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Radical 巾

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    Reading

    kunyomiかえ

    kae

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Sword (刀)Towel Crown Katakana yo

    Example Word

    帰り: return. The Japanese noun '帰り (かえり)' means 'return' and refers to the act of going back to a place, typically one's home or a starting point. It is often used in contexts involving travel, commuting, or daily routines. For example: I will be late on my return「帰りが遅くなります」(かえりがおそくなります). The way back was quiet「帰りは静かだった」(かえりはしずかだった). This word can also be used in compound phrases like '帰り道 (かえりみち)' (the way back) or '帰り際 (かえりぎわ)' (just before leaving).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    141

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Usual, Normal

    Reading

    kunyomiとこ

    toko

    つね

    tsune

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    Parts

    Still, Esteem Towel

    Example Word

    非常: emergency. The Japanese adjectival noun '非常 (ひじょう)' primarily means 'emergency'. It is often used in contexts related to urgent or critical situations. For example: emergency exit「非常口」(ひじょうぐち). This word can also be used to describe something as 'extraordinary' or 'unusual', but this usage is less common. For example: extraordinary measures「非常手段」(ひじょうしゅだん). It's important to note that '非常' is often used in formal or official contexts, such as in signs or announcements.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    214

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Master, Expert

    Reading

    onyomi

    shi

    Example Word

    技師: engineer. The Japanese noun '技師 (ぎし)' refers to an 'engineer', a professional who applies scientific and mathematical principles to design, develop, and maintain structures, machines, or systems. This term is often used in professional contexts and can refer to various types of engineers, such as civil engineers, mechanical engineers, or electrical engineers. For example: He is a civil engineer「彼は土木技師です」(かれはどぼくぎしです). The company hired a new engineer「会社は新しい技師を雇いました」(かいしゃはあたらしいぎしをやといました). Note that '技師' is a formal term and is typically used in professional or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    288

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    City, Market

    Reading

    kunyomiいち

    ichi

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    Lid Towel

    Example Word

    市販: retail. The Japanese noun '市販 (しはん)' refers to products or goods that are sold commercially, typically in retail stores or through general distribution channels. It is often used to describe items that are widely available to the public, as opposed to custom-made or specialized products. For example: This medicine is available over-the-counter「この薬は市販されています」(このくすりはしはんされています). I bought a retail version of the software「市販のソフトウェアを買いました」(しはんのソフトウェアをかいました). The term can also imply that something is mass-produced and accessible to the general consumer market.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    468

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cloth, Linen

    Reading

    kunyomiぬの

    nuno

    onyomi

    fu

    Example Word

    分布: distribution. The Japanese noun '分布 (ぶんぷ)' means 'distribution'. This term is commonly used in contexts such as statistics, geography, biology, and other fields to describe how something is spread or arranged over an area or among a group. For example: the distribution of population「人口の分布」(じんこうのぶんぷ). The distribution of resources「資源の分布」(しげんのぶんぷ). It can also refer to the spread of data points in a statistical context, such as 'normal distribution'「正規分布」(せいきぶんぷ). The word is neutral and can be applied to both physical and abstract distributions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    728

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belt, Wear

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    おび

    obi

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Parts

    Thirty Crown Towel

    Example Word

    一帯: area. The Japanese noun '一帯 (いったい)' refers to a specific area or region, often implying a continuous or connected expanse. It is commonly used to describe a geographical area, such as a neighborhood, district, or even a broader region. For example: this area is famous for its cherry blossoms「この一帯は桜で有名です」(このいったいはさくらでゆうめいです). The entire area was affected by the flood「一帯が洪水の影響を受けました」(いったいがこうずいのえいきょうをうけました). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a range or scope of something, such as a field of study or influence.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    743

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seat

    Reading

    onyomiせき

    seki

    Parts

    Towel 广Dotted cliff 廿Twenty

    Example Word

    席: seat. The Japanese noun '席 (せき)' primarily means 'seat'. It refers to a place to sit, such as in a theater, train, or at a table. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as reserving a seat or finding a seat in a crowded place. For example: Please take a seat「席に座ってください」(せきにすわってください). The seat is reserved「その席は予約済みです」(そのせきはよやくずみです). Additionally, '席' can sometimes imply a position or role in a social or professional setting, such as a seat in a meeting or a position in a company, but the primary meaning remains 'seat'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    777

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curtain

    Reading

    kunyomiとばり

    tobari

    onyomiばく

    baku

    まく

    maku

    Parts

    Towel

    Example Word

    幕末: end of shogunate. The Japanese noun '幕末 (ばくまつ)' refers to the final years of the Edo period (1603–1868), specifically the period leading up to the Meiji Restoration in 1868. This era was marked by significant political and social upheaval, as Japan transitioned from a feudal society under the Tokugawa shogunate to a modern nation-state. The term is often used in historical contexts to describe the events, figures, and cultural shifts of this transformative time. For example: The end of the shogunate was a turbulent time「幕末は激動の時代だった」(ばくまつはげきどうのじだいだった). Many samurai fought during the end of the shogunate「幕末には多くの侍が戦った」(ばくまつにはおおくのさむらいがたたかった).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    903

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    Reading

    kunyomiみかど

    mikado

    onyomiてい

    tei

    Parts

    Lid Divide Crown Towel

    Example Word

    帝: emperor. The Japanese noun '帝 (みかど)' refers to an 'emperor', specifically the sovereign ruler of an empire. This term is deeply rooted in Japanese history and culture, often associated with the imperial family of Japan. It carries a formal and respectful tone, typically used in historical or ceremonial contexts. Example sentences: The emperor resides in the Imperial Palace「帝は皇居に住んでいます」(みかどはこうきょにすんでいます). The emperor's decree was announced「帝の勅令が発表された」(みかどのちょくれいがはっぴょうされた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    922

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Notebook

    Reading

    kunyomiとばり

    tobari

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Towel Long, Leader

    Example Word

    帳: book. The Japanese suffix '帳 (ちょう)' is commonly used to denote a type of book or notebook, often used for recording or keeping track of information. It is attached to nouns to specify the kind of book, such as a notebook for notes, a ledger, or a registry. For example: a notebook「ノート帳」(ノートちょう), an address book「住所帳」(じゅうしょちょう). This suffix is versatile and can be used in various contexts to refer to different types of books or records, emphasizing its role in organization and documentation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1048

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hat, Headgear

    Reading

    onyomiぼう

    bou

    Parts

    Towel Risk

    Example Word

    帽子: hat. The Japanese noun '帽子 (ぼうし)' means 'hat'. This word refers to any type of head wear, such as caps, beanies, or formal hats. It is commonly used in everyday conversations when discussing clothing or accessories. For example: I bought a new hat「新しい帽子を買いました」(あたらしいぼうしをかいました). She is wearing a red hat「彼女は赤い帽子をかぶっています」(かのじょはあかいぼうしをかぶっています). The word can also be used metaphorically in some contexts, but its primary meaning is literal.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1060

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wish, Hope

    Reading

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Katakana me Cloth, Linen

    Example Word

    希望: hope. The Japanese verbal noun '希望 (きぼう)' means 'hope'. It refers to a feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen. This word is often used to express aspirations, wishes, or desires for the future. For example: I have hope for the future「私は将来に希望を持っています」(わたしはしょうらいにきぼうをもっています). She lost hope「彼女は希望を失った」(かのじょはきぼうをうしなった). It can also be used in formal contexts, such as in job applications or surveys, to indicate preferences or desires, as in '希望の職種 (きぼうのしょくしゅ) (desired job type)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1142

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ho

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Towel Common

    Example Word

    帆: sail. The Japanese noun '帆 (ほ)' means 'sail'. It refers to the piece of fabric attached to a ship or boat that catches the wind and propels the vessel forward. This word is often used in nautical contexts and can also appear in idiomatic expressions or poetic language. For example: The ship's sail is white「船の帆は白い」(ふねのほはしろい). The wind filled the sail「風が帆を膨らませた」(かぜがほをふくらませた). Note that '帆' is typically used in written or formal contexts, while in everyday conversation, people might use more descriptive phrases like '船の帆 (ふねのほ)' to specify the sail of a ship.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1285

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Width

    Reading

    kunyomiはば

    haba

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Towel Fill

    Example Word

    幅広い: wide or broad. The Japanese adjective '幅広い (はばひろい)' means 'wide' or 'broad'. It is used to describe something that has a large width or a wide range. It can refer to physical objects, such as a wide road, or abstract concepts, like a broad range of knowledge. For example: This road is wide「この道は幅広い」(このみちははばひろい). He has a broad range of interests「彼は幅広い興味を持っている」(かれははばひろいきょうみをもっている). Note that '幅広い' can also imply diversity or variety, as in '幅広い選択肢 (はばひろいせんたくし) (a wide range of options)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1465

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Towel

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1564

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Money, Cash

    Reading

    onyomiへい

    hei

    Parts

    Towel

    Example Word

    貨幣: currency. The Japanese noun '貨幣 (かへい)' refers to 'currency' or 'money' in a formal or economic context. It specifically denotes the physical form of money, such as coins and banknotes, used as a medium of exchange. This term is often used in discussions about economics, history, or finance. For example: The history of currency is fascinating「貨幣の歴史は興味深い」(かへいのれきしはきょうみぶかい). This country uses a unique currency「この国は独特な貨幣を使う」(このくにはどくとくなかへいをつかう). Note that '貨幣' is more formal than 'お金 (おかね)', which is the everyday term for money.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1686

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Command, Commander

    Reading

    onyomiすい

    sui

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2046

    Handwriting

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