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kanji
酒Meaning
Alcohol, Sake
Reading
kunyomiさかsaka
さけsake
onyomiしゅshu
Parts
氵Water (水)酉Bird of the zodiac
Example Word
禁酒: abstinence. The Japanese verbal noun '禁酒 (きんしゅ)' refers to the act of abstaining from alcohol. It is often used in contexts where someone is avoiding alcohol for health, religious, or personal reasons. For example: He decided to practice abstinence from alcohol「彼は禁酒を決意した」(かれはきんしゅをけついした). During the month, I will abstain from drinking「今月は禁酒します」(こんげつはきんしゅします). The term can also be used in medical or recovery contexts, such as when someone is advised to stop drinking for health reasons.
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
333
Handwriting
kanji
配Meaning
Distribute
Reading
kunyomiくばkuba
onyomiはいhai
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 己Oneself
Example Word
配分: distribution. The Japanese noun '配分 (はいぶん)' refers to the act or process of distributing or allocating something, such as resources, tasks, or shares. It is often used in contexts involving the fair or strategic division of items among people or groups. For example: The distribution of food was fair「食料の配分は公平だった」(しょくりょうのはいぶんはこうへいだった). We need to discuss the allocation of tasks「タスクの配分について話し合う必要がある」(タスクのはいぶんについてはなしあうひつようがある). This term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings, particularly in discussions about resource management or planning.
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
368
Handwriting
kanji
酔Meaning
Drunk
Reading
kunyomiよyo
onyomiすいsui
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 卆
Example Word
酔う: drunk. The Japanese verb '酔う (よう)' primarily means 'to get drunk' or 'to be intoxicated'. It is commonly used to describe the state of being under the influence of alcohol. However, it can also be used in a broader sense to describe feeling dizzy or nauseous, such as from motion sickness. For example: I got drunk at the party「パーティーで酔った」(ぱーてぃーでようった). She gets carsick easily「彼女はすぐに酔う」(かのじょはすぐによう). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe being captivated or enchanted by something, though this usage is less common.
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
829
Handwriting
kanji
酷Meaning
Cruel, Severe
Reading
kunyomiひどhido
onyomiこくkoku
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 告Announce
Example Word
酷い: terrible. The Japanese adjective '酷い (ひどい)' primarily means 'terrible' or 'awful'. It is used to describe something that is extremely bad, severe, or harsh. This word can be applied to situations, actions, or even weather conditions. For example: The weather is terrible today「今日の天気は酷い」(きょうのてんきはひどい). He said something terrible「彼は酷いことを言った」(かれはひどいことをいった). Additionally, '酷い' can also imply a sense of cruelty or unfairness, as in 'That was a cruel joke'「それは酷い冗談だった」(それはひどいじょうだんだった). The nuance of this word often conveys a strong negative emotion, so it is typically used in contexts where something is notably bad or distressing.
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1380
Handwriting
kanji
醜Meaning
Ugly
Reading
kunyomiみにくminiku
しこshiko
onyomiしゅうshuu
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 鬼Demon, Ogre
Example Word
醜い: ugly. The Japanese adjective '醜い (みにくい)' means 'ugly'. It is used to describe something or someone that is unattractive in appearance or behavior. This word can also be used metaphorically to describe actions or situations that are morally reprehensible or disgraceful. For example: That painting is ugly「その絵は醜い」(そのえはみにくい). His actions were ugly「彼の行動は醜かった」(かれのこうどうはみにくかった). It's important to note that this adjective can carry a strong negative connotation, so it should be used with caution.
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1406
Handwriting
kanji
酸Meaning
Bitter, Acid
Reading
kunyomiすsu
onyomiさんsan
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 夋
Example Word
酸素: oxygen. The Japanese noun '酸素 (さんそ)' means 'oxygen'. It refers to the chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8, which is essential for life and combustion. This word is commonly used in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts. For example: Oxygen is necessary for life「酸素は生命に必要です」(さんそはせいめいにひつようです). Plants produce oxygen「植物は酸素を生産します」(しょくぶつはさんそをせいさんします). The word is also used in compounds like '酸素マスク (さんそマスク)' (oxygen mask) or '酸素ボンベ (さんそボンベ)' (oxygen tank).
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1586
Handwriting
kanji
酬Meaning
Reward, Repay
Reading
kunyomiむくmuku
onyomiしゅshu
とうtou
しゅうshuu
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 州State
Example Word
報酬: reward or compensation. The Japanese noun '報酬 (ほうしゅう)' refers to a reward or compensation given in return for services, work, or effort. It is commonly used in professional or contractual contexts to describe payment, bonuses, or other forms of remuneration. For example: The company paid a generous reward for his hard work「会社は彼の努力に対して寛大な報酬を支払った」(かいしゃはかれのどりょくにたいしてかんだいなほうしゅうをしはらった). The compensation for the project was fair「そのプロジェクトの報酬は公平だった」(そのプロジェクトのほうしゅうはこうへいだった). Note that '報酬' often implies a formal or agreed-upon exchange, distinguishing it from casual gifts or tips.
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1878
Handwriting
kanji
酢Meaning
Vinegar
Reading
kunyomiすsu
onyomiさくsaku
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 乍
Example Word
酢: vinegar. The Japanese noun '酢 (す)' means 'vinegar'. It refers to the sour liquid made through fermentation, commonly used in cooking, seasoning, or preserving food. In Japanese cuisine, vinegar is a key ingredient in dishes like sushi rice, salads, and pickles. Example sentences: I added vinegar to the salad「サラダに酢を入れました」(サラダにすをいれました). This vinegar is very sour「この酢はとても酸っぱいです」(このすはとてもすっぱいです). Vinegar is also used in traditional Japanese remedies and cleaning due to its antibacterial properties.
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
2025
Handwriting
kanji
酵Meaning
Ferment, Fermentation
Reading
onyomiこうkou
Parts
酉Bird of the zodiac 孝Filial piety
Example Word
酵素: enzyme. The Japanese noun '酵素 (こうそ)' refers to 'enzyme', which is a protein that acts as a catalyst in biochemical reactions. Enzymes are essential for various biological processes, such as digestion and metabolism. For example: enzymes help break down food「酵素は食べ物を分解するのを助けます」(こうそはたべものをぶんかいするのをたすけます). This product contains digestive enzymes「この製品には消化酵素が含まれています」(このせいひんにはしょうかこうそがふくまれています). The term is commonly used in scientific, medical, and everyday contexts related to health and biology.
Radical
酉
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
2102
Handwriting