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kanji
取Meaning
Take
Reading
kunyomiとto
onyomiしゅshu
Parts
又Again 耳Ear
Example Word
取り上げる: take up or confiscate. The Japanese verb '取り上げる (とりあげる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'confiscate', which refers to the act of taking something away from someone, often by authority. For example: The teacher confiscated the student's phone「先生は生徒の携帯を取り上げた」(せんせいはせいとのけいたいをとりあげた). The second meaning is 'take up', which refers to discussing or addressing a topic. For example: The news took up the issue of climate change「ニュースは気候変動の問題を取り上げた」(ニュースはきこうへんどうのもんだいをとりあげた). The verb is versatile and context-dependent, so the intended meaning is usually clear from the situation.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
93
Handwriting
kanji
又Meaning
Again
Reading
kunyomiまたmata
onyomiまたmata
Example Word
又: again or also. The Japanese adverb '又 (また)' has two primary meanings: 'again' and 'also'. When used to mean 'again', it indicates repetition or recurrence of an action or event. For example: I will visit Japan again「また日本を訪れます」(またにほんをおとずれます). When used to mean 'also', it adds information or indicates an additional item or action. For example: He is also a teacher「彼はまた先生です」(かれはまたせんせいです). The nuance of 'また' can vary depending on context, but it generally conveys a sense of addition or repetition. It is commonly used in both casual and formal settings.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
2JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
247
Handwriting
kanji
受Meaning
Accept
Reading
kunyomiうu
onyomiじゅju
Parts
爪Claw 冖Crown 又Again
Example Word
受け止める: accept or catch. The Japanese verb '受け止める (うけとめる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to catch', as in physically catching something. For example: he caught the ball「彼はボールを受け止めた」(かれはボールをうけとめた). The second meaning is 'to accept', often used in a more abstract or emotional sense, such as accepting responsibility or feelings. For example: she accepted his feelings「彼女は彼の気持ちを受け止めた」(かのじょはかれのきもちをうけとめた). This verb is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it important to consider the surrounding words to determine the intended meaning.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
291
Handwriting
kanji
反Meaning
Anti
Reading
kunyomiそso
onyomiはんhan
たんtan
Parts
厂Cliff 又Again
Example Word
反応: reaction. The Japanese verbal noun '反応 (はんのう)' means 'reaction'. It refers to a response or change that occurs as a result of an action, event, or stimulus. This word is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The chemical reaction was fast「化学反応は速かった」(かがくはんのうははやかった). Her reaction to the news was surprising「彼女のそのニュースへの反応は驚くものだった」(かのじょのそのニュースへのはんのうはおどろくものだった). It can also describe emotional or social responses, such as public reaction to a policy「政策への世間の反応」(せいさくへのせけんのはんのう).
Radical
又
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
326
Handwriting