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kanji
車Meaning
Car
Reading
kunyomiくるまkuruma
onyomiしゃsha
Parts
二Two 申Report
Example Word
車輪: wheel. The Japanese noun '車輪 (しゃりん)' means 'wheel'. It refers to the circular component that rotates on an axle and is used in vehicles, machinery, or other objects to enable movement. This word is commonly used in contexts related to transportation, mechanics, or everyday objects. For example: The wheel of the car is broken「車の車輪が壊れている」(くるまのしゃりんがこわれている). The bicycle has two wheels「自転車には車輪が二つある」(じてんしゃにはしゃりんがふたつある). Note that '車輪' is a compound word combining '車' (vehicle) and '輪' (ring/circle), emphasizing its connection to vehicles and circular motion.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
190
Handwriting
kanji
軍Meaning
Army
Reading
kunyomiいくさikusa
onyomiぐんgun
Parts
冖Crown 車Car
Example Word
軍: army. The Japanese noun '軍 (ぐん)' refers to an 'army' or 'military force'. It is commonly used to describe organized groups of soldiers or armed forces, often in the context of warfare or national defense. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe large groups or forces in non-military contexts. For example: The army is strong「その軍は強い」(そのぐんはつよい). He joined the army「彼は軍に入った」(かれはぐんにはいった). In historical or literary contexts, it may also refer to specific military units or factions.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
328
Handwriting
kanji
軽Meaning
Lightly
Reading
kunyomiかるkaru
かろkaro
onyomiけいkei
Parts
車Car 圣Holy
Example Word
軽: lightness. The Japanese noun '軽 (けい)' primarily refers to 'lightness' in terms of weight or seriousness. It can describe physical objects that are not heavy, as well as abstract concepts like a light mood or a minor issue. For example: This bag is light「このバッグは軽だ」(このバッグはけいだ). He has a light personality「彼は軽な性格だ」(かれはけいなせいかくだ). Note that '軽' is often used in compound words to convey the idea of lightness or ease, such as '軽食 (けいしょく)' meaning 'light meal'.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
593
Handwriting
kanji
転Meaning
Revolve
Reading
kunyomiころkoro
onyomiてんten
Parts
車Car 云Say
Example Word
転がす: roll. The Japanese verb '転がす (ころがす)' means 'to roll' something, typically an object. It implies causing an object to move by turning it over and over. This verb is often used for physical objects like balls, barrels, or stones. For example: He rolled the ball「彼はボールを転がした」(かれはボールをころがした). The child rolled the toy car「子供はおもちゃの車を転がした」(こどもはおもちゃのくるまをころがした). Additionally, '転がす' can sometimes be used metaphorically, such as in the phrase 'to roll out a plan' (計画を転がす, けいかくをころがす), though this usage is less common.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
625
Handwriting
kanji
軒Meaning
Eaves, House counter
Reading
kunyomiのきnoki
onyomiけんken
Parts
車Car 干Dry
Example Word
軒: counter. The Japanese suffix '軒 (けん)' is a counter used specifically for counting houses, buildings, or establishments. It is commonly used in contexts where you need to specify the number of houses, shops, or similar structures. For example: there are three houses「家が三軒ある」(いえがさんけんある). I visited five coffee shops「五軒のコーヒーショップを訪れた」(ごけんのコーヒーショップをおとずれた). This counter is essential in everyday conversation when discussing locations or properties.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
785
Handwriting
kanji
輪Meaning
Wheel, Ring
Reading
kunyomiわwa
onyomiりんrin
Parts
車Car 侖
Example Word
指輪: ring. The Japanese noun '指輪 (ゆびわ)' means 'ring', specifically referring to a piece of jewelry worn on the finger. This word is commonly used to describe engagement rings, wedding rings, or decorative rings. For example: She received a beautiful ring「彼女は美しい指輪をもらった」(かのじょはうつくしいゆびわをもらった). I lost my ring「指輪をなくした」(ゆびわをなくした). The word is often associated with romantic or ceremonial contexts, but it can also refer to any type of finger ring.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
827
Handwriting
kanji
輩Meaning
Fellow, Comrade
Reading
onyomiはいhai
Parts
非Mistake, Negative 車Car
Example Word
後輩: junior. The Japanese noun '後輩 (こうはい)' refers to someone who is junior to you, typically in a school, workplace, or organization. This term is often used to describe someone who joined after you or is younger in age or experience. It carries a sense of hierarchy and is commonly used in contexts where seniority matters. For example: My junior is very hardworking「私の後輩はとても頑張り屋です」(わたしのこうはいはとてもがんばりやです). I often help my juniors with their work「私はよく後輩の仕事を手伝います」(わたしはよくこうはいのしごとをてつだいます). The term is neutral and does not inherently imply a positive or negative relationship, but it emphasizes the hierarchical structure common in Japanese society.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1026
Handwriting
kanji
載Meaning
Load, Publish
Reading
kunyomiのno
onyomiさいsai
Parts
車Car
Example Word
載せる: load or publish. The Japanese verb '載せる (のせる)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to load' or 'to place something on top of something else'. For example: I loaded the boxes onto the truck「箱をトラックに載せた」(はこをトラックにのせた). The second meaning is 'to publish' or 'to include something in a publication'. For example: The article was published in the newspaper「その記事は新聞に載せられた」(そのきじはしんぶんにのせられた). The verb can also be used metaphorically, such as when someone's name is included in a list or when information is shared publicly. For example: Her name was listed on the website「彼女の名前がウェブサイトに載せられた」(かのじょのなまえがウェブサイトにのせられた).
Radical
車
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1071
Handwriting
kanji
輝Meaning
Radiance, Shine brilliantly
Reading
kunyomiかがやkagaya
onyomiきki
Parts
光Light 軍Army
Example Word
輝く: shine. The Japanese verb '輝く (かがやく)' means 'to shine' or 'to sparkle'. It is often used to describe something that emits light or has a radiant appearance, such as stars, jewels, or even a person's eyes. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who stands out due to their talent, success, or positive qualities. Example sentences: The stars shine brightly in the night sky「夜空に星が輝く」(よぞらにほしがかがやく). Her smile sparkles with joy「彼女の笑顔は喜びで輝いている」(かのじょのえがおはよろこびでかがやいている). The athlete shone in the competition「その選手は競技で輝いた」(そのせんしゅはきょうぎでかがやいた).
Radical
車
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1082
Handwriting
kanji
較Meaning
Compare, Contrast
Reading
onyomiこうkou
かくkaku
Parts
車Car 交Mix
Example Word
比較的: relatively. The Japanese adverb '比較的 (ひかくてき)' means 'relatively'. It is used to indicate that something is being compared to a standard or norm, suggesting that it is somewhat or moderately so in relation to that standard. It often carries a nuance of being more than expected or more than average, but not extremely so. For example: This problem is relatively easy「この問題は比較的簡単だ」(このもんだいはひかくてきかんたんだ). The weather today is relatively warm「今日の天気は比較的暖かい」(きょうのてんきはひかくてきあたたかい). It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1216
Handwriting
kanji
輸Meaning
Transport
Reading
onyomiゆyu
Parts
車Car 俞
Example Word
輸送: transport. The Japanese verbal noun '輸送 (ゆそう)' means 'transport'. It refers to the act of moving goods, people, or materials from one place to another, often over a distance. This term is commonly used in contexts related to logistics, shipping, and transportation industries. For example: The transport of goods was delayed「輸送が遅れた」(ゆそうがおくれた). Efficient transport is essential for the economy「効率的な輸送は経済に不可欠だ」(こうりつてきなゆそうはけいざいにふかけつだ). Note that '輸送' is often used in formal or technical contexts, and it can be combined with other words to specify the type of transport, such as '海上輸送 (かいじょうゆそう)' (maritime transport) or '航空輸送 (こうくうゆそう)' (air transport).
Radical
車
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1724
Handwriting
kanji
軸Meaning
Axle, Axis
Reading
onyomiじくjiku
Parts
車Car 由Reason
Example Word
軸: axis or shaft. The Japanese noun '軸 (じく)' primarily means 'axis' or 'shaft'. As 'axis', it refers to a central line around which something rotates or is symmetrically arranged, such as the Earth's axis「地球の軸」(ちきゅうのじく). As 'shaft', it refers to a long, cylindrical object, often used in machinery or tools, like the shaft of a screwdriver「ドライバーの軸」(ドライバーのじく). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a central or pivotal element in a concept or system, such as the axis of an argument「議論の軸」(ぎろんのじく).
Radical
車
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1883
Handwriting
kanji
軟Meaning
Soft
Reading
kunyomiやわyawa
onyomiなんnan
Parts
車Car 欠Lack
Example Word
軟らかい: soft. The Japanese adjective '軟らかい (やわらかい)' means 'soft'. It is used to describe something that is physically soft to the touch, such as a pillow, fabric, or food. It can also describe something that is gentle or flexible in nature, such as a person's attitude or a material's texture. For example: This bread is soft「このパンは軟らかい」(このパンはやわらかい). His response was soft「彼の返事は軟らかかった」(かれのへんじはやわらかかった). Note that this word is often used in contrast to '硬い (かたい)' (hard).
Radical
車
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
9Frequency
1897
Handwriting
kanji
軌Meaning
Track, Rut
Reading
onyomiきki
Parts
車Car 九Nine
Example Word
軌道: track or orbit. The Japanese noun '軌道 (きどう)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'orbit', referring to the path an object takes around a celestial body, such as a planet or star. For example: The satellite entered Earth's orbit「衛星は地球の軌道に入った」(えいせいはちきゅうのきどうにはいった). The second meaning is 'track', referring to the physical rails on which trains or trams run. For example: The train derailed from the track「電車が軌道から外れた」(でんしゃがきどうからはずれた). These meanings are distinct and unrelated, hence both are included. The word is commonly used in both scientific and transportation contexts.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1986
Handwriting