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Radical 尸 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Shop, Roof

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomiおく

    oku

    Parts

    Corpse Arrive, Climax

    Example Word

    問屋: wholesaler. The Japanese noun '問屋 (とんや)' refers to a 'wholesaler', which is a business that sells goods in large quantities to retailers rather than directly to consumers. This term is often used in the context of traditional Japanese commerce, where wholesalers play a crucial role in the distribution chain. For example: The wholesaler delivered the goods「問屋が商品を届けた」(とんやがしょうひんをとどけた). We bought these items from a wholesaler「これらの商品を問屋から買いました」(これらのしょうひんをとんやからかいました). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who deals with a large quantity of something, such as information or tasks.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    49

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Reside, Be

    Reading

    kunyomi

    i

    onyomiきょ

    kyo

    Parts

    Corpse Old

    Example Word

    居る: exist. The Japanese verb '居る (いる)' means 'to exist' or 'to be present' and is primarily used for living things, such as people or animals. It is often used to indicate the presence or existence of someone or something animate. For example: There is a cat here「ここに猫が居る」(ここにねこがいる). My friend is at home「友達が家に居る」(ともだちがいえにいる). Note that '居る' is written in hiragana as 'いる' in modern usage, and it is distinct from 'ある', which is used for inanimate objects. This verb is also commonly used in the progressive tense to indicate ongoing actions, such as '食べている (たべている)' (is eating).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    51

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    End, Tail

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    po

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Corpse Fur

    Example Word

    尾: tail. The Japanese noun '尾 (お)' means 'tail'. This word is used to refer to the tail of an animal, such as a cat, dog, or bird. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the end or trailing part of something. For example: the cat's tail is long「猫の尾は長い」(ねこのおはながい). The comet has a bright tail「彗星は明るい尾を持っている」(すいせいはあかるいおをもっている). In some contexts, it can also refer to the tail end of a story or event, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    609

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Bureau

    Reading

    kunyomiつぼね

    tsubone

    onyomiきょく

    kyoku

    Parts

    Corpse Phrase, Paragraph

    Example Word

    薬局: pharmacy. The Japanese noun '薬局 (やっきょく)' refers to a 'pharmacy' or 'drugstore', a place where medicines are dispensed and sold. It is commonly used to describe a store or facility where you can purchase prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as health-related products. For example: I bought medicine at the pharmacy「薬局で薬を買いました」(やっきょくでくすりをかいました). The pharmacy is closed today「薬局は今日閉まっています」(やっきょくはきょうしまっています). In Japan, 薬局 often also provides consultation services related to medications.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    734

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Layer

    Reading

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    Corpse Formerly

    Example Word

    層: layer. The Japanese noun '層 (そう)' primarily means 'layer'. It is used to describe a stratum or level of material, such as in geology or construction. For example: the earth's crust has many layers「地殻には多くの層がある」(ちかくにはおおくのそうがある). It can also be used metaphorically to describe social strata or levels within a hierarchy. For example: the upper class is a small layer of society「上流階級は社会の小さな層だ」(じょうりゅうかいきゅうはしゃかいのちいさなそうだ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    850

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Crouch, Yield

    Reading

    kunyomiかが

    kaga

    onyomiくつ

    kutsu

    Parts

    Corpse Exit

    Example Word

    退屈: boredom. The Japanese verbal noun '退屈 (たいくつ)' means 'boredom'. It describes the state of being bored or feeling uninterested in one's current activity or situation. It can also be used to describe something that is dull or uninteresting. For example: I feel bored「退屈です」(たいくつです). This movie is boring「この映画は退屈だ」(このえいがはたいくつだ). The word can also function as a verb when combined with 'する', as in '退屈する (たいくつする)', meaning 'to feel bored'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    878

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expand

    Reading

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    Corpse Twenty (廿)

    Example Word

    展: exhibition. The Japanese suffix '展 (てん)' is commonly used to denote an exhibition or display. It is often attached to nouns to indicate that the event or place is related to showcasing something, such as art, products, or collections. For example: art exhibition「美術展」(びじゅつてん). This suffix is frequently used in formal contexts and is a key part of many event names. Another example: photography exhibition「写真展」(しゃしんてん). The suffix '展' is versatile and can be used in various contexts, but it always retains its core meaning of an exhibition or display.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    976

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Exhaust

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiじん

    jin

    Parts

    Foot

    Example Word

    尽きる: end or runout. The Japanese verb '尽きる (つきる)' means 'to run out' or 'to come to an end'. It is used to describe the exhaustion or depletion of something, such as resources, time, or patience. It can also imply reaching the limit of something. For example: the food ran out「食べ物が尽きた」(たべものがつきた). My patience has run out「私の忍耐が尽きた」(わたしのにんたいがつきた). This word often carries a sense of finality or inevitability, and it is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    989

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Foot

    Reading

    onyomiしゃく

    shaku

    Parts

    Corpse

    Example Word

    尺: length. The Japanese suffix '尺 (しゃく)' refers to a traditional unit of length, approximately equivalent to 30.3 centimeters. It is derived from the Chinese 'chi' and was historically used in Japan for measuring cloth, paper, and other materials. While it is less commonly used in modern times, it may still appear in traditional contexts or specific industries. For example: this cloth is two shaku long「この布は二尺です」(このぬのはにしゃくです). The room is ten shaku wide「この部屋は十尺の広さです」(このへやはじゅっしゃくのひろさです). Note that '尺' can also appear in compound words, such as '巻尺 (まきじゃく)' (measuring tape).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1027

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Report, Deliver

    Reading

    kunyomiとど

    todo

    Parts

    Corpse Reason

    Example Word

    届け: delivery. The Japanese noun '届け (とどける)' refers to the act of delivering or submitting something, often used in contexts like delivering a package or submitting a formal document. It can also imply the completion of a delivery process. For example: I received the delivery「届けを受け取りました」(とどけをうけとりました). Please submit the application form「申請書を届けてください」(しんせいしょをとどけてください). This word is commonly used in both everyday and formal situations, emphasizing the action of bringing something to its intended recipient or destination.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1154

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Belong

    Reading

    onyomiぞく

    zoku

    Parts

    Corpse

    Example Word

    所属: affiliation. The Japanese verbal noun '所属 (しょぞく)' refers to the state of belonging to or being affiliated with a group, organization, or institution. It is commonly used in contexts such as workplaces, schools, clubs, or any formal group. For example: He has an affiliation with a famous university「彼は有名な大学に所属している」(かれはゆうめいなだいがくにしょぞくしている). She belongs to the marketing department「彼女はマーケティング部門に所属している」(かのじょはマーケティングぶもんにしょぞくしている). The word emphasizes the formal or official nature of the relationship between the individual and the group.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1180

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Butt, Buttocks

    Reading

    kunyomiしり

    shiri

    Parts

    Corpse Nine

    Example Word

    尻: buttocks. The Japanese noun '尻 (しり)' primarily refers to the 'buttocks' or 'rear end'. It is a common and straightforward term used in everyday language. However, it can also carry additional meanings depending on the context, such as the 'bottom' or 'end' of something (e.g., the end of a road or a piece of clothing). For example: He fell on his buttocks「彼は尻をついた」(かれはしりをついた). The bottom of the box is broken「箱の尻が壊れている」(はこのしりがこわれている). While the word is not inherently vulgar, it is best used in informal or casual settings. In formal contexts, alternative terms like '臀部 (でんぶ)' might be more appropriate.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1208

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Nun, Priestess

    Reading

    kunyomiあま

    ama

    onyomi

    ni

    Parts

    Corpse Spoon

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1529

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fulfill, Footgear

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Corpse Restore

    Example Word

    履行: fulfillment. The Japanese noun '履行 (りこう)' refers to the act of fulfilling or carrying out a duty, obligation, or promise. It is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe the execution of a contract, agreement, or responsibility. For example: The fulfillment of the contract is required「契約の履行が必要です」(けいやくのりこうがひつようです). He fulfilled his duty「彼は義務を履行した」(かれはぎむをりこうした). The word emphasizes the completion or execution of something that has been agreed upon or is expected.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1537

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    尿

    Meaning

    Urine, Pee

    Reading

    onyomiにょう

    nyou

    Parts

    Corpse Water

    Example Word

    尿: urine. The Japanese noun '尿 (にょう)' refers to 'urine', the liquid waste product excreted by the kidneys and expelled from the body. This term is commonly used in medical, scientific, and everyday contexts. For example: The doctor examined the urine sample「医師は尿のサンプルを調べた」(いしはにょうのサンプルをしらべた). There is blood in the urine「尿に血が混じっている」(にょうにちがまじっている). It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1954

    Handwriting