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kanji
八Meaning
Eight
Reading
kunyomiよyo
やya
onyomiはちhachi
Parts
丿Katakana no 乀Stretch
Example Word
八日: eight days or eighth. The Japanese noun '八日 (ようか)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'eighth', referring to the eighth day of the month. For example: Today is the eighth「今日は八日です」(きょうはようかです). The second meaning is 'eight days', referring to a duration of eight days. For example: The festival lasts for eight days「祭りは八日続きます」(まつりはようかつづきます). It's important to note that the context will usually make it clear which meaning is intended, as the first is typically used in dates, while the second is used to describe a period of time.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
2JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
108
Handwriting
kanji
六Meaning
Six
Reading
kunyomiむmu
onyomiろくroku
Parts
亠Lid 八Eight
Example Word
六十: sixty. The Japanese noun '六十 (ろくじゅう)' means 'sixty'. It is a number used to represent the quantity or age of sixty. This word is commonly used in contexts involving counting, age, or numerical references. For example: He is sixty years old「彼は六十歳です」(かれはろくじ ゅうさいです). The price is sixty yen「値段は六十円です」(ねだんはろくじゅうえんです). Note that '六十' is often combined with counters or other words to specify context, such as '六十歳 (ろくじゅうさい)' for 'sixty years old'.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
140
Handwriting
kanji
兵Meaning
Soldier
Reading
onyomiへいhei
ひょうhyou
Parts
丘Hill 八Eight
Example Word
兵士: soldier. The Japanese noun '兵士 (へいし)' means 'soldier'. It refers to a person who serves in an army or military force. This term is neutral and can be used to describe soldiers in any context, whether historical, modern, or fictional. For example: The soldier fought bravely「兵士は勇敢に戦った」(へいしはゆうかんにたたかった). Many soldiers were injured in the battle「多く の兵士が戦闘で負傷した」(おおくのへいしがせんとうでふしょうした). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
218
Handwriting
kanji
公Meaning
Public
Reading
kunyomiおおやけooyake
onyomiこうkou
Parts
八Eight 厶Private
Example Word
公務: official duty. The Japanese noun '公務 (こうむ)' refers to 'official duty' or 'public service'. It is commonly used to describe work or responsibilities carried out by government employees or public officials. This term emphasizes the formal and public nature of the duties. For example: He is busy with official duties「彼は公務で忙しい」(かれはこうむでいそがしい). Public officials must prioritize their official duties「公務員は公務を優先しなければならない」(こうむいんはこうむをゆうせんしなければならない). The word is often associated with roles in government, administration, or public institutions.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
295
Handwriting
kanji
共Meaning
Together
Reading
kunyomiともtomo
onyomiきょうkyou
Parts
龷Twenty (廿)八Eight
Example Word
共同: cooperation. The Japanese verbal noun '共同 (きょうどう)' means 'cooperation' or 'joint effort'. It refers to the act of working together with others towards a common goal. This term is often used in contexts such as business, research, or community projects where collaboration is essential. For example: We need cooperation to complete this project「このプロジェクトを完成させるには共同が必要です」(このプロジェクトをかんせいさせるにはきょうどうがひつようです). They are working on a joint research project「彼らは共同研究に取り組んでいます」(かれらはきょうどうけんきゅうにとりくんでいます). The term can also be used in compound words like '共同作業 (きょうどうさぎょう)' (collaborative work) or '共同責任 (きょうどうせきにん)' (joint responsibility).
Radical
八
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
340
Handwriting
kanji
具Meaning
Tool
Reading
kunyomiそなsona
onyomiぐgu
Parts
目Eye 兀Lofty
Example Word
具: tool or ingredient. The Japanese suffix '具 (ぐ)' has two distinct meanings depending on the context. The first meaning is 'tool', referring to an instrument or device used to carry out a particular function. For example: cooking tools「調理具」(ちょうりぐ). The second meaning is 'ingredient', referring to a component used in cooking or preparing something. For example: ingredients for soup「スープの具」(スープのぐ). It's important to note that this suffix is often attached to other words to specify the type of tool or ingredient being referred to.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
528
Handwriting
kanji
兼Meaning
Combine, Concurrently
Reading
kunyomiかka
onyomiけんken
Example Word
兼: concurrently. The Japanese noun '兼 (けん)' refers to something being done concurrently or holding multiple roles or functions simultaneously. It is often used in compound words or phrases to indicate dual purposes or overlapping responsibilities. For example: He is a teacher and a writer concurrently「彼は教師兼作家です」(かれはきょうしけんさっかです). This room serves as a living room and dining room concurrently「この部屋は居間兼食堂です」(このへやはいまけんしょくどうです). The word emphasizes the combination of roles or functions in a single entity.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1079
Handwriting
kanji
典Meaning
Code, Rule
Reading
onyomiてんten
Parts
八Eight
Example Word
辞典: dictionary. The Japanese noun '辞典 (じてん)' refers to a 'dictionary', a reference book containing words and their meanings, often arranged alphabetically. It is commonly used for language learning or looking up definitions. For example: I bought a new dictionary「新しい辞典を買いました」(あたらしいじてんをかいました). This dictionary is very useful「この辞典はとても便利です」(このじてんはとてもべんりです). The word can also refer to specialized dictionaries, such as a kanji dictionary『漢字辞典』(かんじじてん).
Radical
八
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
1237
Handwriting