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    kanji

    Meaning

    Interval, Space

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    あいだ

    aida

    onyomiけん

    ken

    かん

    kan

    Parts

    Day, Sun Gate

    Example Word

    分間: minutes. The Japanese suffix '分間 (ぶんかん)' is used to indicate a duration of time in minutes. It is attached to a number to specify how many minutes something lasts or takes. For example: 10 minutes「10分間」(じゅっぷんかん). I waited for 30 minutes「30分間待った」(さんじゅっぷんかんまった). This suffix is commonly used in everyday conversation to talk about time durations, such as in schedules, cooking times, or waiting periods.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    21

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    Reading

    kunyomiかど

    kado

    onyomiもん

    mon

    Parts

    Stick Barb Day, Sun

    Example Word

    専門家: expert. The Japanese noun '専門家 (せんもんか)' means 'expert'. It refers to a person who has specialized knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field. This term is often used in professional or academic contexts to describe someone who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in their area of expertise. For example: He is an expert in economics「彼は経済の専門家です」(かれはけいざいのせんもんかです). We need to consult an expert「専門家に相談する必要があります」(せんもんかにそうだんするひつようがあります). The word can also imply a level of authority or trustworthiness in the given field.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    176

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Barrier, Related

    Reading

    kunyomiせき

    seki

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Gate Close

    Example Word

    関わる: involve. The Japanese verb '関わる (かかわる)' means 'to be involved in' or 'to relate to'. It is used to describe a connection, involvement, or relevance to a particular matter, situation, or person. This verb often implies a significant or meaningful connection rather than a superficial one. For example: This decision involves everyone「この決定は全員に関わる」(このけっていはぜんいんにかかわる). His work is related to environmental issues「彼の仕事は環境問題に関わる」(かれのしごとはかんきょうもんだいにかかわる). The verb can also be used in negative contexts, such as 'I don't want to be involved in this matter'「この件には関わりたくない」(このけんにはかかわりたくない).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    215

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Open

    Reading

    kunyomi

    a

    ひら

    hira

    onyomiかい

    kai

    Parts

    Gate Open

    Example Word

    公開: release. The Japanese verbal noun '公開 (こうかい)' primarily means 'release' or 'public disclosure'. It is commonly used in contexts where something is made available to the public, such as the release of a movie, the disclosure of information, or the opening of a facility to the public. For example: The movie will be released next week「その映画は来週公開されます」(そのえいがはらいしゅうこうかいされます). The government disclosed the data「政府はデータを公開した」(せいふはデータをこうかいした). Note that '公開' can also imply transparency or making something accessible to a wider audience.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    244

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Close, Shut

    Reading

    kunyomi

    shi

    to

    onyomiへい

    hei

    Parts

    Gate Talent, Age

    Example Word

    閉まる: close. The Japanese verb '閉まる (しまる)' means 'to close'. It is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object and describes something closing on its own. This verb is often used to describe doors, windows, or shops closing. For example: The door closed「ドアが閉まった」(ドアがしまった). The store closes at 9 PM「店は9時に閉まる」(みせはくじにしまる). Note that '閉まる' is different from '閉める (しめる)', which is a transitive verb meaning 'to close something' (e.g., 'I closed the door'「ドアを閉めた」(ドアをしめた)).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    907

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

    Reading

    kunyomiやみ

    yami

    onyomiおん

    on

    あん

    an

    Parts

    Gate Sound

    Example Word

    闇: darkness. The Japanese noun '闇 (やみ)' means 'darkness'. It refers to the absence of light, often used to describe physical darkness, such as in a room or at night. It can also metaphorically represent emotional or moral darkness, such as despair, ignorance, or evil. For example: The room was filled with darkness「部屋は闇に包まれていた」(へやはやみにつつまれていた). He fell into the darkness of despair「彼は絶望の闇に落ちた」(かれはぜつぼうのやみにおちた). The word can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '闇取引 (やみとりひき)' (black market dealings).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    927

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    Reading

    kunyomiたたか

    tataka

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Gate Beans Measurement

    Example Word

    戦闘: battle. The Japanese noun '戦闘 (せんとう)' means 'battle' or 'combat'. It refers to a fight or conflict between armed forces, often in a war or military context. This word is commonly used in discussions about military operations, historical battles, or even metaphorical battles in non-physical contexts. For example: The battle was intense「戦闘は激しかった」(せんとうははげしかった). They engaged in combat「彼らは戦闘に参加した」(かれらはせんとうにさんかした). Note that '戦闘' is a formal term and is typically used in serious or professional contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1108

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cabinet

    Reading

    onyomiかく

    kaku

    Parts

    Gate Each

    Example Word

    内閣: cabinet. The Japanese noun '内閣 (ないかく)' refers to the 'cabinet' in a governmental context. It specifically denotes the group of ministers or executives who are responsible for the administration and policy-making of a government. This term is commonly used in political discussions and news reports. For example: The cabinet held a meeting「内閣は会議を開いた」(ないかくはかいぎをひらいた). The prime minister reshuffled the cabinet「首相は内閣を改造した」(しゅしょうはないかくをかいぞうした). The term is often associated with the executive branch of government and is a key component in the political structure of Japan.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1251

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet, Leisure

    Reading

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Gate Tree, Wood

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1313

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

    Reading

    kunyomiけみ

    kemi

    onyomiえつ

    etsu

    Parts

    Gate

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1988

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clan, Clique

    Reading

    onyomiばつ

    batsu

    Parts

    Gate Fell, Cut down

    Example Word

    派閥: faction. The Japanese noun '派閥 (はばつ)' refers to a 'faction' or a group within a larger organization, often political or corporate, that has its own distinct interests or agenda. This term is commonly used in contexts where there is internal division or competition within a group. For example: There is a strong faction within the party「党内に強い派閥がある」(とうないにつよいはばつがある). The company is divided into several factions「その会社はいくつかの派閥に分かれている」(そのかいしゃはいくつかのはばつにわかれている). The term can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying internal strife or power struggles.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2018

    Handwriting

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