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Radical 馬 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Horse

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    うま

    uma

    onyomi

    ba

    Parts

    Three Stick 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

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    149

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Surprise, Surprised

    Reading

    kunyomiおどろ

    odoro

    おどろか

    odoroka

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    Parts

    Horse 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

    Stroke Count

    22

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    410

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Test

    Reading

    kunyomiため

    tame

    onyomiけん

    ken

    げん

    gen

    Parts

    Horse

    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

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    650

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Poor quality, Burdensome

    Reading

    onyomi

    ta

    da

    Parts

    Horse 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

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    714

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Clamor, Boisterous

    Reading

    kunyomiさわ

    sawa

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    Horse Again 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

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    776

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Spur on, Gallop

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomi

    ku

    Parts

    Horse 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

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1111

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Chess piece

    Reading

    kunyomiこま

    koma

    onyomi

    ku

    Parts

    Horse Phrase, Paragraph

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1206

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Station

    Reading

    onyomiえき

    eki

    Parts

    Horse 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

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1223

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Horse, Ride

    Reading

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Horse Strange, Unusual

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1521

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Rise, Inflation

    Reading

    kunyomiのぼ

    nobo

    あが

    aga

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Moon, Month

    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

    Stroke Count

    20

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1839

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Parking, Stationed

    Reading

    onyomiちゅう

    chuu

    Parts

    Horse 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

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1970

    Handwriting