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Radical 十 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

Page 1

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Ten

    Reading

    kunyomiとお

    too

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    Parts

    Stick One

    Example Word

    九十: ninety. The Japanese noun '九十 (きゅうじゅう)' means 'ninety'. It is a number used to represent the quantity 90. This word is commonly used in contexts involving counting, age, or numerical values. For example: I am ninety years old「私は九十歳です」(わたしはきゅうじゅうさいです). The temperature is ninety degrees「温度は九十度です」(おんどはきゅうじゅうどです). Note that '九十' is often used in formal or written contexts, while '90' (in numerals) is more common in casual or modern settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    30

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Half

    Reading

    kunyomiなか

    naka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Divide Dry

    Example Word

    半径: radius. The Japanese noun '半径 (はんけい)' means 'radius'. It is used in mathematics and geometry to describe the distance from the center of a circle to its circumference. This term is also used in everyday contexts to describe the range or extent of something circular or spherical. For example: the radius of the circle is 5 meters「円の半径は5メートルです」(えんのはんけいはごメートルです). The explosion affected everything within a 10-kilometer radius「爆発は半径10キロメートル以内に影響を及ぼした」(ばくはつははんけいじゅっキロメートルいないにえいきょうをおよぼした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    228

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Thousand

    Reading

    kunyomi

    chi

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Parts

    Ten 丿Katakana no

    Example Word

    七千: seven thousand. The Japanese noun '七千 (ななせん)' means 'seven thousand'. It is a numerical term used to denote the quantity of 7,000. This word is commonly used in contexts involving counting, measurements, or quantities. For example: The population is seven thousand「人口は七千です」(じんこうはななせんです). The price is seven thousand yen「値段は七千円です」(ねだんはななせんえんです). Note that '七千' is a specific number and is used in formal or written contexts more often than in casual speech.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    261

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    South

    Reading

    kunyomiみなみ

    minami

    onyomiなん

    nan

    Parts

    Ten Enclosure Sheep

    Example Word

    南: south. The Japanese noun '南 (みなみ)' means 'south'. It refers to the cardinal direction and is commonly used in geographical contexts, such as describing locations, directions, or regions. For example: the wind is blowing from the south「南から風が吹いている」(みなみからかぜがふいている). The hotel is located in the south of the city「ホテルは街の南にあります」(ホテルはまちのみなみにあります). This word is straightforward and does not carry additional nuanced meanings beyond its directional sense.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    493

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Extensive, Doctor

    Reading

    onyomiはく

    haku

    ばく

    baku

    Parts

    Ten

    Example Word

    博物: natural history. The Japanese noun '博物 (はくぶつ)' refers to 'natural history', which is the study of organisms and natural objects. This term is often used in contexts related to museums, education, and scientific research. For example: The museum has a natural history exhibit「博物館には博物の展示がある」(はくぶつかんにははくぶつのてんじがある). He studies natural history「彼は博物を研究している」(かれははくぶつをけんきゅうしている). The term can also be associated with collections of natural specimens, such as plants, animals, and minerals.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    521

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Simple, Single

    Reading

    onyomiたん

    tan

    Parts

    Small Day, Sun Ten

    Example Word

    単調: monotonous. The Japanese adjectival noun '単調 (たんちょう)' means 'monotonous'. It is used to describe something that lacks variety, is repetitive, or is unchanging in tone, pattern, or style. This word is often used to describe routines, sounds, or tasks that become boring due to their repetitive nature. For example: The lecture was monotonous「その講義は単調だった」(そのこうぎはたんちょうだった). The sound of the machine is monotonous「その機械の音は単調だ」(そのきかいのおとはたんちょうだ). It can also describe a flat or unvarying tone in speech or music.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    554

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Noon

    Reading

    kunyomiうま

    uma

    onyomi

    go

    Parts

    𠂉Person (人)Ten

    Example Word

    午後: afternoon. The Japanese noun '午後 (ごご)' refers to the time period of the 'afternoon'. It is commonly used to indicate the time of day from around 12:00 PM (noon) until evening, typically around 5:00 PM or 6:00 PM. This word is often used in schedules, appointments, or when specifying time. For example: I have a meeting in the afternoon「午後に会議があります」(ごごにかいぎがあります). Let's meet at 3 PM in the afternoon「午後3時に会いましょう」(ごごさんじにあいましょう). Note that '午後' is often paired with specific times, such as '午後2時 (ごごにじ)' for 2:00 PM.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    753

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Eminent

    Reading

    onyomiたく

    taku

    Parts

    Early, Fast Divination

    Example Word

    電卓: calculator. The Japanese noun '電卓 (でんたく)' refers to a 'calculator', specifically an electronic one. This term is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as in schools, offices, or at home. It is a compound word combining '電' (でん), meaning 'electric', and '卓' (たく), meaning 'desk' or 'table', reflecting its function as a portable electronic device. For example: I bought a new calculator「新しい電卓を買いました」(あたらしいでんたくをかいました). Can I borrow your calculator?「電卓を借りてもいいですか?」(でんたくをかりてもいいですか?). This word is neutral in tone and widely understood in all contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1118

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Graduate

    Reading

    onyomiそつ

    sotsu

    Parts

    Ten Person

    Example Word

    卒業: graduation. The Japanese verbal noun '卒業 (そつぎょう)' means 'graduation'. It refers to the act of completing a course of study, typically from a school or university. This word is commonly used in contexts related to education, such as graduating from high school or university. For example: I graduated from university last year「私は去年大学を卒業しました」(わたしはきょねんだいがくをそつぎょうしました). She will graduate from high school next spring「彼女は来春高校を卒業します」(かのじょはらいしゅんこうこうをそつぎょうします). Additionally, '卒業' can sometimes be used metaphorically to indicate moving on from a phase or stage in life, such as '卒業する' meaning 'to graduate from' a particular habit or mindset.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1191

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Mean, Lowly

    Reading

    kunyomiいや

    iya

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    White 丿Katakana no Ten

    Example Word

    卑しい: vulgar or greedy. The Japanese adjective '卑しい (いやしい)' can mean 'greedy' or 'vulgar'. When used to mean 'greedy', it describes someone who is excessively desirous of wealth or possessions. For example: He is greedy for money「彼は金に卑しい」(かれはかねにいやしい). When used to mean 'vulgar', it describes something or someone that is lacking in refinement or good taste. For example: Her manners are vulgar「彼女のマナーは卑しい」(かのじょのマナーはいやしい). The word carries a negative connotation and is often used to criticize someone's behavior or character.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1213

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Cooperate

    Reading

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    Parts

    Ten

    Example Word

    農協: agricultural cooperative. The Japanese noun '農協 (のうきょう)' refers to an 'agricultural cooperative', which is an organization formed by farmers to collectively manage the production, distribution, and sale of agricultural products. These cooperatives play a significant role in Japan's agricultural sector, providing services such as purchasing supplies, marketing produce, and offering financial services to their members. Example sentences: The agricultural cooperative supports local farmers「農協は地元の農家を支援しています」(のうきょうはじもとののうかをしえんしています). I bought rice from the agricultural cooperative「農協から米を買いました」(のうきょうからこめをかいました).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1354

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Sho, Measuring box

    Reading

    kunyomiます

    masu

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Ten Twenty

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1809

    Handwriting