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kanji
虫Meaning
Insect
Reading
kunyomiむしmushi
onyomiちゅうchuu
Parts
一One 中Center 丶Dot
Example Word
虫歯: cavity. The Japanese noun '虫歯 (むしば)' refers to a dental cavity or tooth decay. It is commonly used in medical or everyday contexts to describe a condition where a tooth has been damaged by decay. For example: I have a cavity「虫歯があります」(むしばがあります). You should go to the dentist for your cavity「虫歯を治すために歯医者に行くべきです」(むしばをなおすためにはいしゃにいくべきです). The term is often associated with poor dental hygiene or excessive sugar consumption.
Radical
虫
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
1Frequency
869
Handwriting
kanji
蛇Meaning
Snake
Reading
kunyomiへびhebi
onyomiだda
じゃja
Parts
虫Insect 它
Example Word
蛇: snake. The Japanese noun '蛇 (へび)' means 'snake'. This word refers to the reptile characterized by its long, legless body. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. In Japanese culture, snakes can symbolize both positive traits like wisdom and protection, as well as negative traits like danger or deceit. Example sentences: I saw a snake in the garden「庭で蛇を見た」(にわでへびをみた). The snake is long「その蛇は長い」(そのへびはながい). Snakes are often featured in Japanese folklore and mythology, such as the legendary creature 'Yamata no Orochi' (八岐大蛇).
Radical
虫
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1199
Handwriting
kanji
蚊Meaning
Mosquito
Reading
kunyomiかka
Parts
虫Insect 文Sentence
Example Word
蚊: mosquito. The Japanese noun '蚊 (か)' refers to a 'mosquito', a small flying insect known for biting and sucking blood. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially during warmer months when mosquitoes are more prevalent. For example: There are many mosquitoes here「ここには蚊が多い」(ここにはかがおおい). I got bitten by a mosquito「蚊に刺された」(かにさされた). The word '蚊' is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its literal definition.
Radical
虫
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1601
Handwriting
kanji
融Meaning
Fuse, Dissolve
Reading
onyomiゆうyuu
Parts
鬲 虫Insect
Example Word
融資: loan. The Japanese noun '融資 (ゆ うし)' refers to a 'loan' or 'financing'. It is commonly used in financial contexts to describe the act of lending money, often by banks or financial institutions. This term is neutral and can refer to both personal and business loans. For example: The bank approved the loan「銀行は融資を承認した」(ぎんこうはゆうしをしょうにんした). We need financing for the project「そのプロジェクトに融資が必要です」(そのプロジェクトにゆうしがひつようです). Note that '融資' is often used in formal or business settings and implies a structured financial agreement.
Radical
虫
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1738
Handwriting
kanji
虹Meaning
Rainbow
Reading
kunyomiにじniji
onyomiこうkou
Parts
虫Insect 工Construction
Example Word
虹: rainbow. The Japanese noun '虹 (にじ)' means 'rainbow'. It refers to the meteorological phenomenon caused by reflection, refraction, and dispersion of light in water droplets, resulting in a spectrum of light appearing in the sky. This word is commonly used in both everyday conversation and literature to describe the beauty of nature. For example: The rainbow is beautiful「虹がきれいだ」(にじがきれいだ). I saw a rainbow after the rain「雨の後に虹を見た」(あめのあとににじをみた). The word '虹' is often associated with positive imagery and is sometimes used metaphorically to represent hope or a bridge between different worlds.
Radical
虫
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
1914
Handwriting
kanji
蛍Meaning
Firefly
Reading
kunyomiほたるhotaru
onyomiけいkei
Parts
⺍Small 冖Crown 虫Insect
Example Word
蛍光灯: lamp or fluorescent. The Japanese noun '蛍光灯 (けいこうとう)' refers to a 'fluorescent lamp'. This term is commonly used to describe the type of lighting that uses fluorescence to produce visible light. It is often found in offices, schools, and homes due to its energy efficiency. For example: The fluorescent lamp is bright「蛍光灯が明るい」(けいこうとうがあかるい). I replaced the fluorescent lamp「蛍光灯を交換した」(けいこうとうをこうかんした). Note that while '蛍光灯' specifically refers to fluorescent lamps, it can sometimes be shortened to just '蛍光灯' in casual conversation, but the full term is more precise.
Radical
虫
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
2048
Handwriting