    to

    Parts

    Stop Run

    Example Word

    徒歩: walking. The Japanese noun '徒歩 (とほ)' refers to the act of walking or traveling on foot. It is commonly used to describe a mode of transportation or the distance that can be covered by walking. For example: It's a 10-minute walk「徒歩10分です」(とほじゅっぷんです). I went to the station on foot「徒歩で駅に行きました」(とほでえきにいきました). This term is often used in directions or when discussing travel times, emphasizing that no vehicles are involved.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    815

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Restore

    Reading

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Stop

    Example Word

    復興: recovery or revival. The Japanese noun '復興 (ふっこう)' refers to the act of recovering or reviving something, often after a period of decline or destruction. It is commonly used in contexts such as economic recovery, reconstruction after disasters, or cultural revival. For example: The town is in recovery after the earthquake「その町は地震の後、復興中です」(そのまちはじしんのあと、ふっこうちゅうです). The revival of traditional arts is important「伝統芸術の復興は重要です」(でんとうげいじゅつのふっこうはじゅうようです). Note that while 'recovery' and 'revival' are closely related, they can apply to different contexts, such as physical reconstruction versus cultural or economic resurgence.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    867

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Law, Rhythm

    Reading

    onyomiりつ

    ritsu

    りち

    richi

    Parts

    Stop Brush

    Example Word

    法律: law. The Japanese noun '法律 (ほうりつ)' refers to 'law' in the sense of a system of rules established by a government or authority. It is used to describe legal statutes, regulations, or the body of laws governing a society. This term is often used in formal or legal contexts. For example: This law protects the environment「この法律は環境を守る」(このほうりつはかんきょうをまもる). He studies law at university「彼は大学で法律を勉強している」(かれはだいがくでほうりつをべんきょうしている). The nuance of '法律' is broader than specific rules or regulations, as it refers to the overall legal framework.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1095

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Levy, Symptom

    Reading

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Stop Mountain King Strike

    Example Word

    特徴: feature. The Japanese noun '特徴 (とくちょう)' means 'feature' or 'characteristic'. It refers to a distinctive attribute or quality of something or someone. This word is often used to describe what makes something unique or different. For example: The main feature of this product is its durability「この製品の特徴は耐久性です」(このせいひんのとくちょうはたいきゅうせいです). Another example: The characteristic of this region is its rich culture「この地域の特徴は豊かな文化です」(このちいきのとくちょうはゆたかなぶんかです). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to highlight specific traits or aspects.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1266

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Penetrate, Go through

    Reading

    onyomiてつ

    tetsu

    Parts

    Stop Raise, Grow Strike

    Example Word

    徹夜: all nighter. The Japanese noun '徹夜 (てつや)' refers to staying up all night, often to complete work, study, or other tasks. It is commonly used in contexts where someone sacrifices sleep to meet a deadline or prepare for an event. For example: I pulled an all-nighter to finish the report「レポートを終わらせるために徹夜した」(レポートをおわらせるためにてつやした). He stayed up all night studying for the exam「彼は試験のために徹夜で勉強した」(かれはしけんのためにてつやでべんきょうした). The word can also imply exhaustion or a sense of urgency, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1312

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Subjugate

    Reading

    onyomiせい

    sei

    Parts

    Stop Correct

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1522

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slowly, Gradually

    Reading

    kunyomiおもむ

    omomu

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    Parts

    Stop Excess

    Example Word

    徐々: gradually. The Japanese noun '徐々 (じょじょ)' means 'gradually'. It is used to describe something that happens slowly over time, step by step, or in a steady progression. This word is often used in contexts where change or development occurs at a measured pace. For example: The pain gradually subsided「痛みが徐々に和らいだ」(いたみがじょじょにやわらいだ). The company is gradually expanding its business「会社は徐々に事業を拡大している」(かいしゃはじょじょにじぎょうをかくだいしている). Note that '徐々' is often paired with particles like 'に' to function as an adverb in sentences.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1645

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Path, Diameter

    Reading

    onyomiけい

    kei

    Parts

    Stop Holy

    Example Word

    直径: diameter. The Japanese noun '直径 (ちょっけい)' refers to the 'diameter' of a circle or sphere, which is the length of a straight line passing from one side to the other through the center. It is commonly used in mathematical, engineering, and everyday contexts. For example: The diameter of this circle is 10 cm「この円の直径は10センチです」(このえんのちょっけいは10センチです). Please measure the diameter of the pipe「パイプの直径を測ってください」(パイプのちょっけいをはかってください). This word is specific to the concept of diameter and does not have unrelated meanings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1755

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Circulate, Sequential

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Stop Shield

    Example Word

    循環: circulation. The Japanese noun '循環 (じゅんかん)' means 'circulation'. It refers to the movement or flow of something in a circular or recurring pattern. This word is commonly used in contexts such as blood circulation, environmental cycles, or the circulation of goods and money. For example: blood circulation is important for health「血液の循環は健康に重要です」(けつえきのじゅんかんはけんこうにじゅうようです). The circulation of money stimulates the economy「お金の循環が経済を活性化します」(おかねのじゅんかんがけいざいをかっせいかします). It can also be used metaphorically to describe the cyclical nature of events or ideas.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2068

    Handwriting

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