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Radical 子 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Child

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    onyomi

    su

    shi

    Parts

    Finish, Complete One

    Example Word

    迷子: lost child. The Japanese noun '迷子 (まいご)' refers to a 'lost child'. It is commonly used to describe a child who has become separated from their parents or guardians in a public place. The term can also be used more broadly to describe someone who is lost or confused, though this usage is less common. Example sentences: The child got lost in the crowd「その子は人混みで迷子になった」(そのこはひとごみでまいごになった). I found a lost child at the station「駅で迷子を見つけた」(えきでまいごをみつけた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    7

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Learn

    Reading

    kunyomiまな

    mana

    onyomiがく

    gaku

    Parts

    Child Crown Small

    Example Word

    学会: academic society. The Japanese noun '学会 (がっかい)' refers to an academic society or association, typically composed of scholars and researchers in a specific field. These organizations often hold conferences, publish journals, and facilitate the exchange of knowledge among members. For example: I attended an academic society conference「学会の会議に出席しました」(がっかいのかいぎにしゅっせきしました). She is a member of the medical academic society「彼女は医学の学会のメンバーです」(かのじょはいがくのがっかいのメンバーです). The term can also sometimes refer to the academic world or scholarly community in a broader sense.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    50

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Exist, Suppose

    Reading

    onyomiそん

    son

    ぞん

    zon

    Parts

    Child

    Example Word

    生存: survival. The Japanese verbal noun '生存 (せいぞん)' means 'survival'. It refers to the state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions. This word is often used in contexts related to biology, ecology, or existential discussions. For example: survival of the fittest「適者生存」(てきしゃせいぞん). The survival rate of the species is low「その種の生存率は低い」(そのしゅのせいぞんりつはひくい). It can also be used metaphorically, such as in discussions about businesses or ideas surviving in a competitive environment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    302

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Character

    Reading

    kunyomiあざ

    aza

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Child Roof

    Example Word

    数字: number. The Japanese noun '数字 (すうじ)' refers to a 'number' or 'numerical figure'. It is commonly used in contexts involving mathematics, statistics, or any situation where numerical values are discussed. For example: Please write the number here「ここに数字を書いてください」(ここにすうじをかいてください). The numbers on the screen are hard to read「画面の数字が読みにくい」(がめんのすうじがよみにくい). This word can also refer to digits or numerals in a broader sense, such as in phone numbers or codes. It is important to note that '数字' specifically refers to the written or symbolic representation of numbers, not the concept of quantity itself.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    370

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Grandchildren

    Reading

    kunyomiまご

    mago

    onyomiそん

    son

    Parts

    Child Lineage

    Example Word

    子孫: descendants. The Japanese noun '子孫 (しそん)' refers to 'descendants' or 'offspring'. It is used to describe the future generations of a family, lineage, or species. This term is often used in historical, familial, or biological contexts. For example: his descendants inherited the estate「彼の子孫はその地所を相続した」(かれのしそんはそのじしょをそうぞくした). Protecting the environment for future descendants「子孫のために環境を守る」(しそんのためにかんきょうをまもる). The word emphasizes the continuation of a family or species over time.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1114

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Hole, Cavity

    Reading

    kunyomiあな

    ana

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Child

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1214

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Filial piety

    Reading

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Old (老)Child

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1298

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Orphan, Solitary

    Reading

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Child

    Example Word

    孤独: loneliness. The Japanese adjectival noun '孤独 (こどく)' means 'loneliness'. It describes the state of being alone, isolated, or feeling disconnected from others. This word often carries an emotional weight, emphasizing the sadness or emptiness associated with being alone. For example: he felt deep loneliness「彼は深い孤独を感じた」(かれはふかいこどくをかんじた). Loneliness is a common theme in literature「孤独は文学のよくあるテーマだ」(こどくはぶんがくのよくあるテーマだ). It can also be used to describe a physical state of being alone, but it is more commonly associated with emotional isolation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1318

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Season

    Reading

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Child Cereal

    Example Word

    季節: season. The Japanese noun '季節 (きせつ)' refers to 'season', specifically one of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter). It is used to describe the natural changes and characteristics associated with each period. For example: I love the autumn season「秋の季節が大好きです」(あきのきせつがだいすきです). The cherry blossoms are a symbol of the spring season「桜は春の季節の象徴です」(さくらははるのきせつのしょうちょうです). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, poetry, and literature to evoke the beauty and atmosphere of each season.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1341

    Handwriting