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kanji
一Meaning
One
Reading
kunyomiひとhito
onyomiいちichi
いつitsu
Example Word
一昨日: day before yesterday. The Japanese noun '一昨日 (おととい)' refers to 'the day before yesterday'. It is used to specify a day two days prior to the current day. This word is commonly used in daily conversations to refer to past events. For example: I met him the day before yesterday「一昨日彼に会った」(おとといかれにあった). The day before yesterday was rainy「一昨日は雨だった」(おとといはあめだった). Note that this word is a single noun and does not require additional particles when used in a sentence.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
1JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
2
Handwriting
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上Meaning
Up
Reading
kunyomiうえue
あa
onyomiじょうjou
Parts
一One 卜Divination
Example Word
出来上がり: completion. The Japanese noun '出来上がり (できあがり)' refers to the state of something being completed or finished. It is often used to describe the final result or outcome of a process, such as a project, meal, or artwork. For example: the completion of the painting is beautiful「絵の出来上がりが美しい」(えのできあがりがうつくしい). The cake's completion looks delicious「ケーキの出来上がりが美味しそう」(ケーキのできあがりがおいしそう). This word can also imply the quality or condition of the finished product, making it a versatile term in both casual and formal contexts.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
12
Radical Form
丄
Handwriting
kanji
三Meaning
Three
Reading
kunyomiみmi
onyomiさんsan
Parts
一One 二Two
Example Word
三千: 3000. The Japanese noun '三千 (さんぜん)' means '3000'. It is a numerical term used to represent the number three thousand. This word is often used in contexts involving counting, quantities, or measurements. For example: there are 3000 people in the stadium「スタジアムには三千人がいます」(スタジアムにはさんぜんにんがいます). The price is 3000 yen「値段は三千円です」(ねだんはさんぜんえんです). It's important to note that '三千' is a specific numerical term and is used in formal or written contexts more often than in casual speech.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
28
Handwriting
kanji
下Meaning
Down
Reading
kunyomiしたshita
くだkuda
onyomiげge
かka
Parts
一One 卜Divination
Example Word
下さる: give. The Japanese verb '下さる (くださる)' is a humble and polite way to say 'give'. It is used when someone of higher status gives something to the speaker or someone in the speaker's in-group. This verb is often used to show respect and gratitude. For example: The teacher gave me a book「先生が本を下さいました」(せんせいがほんをくださいました). My boss gave me advice「上司がアドバイスを下さいました」(じょうしがアドバイスをくださいました). Note that '下さる' is the honorific form of 'くれる', and it is typically used in formal or respectful contexts.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
34
Radical Form
丅
Handwriting
kanji
不Meaning
Not
Reading
onyomiふfu
ぶbu
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
一
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
61
Handwriting
kanji
世Meaning
World, Generation
Reading
kunyomiよyo
onyomiせいsei
せse
Parts
廿Twenty 𠃊Second (乙)
Example Word
世: world or society. The Japanese noun '世 (よ)' primarily means 'world' or 'society'. It refers to the physical world, human society, or the realm of existence. It is often used in a broad sense to describe the environment or era in which people live. For example: the world is vast「世は広い」(よはひろい). He is well-known in society「彼は世に知られている」(かれはよにしられている). The word can also imply the passage of time or an era, as in 'この世 (このよ) (this world)' or '来世 (らいせ) (the next world)'. It is a versatile term used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
81
Handwriting
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七Meaning
Seven
Reading
kunyomiななnana
なのnano
onyomiしちshichi
Parts
一One ⺃Second (乙)
Example Word
七つ: seven. The Japanese noun '七つ (ななつ)' means 'seven'. It is used to refer to the number seven, often in contexts involving counting objects, ages, or items. This term is part of the traditional Japanese counting system, which uses specific counters for different types of objects. For example: There are seven apples「りんごが七つある」(りんごがななつある). The child is seven years old「その子は七つです」(そのこはななつです). Note that '七つ' is often used in more traditional or formal settings, and in modern contexts, the number '七 (なな)' is more commonly used.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
2JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
159
Handwriting
kanji
両Meaning
Both
Reading
onyomiりょうryou
Parts
一One 冂Enclosure 山Mountain
Example Word
両手: both hands. The Japanese noun '両手 (りょうて)' means 'both hands'. This term is used to refer to the use or involvement of both hands together, often in activities that require coordination or strength from both hands. It can be used in various contexts, such as physical activities, gestures, or when describing actions that involve both hands. For example: He caught the ball with both hands「彼は両手でボールをキャッチした」(かれはりょうてでぼーるをきゃっちした). Please wash both hands before eating「食べる前に両手を洗ってください」(たべるまえにりょうてをあらってください). The term emphasizes the use of both hands as opposed to just one, highlighting the involvement or necessity of both in the action described.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
306
Handwriting
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万Meaning
Ten thousand
Reading
onyomiばんban
まんman
Parts
一One 勹Wrap
Example Word
万一: if. The Japanese adverb '万一 (まんいち)' means 'if' in the sense of 'in the unlikely event that' or 'just in case'. It is used to express a hypothetical or unlikely situation. This word is often used in formal or cautious contexts. For example: If something happens, please call me「万一何かあったら、電話してください」(まんいちなにかあったら、でんわしてください). In case of rain, the event will be canceled「万一雨が降ったら、イベントは中止です」(まんいちあめがふったら、イベントはちゅうしです). The word carries a nuance of preparing for an unlikely scenario, and it is often paired with conditional forms like '~たら' or '~ば'.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
331
Handwriting
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与Meaning
Give, Involvement
Reading
kunyomiあたata
onyomiよyo
Example Word
与える: give. The Japanese verb '与える (あたえる)' means 'to give'. It is used to describe the act of providing something to someone, often in a formal or authoritative context. This verb can be used for tangible items, such as gifts or money, as well as intangible things like opportunities, rights, or responsibilities. For example: The teacher gave the students homework「先生は学生に宿題を与えた」(せんせいはがくせいにしゅくだいをあたえた). The government gave the citizens new rights「政府は市民に新しい権利を与えた」(せいふはしみんにあたらしいけんりをあたえた). Note that '与える' often implies a sense of authority or control over what is being given, distinguishing it from more casual verbs like 'あげる'.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
437
Handwriting
kanji
並Meaning
Line, Row
Reading
kunyomiならnara
なみnami
onyomiへいhei
Parts
䒑Herbs 业Business (業)
Example Word
並木: tree lined. The Japanese noun '並木 (なみき)' refers to a row of trees, often planted along a street, road, or path. It is commonly used to describe scenic or aesthetically pleasing tree-lined areas. For example: The road is lined with cherry trees「その道は桜の並木です」(そのみちはさくらのなみきです). I walked along the tree-lined street「並木道を歩きました」(なみきみちをあるきました). This word evokes a sense of natural beauty and is often associated with peaceful or picturesque settings.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
525
Handwriting
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丁Meaning
Street
Reading
onyomiちょうchou
ていtei
Parts
一One 亅Barb
Example Word
丁: block. The Japanese noun '丁 (てい)' refers to a 'block' or 'district' in a city or town. It is commonly used in addresses to specify a particular area or section within a larger administrative division. For example: I live in block 3「私は3丁に住んでいます」(わたしは3ちょうにすんでいます). The store is in block 5「その店は5丁にあります」(そのみせは5ちょうにあります). This term is often seen in Japanese addresses, where it helps to organize urban areas into manageable sections.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
2JLPT
N1Grade
3Frequency
594
Handwriting
kanji
丈Meaning
Stout, Length
Reading
kunyomiたけtake
onyomiじょうjou
Example Word
大丈夫: okay. The Japanese adjectival noun '大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ)' means 'okay' or 'all right'. It is commonly used to express that something is fine, safe, or not a problem. It can also be used to reassure someone or to confirm that everything is going well. For example: Are you okay?「大丈夫ですか?」(だいじょうぶですか?). It's okay, don't worry「大丈夫、心配しないで」(だいじょうぶ、しんぱいしないで). This word is versatile and can be used in various contexts, such as checking on someone's well-being, confirming the safety of a situation, or reassuring someone about a potential concern.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
3JLPT
UnknownGrade
7Frequency
653
Handwriting
kanji
丘Meaning
Hill
Reading
kunyomiおかoka
onyomiきゅうkyuu
Parts
一One 斤Axe, Catty
Example Word
丘: hill. The Japanese noun '丘 (おか)' means 'hill'. This word refers to a naturally raised area of land, not as high as a mountain, often with a rounded top. It is commonly used to describe geographical features in landscapes. For example: There is a small hill near my house「私の家の近くに小さな丘があります」(わたしのいえのちかくにちいさなおかがあります). We had a picnic on the hill「丘の上でピクニックをしました」(おかのうえでぴくにっくをしました). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a gentle rise or elevation in various contexts.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1265
Handwriting
kanji
且Meaning
Moreover, Also
Reading
kunyomiかka
onyomiしょうshou
しょsho
そso
Example Word
且つ: and. The Japanese conjunction '且つ (かつ)' is used to connect two statements or ideas, similar to the English 'and'. However, it is more formal and often used in written language or formal speech. It emphasizes that both connected elements are true or applicable. For example: He is intelligent and diligent「彼は賢く且つ勤勉だ」(かれはかしこくかつきんべんだ). This method is effective and safe「この方法は効果的且つ安全だ」(このほうほうはこうかてきかつあんぜんだ). Note that '且つ' is less common in casual conversation, where 'そして' or 'そして' might be used instead.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1576
Handwriting