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kanji
取Meaning
Take
Reading
kunyomiとto
onyomiしゅshu
Parts
又Again 耳Ear
Example Word
受け取る: receive. The Japanese verb '受け取る (うけとる)' primarily means 'to receive'. It is used when someone accepts or takes something that is given, handed, or sent to them. This verb can be used for both physical objects and abstract concepts like messages or feelings. For example: I received a letter「手紙を受け取った」(てがみをうけとった). She received his feelings「彼女は彼の気持ちを受け取った」(かのじょはかれのきもちをうけとった). It is important to note that '受け取る' often implies an active acceptance or understanding of what is being received, rather than just passively getting something.
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
受け入れる: accept. The Japanese verb '受け入れる (うけいれる)' means 'to accept'. This verb is used when someone agrees to receive or take in something, whether it be a physical object, an idea, or a situation. It can also imply a willingness to accommodate or embrace something new or different. For example: She accepted the job offer「彼女はその仕事のオファーを受け入れた」(かのじょはそのしごとのオファーをうけいれた). The school accepted the new policy「学校は新しい方針を受け入れた」(がっこうはあたらしいほうしんをうけいれた). It's important to note that this verb often carries a connotation of openness and readiness to adapt.
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
反射: reflection or reaction. The Japanese verbal noun '反射 (はんしゃ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'reflection', which refers to the bouncing back of light, sound, or heat from a surface. For example: The light reflects off the mirror「光が鏡に反射する」(ひかりがかがみにはんしゃする). The second meaning is 'reaction', which refers to an automatic or involuntary response to a stimulus. For example: He reacted quickly to the sound「彼はその音に素早く反射した」(かれはそのおとにすばやくはんしゃした). It's important to note that the context in which '反射' is used will determine which meaning is intended.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
326
Handwriting
kanji
友Meaning
Friend
Reading
kunyomiともtomo
onyomiゆうyuu
Parts
𠂇Cliff (厂)又Again
Example Word
友達: friend. The Japanese noun '友達 (ともだち)' means 'friend'. It refers to a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is neutral in terms of formality. It can be used to describe both close friends and casual acquaintances. For example: I have many friends「友達がたくさんい ます」(ともだちがたくさんいます). She is my best friend「彼女は私の親友です」(かのじょはわたしのしんゆうです). Note that '友達' is often used in informal contexts, while '友人 (ゆうじん)' is a more formal alternative.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
336
Handwriting
kanji
及Meaning
Reach, Extend
Reading
kunyomiおよoyo
onyomiきゅうkyuu
Parts
ノ 乃
Example Word
及ぼす: exert. The Japanese verb '及ぼす (およぼす)' means 'to exert' or 'to have an influence on'. It is often used to describe the effect or impact that something has on another thing, whether positive or negative. This verb is typically used in formal or written contexts. For example: The new policy will exert a significant influence on the economy「新しい政策は経済に大きな影響を及ぼすでしょう」(あたらしいせいさくはけいざいにおおきなえいきょうをおよぼすでしょう). His actions exerted a negative impact on the team「彼の行動はチームに悪影響を及ぼした」(かれのこうどうはチームにあくえいきょうをおよぼした). Note that '及ぼす' is often followed by the particle 'に' to indicate the target of the influence.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
540
Handwriting
kanji
収Meaning
Obtain
Reading
kunyomiおさosa
onyomiしゅうshuu
Parts
丩 又Again
Example Word
収入: income. The Japanese noun '収入 (しゅうにゅう)' refers to 'income', which is the money or earnings received regularly from work, investments, or other sources. It is commonly used in contexts related to personal finance, business, or economics. For example: my monthly income is 300,000 yen「私の月収は30万円です」(わたしのげっしゅうはさんじゅうまんえんです). His income increased last year「彼の収入は去年増えました」(かれのしゅうにゅうはきょねんふえました). This word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
1107
Handwriting
kanji
双Meaning
Both, Pair
Reading
kunyomiふたfuta
onyomiそうsou
Parts
又Again
Example Word
双子: twins. The Japanese noun '双子 (ふたご)' refers to 'twins', specifically two offspring born from the same pregnancy. This word is used to describe siblings who are born at the same time. It can be used for both humans and animals. For example: They are twins「彼らは双子です」(かれらはふたごです). The cat gave birth to twins「その猫は双子を産んだ」(そのねこはふたごをうんだ). The term is neutral and does not specify whether the twins are identical or fraternal.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1392
Handwriting