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kanji
理Meaning
Reason
Reading
onyomiりri
Parts
王King 里Hometown
Example Word
整理: organize or sort. The Japanese verbal noun '整理 (せいり)' primarily means 'organize' or 'sort'. It refers to the act of arranging things systematically, tidying up, or putting things in order. This word is often used in contexts like organizing physical items, sorting out information, or even resolving situations. For example: I need to organize my desk「机を整理しなければならない」(つくえをせいりしなければならない). Let's sort out the documents「書類を整理しましょう」(しょるいをせいりしましょう). It can also be used metaphorically, such as organizing thoughts or resolving conflicts.
Radical
玉
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
88
Handwriting
kanji
現Meaning
Appear, Current
Reading
kunyomiあらわarawa
onyomiげんgen
Parts
王King 見See
Example Word
表現: expression. The Japanese verbal noun '表現 (ひょうげん)' means 'expression'. It refers to the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas through words, art, gestures, or other forms of communication. It is commonly used in contexts related to language, art, and emotions. For example: Her expression in the painting is beautiful「彼女の絵の中の表現は美しい」(かのじょのえのなかのひょうげんはうつくしい). I struggled to find the right words to express my feelings「気持ちを表現する適切な言葉を見つけるのに苦労した」(きもちをひょうげんするてきせつなことばをみつけるのにくろうした). Note that '表現' can also refer to artistic or creative expression, as well as linguistic expression.
Radical
玉
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
131
Handwriting
kanji
王Meaning
King
Reading
onyomiおうou
Parts
一One 土Soil
Example Word
大王: king. The Japanese noun '大王 (だいおう)' means 'king' or 'great king'. It is a term used to refer to a powerful monarch or ruler, often with a sense of grandeur or historical significance. This word is typically used in historical or literary contexts to describe legendary or influential kings. For example: The great king ruled the land「大王はその地を治めた」(だいおうはそのちをおさめた). The king of the ancient kingdom「古代王国の大王」(こだいおうこくのだいおう). The term carries a connotation of majesty and authority, and is less commonly used in modern everyday language.
Radical
玉
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
1Frequency
363
Handwriting
kanji
玉Meaning
Ball, Jewel
Reading
kunyomiたまtama
onyomiぎょくgyoku
Parts
王King 丶Dot
Example Word
玉: ball or jewel. The Japanese noun '玉 (たま)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'ball', referring to a spherical object, such as a sports ball or a decorative sphere. For example: The child is playing with a ball「子供が玉で遊んでいる」(こどもがたまであそんでいる). The second meaning is 'jewel', referring to a precious stone or gem. For example: She wore a beautiful jewel「彼女は美しい玉を身につけていた」(かのじょはうつくしいたまをみにつけていた). The context in which '玉' is used will determine whether it refers to a ball or a jewel. It is important to note that '玉' can also be used metaphorically to describe something valuable or precious, similar to how 'jewel' is used in English.
Radical
玉
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
1Frequency
571
Handwriting
kanji
珍Meaning
Precious, Rare
Reading
kunyomiめずらmezura
onyomiちんchin
Example Word
珍しい: rare. The Japanese adjective '珍しい (めずらしい)' means 'rare' or 'unusual'. It is used to describe something that is uncommon, not often seen, or out of the ordinary. This word can be applied to objects, events, or situations. For example: This is a rare flower「これは珍しい花です」(これはめずらしいはなです). It's rare to see him smile「彼が笑うのは珍しい」(かれがわらうのはめずらしい). The word can also carry a nuance of something being interesting or noteworthy due to its rarity. It is often used in a positive or neutral context, but can sometimes imply something is strange or unexpected.
Radical
玉
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
917
Handwriting
kanji
球Meaning
Ball
Reading
kunyomiたまtama
onyomiきゅうkyuu
Parts
王King 求Request, Seek
Example Word
電球: bulb. The Japanese noun '電球 (でんきゅう)' refers to an electric light bulb, which is a device that produces light from electricity. This term is commonly used in everyday contexts when discussing lighting, fixtures, or household items. For example: The bulb is broken「電球が壊れている」(でんきゅうがこわれている). I need to replace the bulb「電球を交換する必要がある」(でんきゅうをこうかんするひつようがある). The word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Radical
玉
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
1093
Handwriting
kanji
環Meaning
Ring, Surround
Reading
onyomiかんkan
Parts
王King 睘
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
玉
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1416
Handwriting