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kanji
馬Meaning
Horse
Reading
kunyomiまma
うまuma
onyomiばba
Parts
三Three 丨Stick 灬Fire (火)㇉Bent hook
Example Word
馬: horse. The Japanese noun '馬 (うま)' means 'horse'. This word refers to the animal, specifically the domesticated species Equus ferus caballus. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in idiomatic expressions. For example: I saw a horse at the farm「牧場で馬を見た」(ぼくじょうでうまをみた). The horse is running fast「馬が速く走っている」(うまがはやくはしっている). In Japanese culture, horses have historical significance, often associated with samurai and traditional festivals. The word can also appear in compound words, such as '競馬 (けいば)' (horse racing).
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
149
Handwriting
kanji
驚Meaning
Surprise, Surprised
Reading
kunyomiおどろodoro
おどろかodoroka
onyomiきょうkyou
Parts
馬Horse 敬Respect
Example Word
驚く: surprised. The Japanese verb '驚く (おどろく)' means 'to be surprised' or 'to be astonished'. It is used to express a sudden feeling of surprise or amazement, often due to something unexpected. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as reacting to surprising news, events, or actions. For example: I was surprised by the news「そのニュースに驚いた」(そのニュースにおどろいた). He was astonished by the beautiful scenery「彼はその美しい景色に驚いた」(かれはそのうつくしいけしきにおどろいた). The verb can also be used in its negative form to indicate that someone was not surprised, as in '驚かなかった (おどろかなかった)' meaning 'was not surprised'.
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
22JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
410
Handwriting
kanji
験Meaning
Test
Reading
kunyomiためtame
onyomiけんken
げんgen
Parts
馬Horse 㑒
Example Word
筆記試験: written exam. The Japanese noun '筆記試験 (ひっきしけん)' refers to a 'written exam' or 'written test'. It is commonly used in academic or professional settings to describe an examination where answers are written down, as opposed to oral or practical exams. For example: I have a written exam tomorrow「明日は筆記試験があります」(あしたはひっきしけんがあります). The written exam was difficult「筆記試験は難しかった」(ひっきしけんはむずかしかった). This term is often used in contexts like school, university, or job qualification tests.
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
650
Handwriting
kanji
駄Meaning
Poor quality, Burdensome
Reading
onyomiたta
だda
Parts
馬Horse 太Thick, Fat
Example Word
駄目: useless or no. The Japanese adjectival noun '駄目 (だめ)' can mean 'no' or 'useless'. It is often used to express prohibition, rejection, or something being futile. For example: you can't do that「それは駄目だ」(それはだめだ). This pen is useless「このペンは駄目だ」(このペンはだめだ). It can also be used to describe something that is not allowed or is against the rules. For example: smoking is not allowed here「ここでタバコを吸うのは駄目です」(ここでタバコをすうのはだめです).
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
714
Handwriting
kanji
騒Meaning
Clamor, Boisterous
Reading
kunyomiさわsawa
onyomiそうsou
Parts
馬Horse 又Again 虫Insect
Example Word
騒音: noise. The Japanese noun '騒音 (そうおん)' refers to 'noise', particularly loud or disturbing sounds. It is commonly used to describe unwanted or disruptive sounds in various contexts, such as environmental noise, construction noise, or noise pollution. For example: The noise from the construction site is unbearable「工事現場の騒音が耐えられない」(こうじげんばのそうおんがたえられない). Please keep the noise down「騒音を抑えてください」(そうおんをおさえてください). This word is often used in formal or technical contexts to describe noise as a problem or nuisance.
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
776
Handwriting
kanji
駆Meaning
Spur on, Gallop
Reading
kunyomiかka
onyomiくku
Parts
馬Horse 区District
Example Word
駆る: drive. The Japanese verb '駆る (かる)' primarily means 'to drive' or 'to compel'. It is often used to describe the act of driving animals, such as horses or cattle, or metaphorically to describe being driven by emotions or circumstances. For example: He drove the horses across the field「彼は馬を野原に駆った」(かれはうまをのはらにかった). Fear drove her to act quickly「恐怖が彼女を素早く行動させた」(きょうふがかのじをすばやくこうどうさせた). This verb can also imply urgency or being propelled by an external force, making it versatile in both literal and figurative contexts.
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1111
Handwriting
kanji
駅Meaning
Station
Reading
onyomiえきeki
Parts
馬Horse 尺Foot
Example Word
駅前: station front. The Japanese noun '駅前 (えきまえ)' refers to the area in front of a train station. This term is commonly used to describe the vicinity or plaza located directly outside a train station, often bustling with shops, restaurants, and other amenities. For example: Let's meet in front of the station「駅前で会いましょう」(えきまえであいましょう). There are many shops in front of the station「駅前にたくさんのお店があります」(えきまえにたくさんのおみせがあります). The term is frequently used in daily conversations and is a key landmark in urban areas.
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
1223
Handwriting
kanji
騰Meaning
Rise, Inflation
Reading
kunyomiのぼnobo
あがaga
onyomiとうtou
Parts
月Moon, Month 駦
Example Word
沸騰: boiling. The Japanese verbal noun '沸騰 (ふっとう)' means 'boiling'. It refers to the process of a liquid reaching its boiling point and bubbling vigorously due to heat. This term is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: the water is boiling「お湯が沸騰している」(おゆがふっとうしている). The excitement reached a boiling point「興奮が沸騰点に達した」(こうふんがふっとうてんにたっした). In a figurative sense, it can also describe a situation or emotions reaching a peak or climax, such as 'the crowd's excitement was boiling over'「群衆の興奮が沸騰していた」(ぐんしゅうのこうふんがふっとうしていた).
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
20JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1839
Handwriting
kanji
駐Meaning
Parking, Stationed
Reading
onyomiちゅうchuu
Parts
馬Horse 主Master
Example Word
駐車: parking. The Japanese verbal noun '駐車 (ちゅうしゃ)' means 'parking'. It refers to the act of parking a vehicle, such as a car, in a designated area. This term is commonly used in contexts related to traffic regulations, parking lots, and vehicle management. For example: Parking is prohibited here「ここは駐車禁止です」(ここはちゅうしゃきんしです). I am looking for a parking space「駐車場を探しています」(ちゅうしゃじょうをさがしています). Note that '駐車' is often combined with other words to form compound terms, such as '駐車場 (ちゅうしゃじょう)' (parking lot) or '駐車禁止 (ちゅうしゃきんし)' (no parking).
Radical
馬
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1970
Handwriting