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kanji
教Meaning
Teach
Reading
kunyomiおそoso
おしoshi
onyomiきょうkyou
Parts
孝Filial piety 攵Strike
Example Word
教室: classroom. The Japanese noun '教室 (きょうしつ)' means 'classroom'. It refers to a room in a school or educational institution where lessons are conducted. This word is commonly used in educational contexts and can also refer to a place where specific classes or courses are held. For example: The classroom is quiet「教室は静かです」(きょうしつはしずかです). I study in the classroom「私は教室で勉強します」(わたしはきょうしつでべんきょうします). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a place of learning or instruction, such as in '人生の教室 (じんせいのきょうしつ) (classroom of life)'.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
172
Handwriting
kanji
数Meaning
Number
Reading
kunyomiかずkazu
かぞkazo
onyomiすうsuu
Parts
攵Strike 米Rice 女Woman
Example Word
数百: hundreds. The Japanese noun '数百 (すうひゃく)' means 'hundreds'. It is used to indicate an approximate quantity in the hundreds, often when the exact number is not specified or is not important. This term is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: hundreds of people attended the event「数百人がイベントに参加した」(すうひゃくにんがイベントにさんかした). There are hundreds of books in the library「図書館には数百冊の本がある」(としょかんにはすうひゃくさつのほんがある). Note that '数百' is often followed by a counter or a noun to specify what is being counted, such as '数百人 (すうひゃくにん)' (hundreds of people) or '数百冊 (すうひゃくさつ)' (hundreds of books).
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
235
Handwriting
kanji
政Meaning
Government, Politics
Reading
kunyomiまつりごとmatsurigoto
onyomiしょうshou
せいsei
Parts
正Correct 攵Strike
Example Word
政治: politics. The Japanese noun '政治 (せいじ)' means 'politics'. It refers to the activities, actions, and policies used to govern a country or area, especially the debate between parties or individuals having power. It can also refer to the academic study of government and political systems. For example: He is interested in politics「彼は政治に興味がある」(かれはせいじにきょうみがある). The politics of this country are complicated「この国の政治は複雑だ」(このくにのせいじはふくざつだ). The word is commonly used in discussions about government, elections, and policy-making.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
348
Handwriting
kanji
故Meaning
Reason, Deceased
Reading
kunyomiゆえyue
onyomiこko
Parts
古Old 攵Strike
Example Word
交通事故: accident. The Japanese noun '交通事故 (こうつうじこ)' refers to a 'traffic accident'. It is commonly used to describe incidents involving vehicles, such as cars, motorcycles, or bicycles, that result in damage, injury, or death. This term is often seen in news reports, legal contexts, or everyday conversations about road safety. For example: There was a traffic accident on the highway「高速道路で交通事故があった」(こうそくどうろでこうつうじこがあった). The traffic accident caused a major delay「その交通事故で大渋滞が起きた」(そのこうつうじこでだいじゅうたいがおきた). It is important to note that this term specifically refers to accidents involving vehicles and not other types of accidents.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
374
Handwriting
kanji
敷Meaning
Spread, Lay
Reading
kunyomiしshi
しきshiki
onyomiふfu
Parts
旉 攵Strike
Example Word
敷金: deposit. The Japanese noun '敷金 (しききん)' refers to a 'deposit' paid when renting a property, such as an apartment or house. This deposit is typically paid to the landlord or property owner at the beginning of the lease and is intended to cover potential damages or unpaid rent. It is common in Japan for the deposit to be non-refundable or partially refundable, depending on the terms of the rental agreement. For example: The deposit for this apartment is high「このアパートの敷金は高いです」(このアパートのしききんはたかいです). I paid the deposit when I moved in「引っ越しの時に敷金を払いました」(ひっこしのときにしききんをはらいました). Note that '敷金' is often used alongside '礼金 (れいきん)', which is a non-refundable 'key money' payment also common in Japanese rental agreements.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
400
Handwriting
kanji
放Meaning
Release
Reading
kunyomiはなhana
onyomiほうhou
Parts
方Direction 攵Strike
Example Word
開放: release or opening. The Japanese verbal noun '開放 (かいほう)' can mean 'opening' or 'release', depending on the context. When referring to 'opening', it is often used to describe the act of making something accessible or available, such as opening a facility to the public. For example: The park is now open to the public「公園が開放された」(こうえんがかいほうされた). When referring to 'release', it can describe the act of setting something free or relieving pressure, such as releasing stress. For example: He released his stress by exercising「彼は運動でストレスを開放した」(かれはうんどうでストレスをかいほうした). The word is versatile and can be used in both physical and abstract contexts.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
435
Handwriting
kanji
敵Meaning
Enemy
Reading
kunyomiかたきkataki
onyomiてきteki
Parts
啇 攵Strike
Example Word
敵: enemy. The Japanese noun '敵 (てき)' means 'enemy'. It refers to a person or group that is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. This word is commonly used in contexts such as war, competition, or personal conflicts. For example: He is my enemy「彼は私の敵です」(かれはわたしのてきです). They defeated the enemy「彼らは敵を倒した」(かれらはてきをたおした). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe challenges or obstacles, such as 'time is the enemy'「時間は敵だ」(じかんはてきだ). Note that '敵' is a neutral term and does not carry additional emotional connotations unless specified by context.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
561
Handwriting
kanji
散Meaning
Scatter
Reading
kunyomiちchi
onyomiさんsan
Parts
攵Strike 月Moon, Month
Example Word
散らかる: clutter. The Japanese verb '散らかる (ちらかる)' means 'to be cluttered' or 'to be scattered around'. It describes a state where things are messy, disorganized, or spread out in an untidy manner. This verb is often used to describe rooms, desks, or any space that is in disorder. For example: The room is cluttered「部屋が散らかっている」(へやがちらかっている). My desk is always messy「私の机はいつも散らかっている」(わたしのつくえはいつもちらかっている). Note that '散らかる' is an intransitive verb, meaning it describes a state rather than an action performed by someone.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
570
Handwriting
kanji
改Meaning
Reform
Reading
kunyomiあらたarata
onyomiかいkai
Parts
己Oneself 攵Strike
Example Word
改まる: reform. The Japanese verb '改まる (あらたまる)' primarily means 'to reform' or 'to change for the better'. It is often used in contexts where something is being improved, revised, or made more formal. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative senses, such as reforming a system or changing one's behavior. For example: The company reformed its policies「会社は方針を改まった」(かいしゃはほうしんをあらたまった). His attitude changed for the better「彼の態度が改まった」(かれのたいどがあらたまった). It's important to note that this verb often carries a connotation of positive change or improvement.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
588
Handwriting
kanji
敬Meaning
Respect
Reading
kunyomiうやまuyama
onyomiけいkei
Parts
苟 攵Strike
Example Word
尊敬: respect. The Japanese verbal noun '尊敬 (そんけい)' means 'respect'. It is used to express a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something due to their abilities, qualities, or achievements. This term is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as when discussing elders, superiors, or individuals who have earned admiration. For example: I respect my teacher「私は先生を尊敬しています」(わたしはせんせいをそんけいしています). Respect is important in Japanese culture「尊敬は日本の文化で重要です」(そんけいはにほんのぶんかでじゅうようです). Note that '尊敬' can also be used as a verb in the form '尊敬する (そんけいする)', meaning 'to respect'.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
906
Handwriting
kanji
救Meaning
Rescue
Reading
kunyomiすくsuku
onyomiきゅうkyuu
Parts
求Request, Seek 攵Strike
Example Word
救済: salvation. The Japanese noun '救済 (きゅうさい)' primarily means 'salvation' or 'relief'. It is often used in contexts related to saving or rescuing someone from a difficult situation, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. This term can be found in both religious and secular contexts. For example: The charity provided salvation to the victims「その慈善団体は被害者に救済を提供した」(そのじぜんだんたいはひがいしゃにきゅうさいをていきょうした). The government announced a relief plan for the disaster-stricken area「政府は被災地への救済策を発表した」(せいふはひさいちへのきゅうさいさくをはっぴょうした). In religious contexts, it often refers to spiritual salvation, such as in the phrase '救済の道 (きゅうさいのみち)', meaning 'the path to salvation'.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
987
Handwriting
kanji
敗Meaning
Defeat
Reading
kunyomiやぶyabu
onyomiはいhai
Parts
貝Shellfish 攵Strike
Example Word
失敗: failure. The Japanese verbal noun '失敗 (しっぱい)' means 'failure'. It refers to the act of failing to achieve a desired result or making a mistake. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as academic, professional, or personal situations. For example: I made a mistake in the exam「試験で失敗した」(しけんでしっぱいした). He failed in his attempt to climb the mountain「彼は山登りに失敗した」(かれはやまのぼりにしっぱいした). It can also be used to describe a failed experiment or project: The experiment was a failure「その 実験は失敗だった」(そのじっけんはしっぱいだった).
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
1005
Handwriting
kanji
整Meaning
Organize
Reading
kunyomiととのtotono
onyomiせいsei
Parts
正Correct 束Bundle, Bind 攵Strike
Example Word
整う: be arranged. The Japanese verb '整う (ととのう)' means 'to be arranged' or 'to be in order'. It is used to describe a state where things are properly organized, settled, or prepared. This verb often implies a sense of completeness or readiness. For example: The preparations are complete「準備が整った」(じゅんびがととのった). The room is neatly arranged「部屋 が整っている」(へやがととのっている). It can also be used in abstract contexts, such as when conditions or plans are finalized: The conditions are in place「条件が整った」(じょうけんがととのった). Note that '整う' is an intransitive verb, meaning it describes a state rather than an action performed by someone.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
3Frequency
1280
Handwriting
kanji
攻Meaning
Attack, Aggression
Reading
kunyomiせse
onyomiこうkou
Parts
工Construction 攵Strike
Example Word
攻める: attack. The Japanese verb '攻める (せめる)' means 'to attack'. This verb is used to describe the act of initiating an aggressive action against someone or something, often in the context of battle, sports, or competition. It can also be used metaphorically to describe taking an assertive approach in non-physical contexts. For example: the soldiers attacked the castle「兵士たちは城を攻めた」(へいしたちはしろをせめた). The team attacked the opponent's weak point「チームは相手の弱点を攻めた」(チームはあいてのじゃくてんをせめた). In some contexts, it can also imply a strategic or calculated approach to overcoming an obstacle or challenge.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1294
Handwriting
kanji
敏Meaning
Agile, Alert
Reading
onyomiびんbin
Parts
毎Every 攵Strike
Example Word
敏感: sensitive. The Japanese adjectival noun '敏感 (びんかん)' means 'sensitive'. It is used to describe someone or something that is highly responsive to stimuli, emotions, or changes. This word can be applied to physical sensitivity (e.g., skin, senses) or emotional sensitivity (e.g., reacting strongly to criticism or subtle changes). For example: She is sensitive to cold「彼女は寒さに敏感です」(かのじょはさむさにびんかんです). The device is sensitive to slight movements「その装置はわずかな動きに敏感です」(そのそうちはわずかなうごきにびんかんです). Note that '敏感' can also imply being perceptive or alert, depending on the context.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1384
Handwriting
kanji
敢Meaning
Daring
Reading
kunyomiあa
onyomiかんkan
Parts
丅Down (下)耳Ear 攵Strike
Example Word
勇敢: brave. The Japanese adjectival noun '勇敢 (ゆうかん)' means 'brave'. It is used to describe someone who shows courage and fearlessness in the face of danger or difficulty. This word is often used to praise someone's actions or character. For example: He is a brave soldier「彼は勇敢な兵士です」(かれはゆうかんなへいしです). She faced the challenge bravely「彼女は勇敢にその挑戦に立ち向かった」(かのじょはゆうかんにそのちょうせんにたちむかった). The word can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as describing a brave decision「勇敢な決断」(ゆうかんなけつだん).
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1478
Handwriting