kanji

Meaning

Child

Reading

Parts

了Finish, Complete 一One

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

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

7

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Learn

Reading

Parts

子Child 冖Crown ⺍Small

Example Word

医学: medicine. The Japanese noun '医学 (いがく)' refers to the field or study of medicine. It encompasses the science and practice of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases. This term is often used in academic or professional contexts, such as when discussing medical research, education, or careers. For example: She is studying medicine「彼女は医学を勉強しています」(かのじょはいがくをべんきょうしています). Advances in medicine have saved many lives「医学の進歩は多くの命を救った」(いがくのしんぽはおおくのいのちをすくった). The word can also appear in compound terms like '医学部 (いがくぶ)' (medical department) or '医学博士 (いがくはくし)' (Doctor of Medicine).

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

50

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Exist, Suppose

Reading

Parts

子Child

Example Word

ご存じ: knowledge. The Japanese noun 'ご存じ (ごぞんじ)' is a polite form of '知っている (しっている)', meaning 'knowledge' or 'awareness'. It is often used in formal or respectful contexts to refer to someone's knowledge or awareness of something. For example: Do you know Mr. Tanaka?「田中さんをご存じですか？」(たなかさんをごぞんじですか？). I am aware of that matter「その件はご存じです」(そのけんはごぞんじです). This term is commonly used in business or formal conversations to show respect to the listener or the person being discussed.

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

302

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Character

Reading

Parts

子Child 宀Roof

Example Word

字: character. The Japanese noun '字 (じ)' primarily means 'character', referring to a written symbol, such as a kanji, hiragana, or katakana character. It is commonly used in contexts related to writing, reading, or learning characters. For example: I can't read this character「この字が読めない」(このじがよめない). Please write your name in kanji characters「名前を漢字で書いてください」(なまえをかんじでかいてください). The word can also refer to handwriting or the style of writing, as in 'beautiful handwriting'「きれいな字」(きれいなじ).

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

370

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grandchildren

Reading

Parts

子Child 系Lineage

Example Word

孫: grandchild. The Japanese noun '孫 (まご)' means 'grandchild'. It refers to the child of one's son or daughter. This term is used in family contexts to denote the generational relationship. For example: my grandchild is cute「私の孫はかわいい」(わたしのまごはかわいい). I love spending time with my grandchildren「孫と過ごす時間が大好きです」(まごとすごすじかんがだいすきです). The term can be used for both male and female grandchildren and is a common word in family-related conversations.

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1114

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hole, Cavity

Reading

Parts

子Child 乚

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1214

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Filial piety

Reading

Parts

耂Old (老)子Child

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1298

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Orphan, Solitary

Reading

Parts

子Child 瓜

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

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1318

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Season

Reading

Parts

子Child 禾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

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1341

Handwriting