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kanji
対Meaning
Against
Reading
onyomiたいtai
Parts
寸Measurement 文Sentence
Example Word
対象: target or subject. The Japanese noun '対象 (たいしょう)' can mean 'target' or 'subject', depending on the context. When used as 'target', it refers to something or someone that is the focus of an action, such as in marketing or research. For example: the target of this campaign is young people「このキャンペーンの対象は若者です」(このキャンペーンのたいしょうはわかものです). When used as 'subject', it refers to the main topic or theme of discussion or study. For example: the subject of today's lecture is Japanese history「今日の講義の対象は日本の歴史です」(きょうのこうぎのたいしょうはにほんのれきしです). The word is versatile and can be used in various fields, including business, education, and research.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
148
Handwriting
kanji
寺Meaning
Temple
Reading
kunyomiてらtera
onyomiじji
Parts
土Soil 寸Measurement
Example Word
寺院: temple. The Japanese noun '寺院 (じいん)' refers to a 'temple', specifically a Buddhist temple. This term is used to describe a place of worship and practice for Buddhists, often characterized by its architecture, statues, and religious activities. For example: I visited a famous temple「有名な寺院を訪れました」(ゆうめいなじいんをおとずれました). The temple is very old「その寺院はとても古いです」(そのじいんはとてもふるいです). It's important to note that '寺院' is distinct from '神社 (じんじゃ)', which refers to Shinto shrines.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
408
Handwriting
kanji
将Meaning
Leader, Commander
Reading
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
丬 寽
Example Word
将校: officer. The Japanese noun '将校 (しょうこう)' refers to a military officer, typically in the context of the army or navy. It is used to describe someone who holds a commissioned rank in the armed forces. For example: He is a high-ranking officer「彼は高位の将校です」(かれはこういのしょうこうです). The officer gave the command「将校が命令を出した」(しょうこうがめいれいをだした). This term is specific to military contexts and does not apply to civilian or police officers.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
486
Handwriting
kanji
寸Meaning
Measurement
Reading
onyomiすんsun
Parts
亅Barb 丶Dot 一One
Example Word
一寸: a bit. The Japanese adverb '一寸 (ちょっと)' means 'a bit' or 'a little'. It is commonly used to indicate a small amount, degree, or extent of something. It can also be used to soften requests or statements, making them sound more polite or less direct. For example: Can you wait a bit?「ちょっと待ってくれますか?」(ちょっとまってくれますか?). I'm a bit busy「ちょっと忙しいです」(ちょっといそがしいです). Additionally, 'ちょっと' can be used to express hesitation or difficulty in answering a question, as in 'ちょっと難しいです (ちょっとむずかしいです) (It's a bit difficult).'
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
700
Handwriting
kanji
尊Meaning
Respect, Revered
Reading
kunyomiたっとtatto
とうとtouto
onyomiそんson
Parts
寸Measurement 酋
Example Word
尊: honorific. The Japanese suffix '尊 (みこと)' is an honorific used to show deep respect, often attached to the names of deities, emperors, or other highly revered figures. It conveys a sense of sacredness or divinity. For example: the sun goddess Amaterasu is referred to as '天照大御神 (あまてらすおおみかみ)', where '大御神 (おおみかみ)' includes the honorific '御 (み)' and '神 (かみ)' meaning 'god'. Another example is the historical figure Prince Shōtoku, who is often called '聖徳太子 (しょうとくたいし)', but in more reverent contexts, '聖徳太子尊 (しょうとくたいしみこと)' might be used. This suffix is rarely used in modern everyday language and is mostly found in historical, religious, or literary contexts.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
788
Handwriting
kanji
尋Meaning
Inquire
Reading
kunyomiひろhiro
たずtazu
onyomiじんjin
Parts
口Mouth 寸Measurement 工Construction ヨ
Example Word
尋ねる: inquire or ask. The Japanese verb '尋ねる (たずねる)' primarily means 'to ask' or 'to inquire'. It is used when someone is seeking information or clarification about something. This verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often carries a slightly more formal or polite nuance compared to '聞く (きく)', which also means 'to ask'. For example: I asked the teacher a question「先生に質問を尋ねた」(せんせいにしつもんをたずねた). He inquired about the meeting time「彼は会議の時間を尋ねた」(かれはかいぎのじかんをたずねた). Additionally, '尋ねる' can also mean 'to visit' or 'to call on someone', though this usage is less common and typically more formal. For example: She visited her friend's house「彼女は友達の家を尋ねた」(かのじょはともだちのいえをたずねた).
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
868
Handwriting
kanji
射Meaning
Shoot
Reading
kunyomiさsa
うu
いi
onyomiしゃsha
Parts
身Body, Self 寸Measurement
Example Word
放射: radiation. The Japanese noun '放射 (ほうしゃ)' refers to 'radiation'. This term is commonly used in scientific, medical, and environmental contexts to describe the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization. For example: radiation therapy「放射線治療」(ほうしゃせんちりょう). The radiation level is high「放射線レベルが高い」(ほうしゃせんレベルがたかい). It's important to note that this word is often used in compound terms, such as '放射線 (ほうしゃせん)' (radiation rays) or '放射能 (ほうしゃのう)' (radioactivity).
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
914
Handwriting
kanji
導Meaning
Lead, Guide
Reading
kunyomiみちびmichibi
onyomiどうdou
Parts
道Way 寸Measurement
Example Word
指導: guidance. The Japanese verbal noun '指導 (しどう)' means 'guidance' or 'instruction'. It refers to the act of teaching, directing, or leading someone, often in a formal or professional context. This word is commonly used in educational, coaching, or managerial settings. For example: The teacher provided guidance to the students「先生は生徒に指導をした」(せんせいはせいとにしどうをした). The coach's instruction improved the team's performance「コーチの指導でチームの成績が上がった」(コーチのしどうでチームのせいせきがあがった). It can also imply mentorship or leadership, as in '彼は新しい社員の指導を担当している (かれはあたらしいしゃいんのしどうをたんとうしている) (He is in charge of mentoring new employees).'
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1097
Handwriting
kanji
専Meaning
Exclusive, Specialty
Reading
kunyomiもっぱmoppa
onyomiせんsen
Parts
叀 寸Measurement
Example Word
専門: specialty. The Japanese noun '専門 (せんもん)' means 'specialty' or 'field of expertise'. It refers to a specific area of knowledge, study, or professional focus. This word is often used in academic, professional, or technical contexts to describe someone's area of specialization. For example: His specialty is Japanese history「彼の専門は日本史です」(かれのせんもんはにほんしです). I want to study computer science as my specialty「私の専門としてコンピュータサイエンスを勉強したいです」(わたしのせんもんとしてコンピュータサイエンスをべんきょうしたいです). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '専門家 (せんもんか)' (specialist) or '専門学校 (せんもんがっこう)' (vocational school).
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1132
Handwriting
kanji
封Meaning
Seal
Reading
onyomiほうhou
ふうfuu
Parts
圭 寸Measurement
Example Word
封: seal. The Japanese noun '封 (ふう)' primarily means 'seal'. It refers to the act of sealing something, such as a letter or a package, to ensure it remains closed and secure. This word is often used in contexts involving envelopes, packages, or any item that requires sealing. For example: Please seal the letter「手紙を封じてください」(てがみをふうじてください). The package is sealed「その荷物は封がされている」(そのにもつはふうがされている). Additionally, '封' can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of closing off or restricting something, such as information or a place.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1176
Handwriting
kanji
寿Meaning
Longevity, Congratulations
Reading
kunyomiことぶきkotobuki
onyomiすsu
じゅju
Parts
三Three 丿Katakana no 寸Measurement
Example Word
寿命: lifespan. The Japanese noun '寿命 (じゅみょう)' refers to the length of time that a living being, object, or system is expected to live or function. It is commonly used in contexts discussing the natural life expectancy of humans, animals, or even the durability of machines and technology. For example: The lifespan of a cat is about 15 years「猫の寿命は約15年です」(ねこのじゅみょうはやく15ねんです). This smartphone has a short lifespan「このスマートフォンは寿命が短い」(このスマートフォンはじゅみょうがみじかい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the 'life' of non-living things, such as the lifespan of a product or trend.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
7JLPT
UnknownGrade
8Frequency
1414
Handwriting