kanji

Meaning

Eight

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 乀Stretch

Example Word

八百屋: greengrocer. The Japanese noun '八百屋 (やおや)' refers to a 'greengrocer', which is a store or shop that sells fresh vegetables and fruits. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to places where one can buy produce. Historically, '八百屋' also had a broader meaning, referring to shops that sold a variety of goods, but in modern usage, it is almost exclusively associated with vegetable and fruit shops. Example sentences: I bought vegetables at the greengrocer「八百屋で野菜を買いました」(やおやでやさいをかいました). The greengrocer is closed today「今日は八百屋が閉まっています」(きょうはやおやがしまっています).

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

108

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Six

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 八Eight

Example Word

六千: six thousand. The Japanese noun '六千 (ろくせん)' means 'six thousand'. It is a numerical term used to denote the quantity of six thousand. This word is often used in contexts involving counting, pricing, or any situation where large numbers are discussed. For example: the price is six thousand yen「値段は六千円です」(ねだんはろくせんえんです). There are six thousand people in the audience「観客は六千人です」(かんきゃくはろくせんにんです). Note that '六千' is a specific number and is used in formal or written contexts, while in casual speech, numbers are often expressed in a more simplified manner.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

140

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Soldier

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

218

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Public

Reading

Parts

八Eight 厶Private

Example Word

公的: public or official. The Japanese adjectival noun '公的 (こうてき)' refers to something related to the public or official matters. It is often used to describe actions, organizations, or systems that are connected to the government, public institutions, or formal procedures. For example: public funding「公的な資金」(こうてきなしきん). This is an official document「これは公的な書類です」(これはこうてきなしょるいです). The word can also imply a sense of formality or legitimacy, as in '公的な立場 (こうてきなたちば) (official position)'.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

295

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Together

Reading

Parts

龷Twenty (廿)八Eight

Example Word

共産: communism. The Japanese noun '共産 (きょうさん)' refers to 'communism'. It is often used in political or ideological contexts to describe the system or ideology of communism. This term is commonly seen in phrases like '共産党 (きょうさんとう)', which means 'Communist Party'. For example: He supports communism「彼は共産を支持している」(かれはきょうさんをしじしている). The Communist Party won the election「共産党が選挙に勝った」(きょうさんとうがせんきょにかった). The word is neutral in tone but can carry political connotations depending on the context.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

340

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tool

Reading

Parts

目Eye 兀Lofty

Example Word

玩具: toy. The Japanese noun '玩具 (おもちゃ)' means 'toy'. This word refers to objects designed for children to play with, such as dolls, cars, or puzzles. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something treated as a trivial or unimportant matter. For example: The child is playing with a toy「子供が玩具で遊んでいる」(こどもがおもちゃであそんでいる). Don't treat me like a toy「私を玩具のように扱わないで」(わたしをおもちゃのようにあつかわないで). The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is neutral in tone.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

528

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Combine, Concurrently

Reading

Example Word

兼ねる: unable. The Japanese verb '兼ねる (かねる)' is often used to express the idea of being unable to do something or finding it difficult to do something, usually due to circumstances or conflicting factors. It conveys a sense of hesitation or reluctance. For example: I cannot agree with that「それには賛成しかねる」(それにはさんせいしかねる). It is hard to accept that explanation「その説明は受け入れがたい」(そのせつめいはうけいれがたい). This verb is commonly used in formal or polite contexts and often appears in phrases like '～しかねる' to express difficulty or inability.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1079

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Code, Rule

Reading

Parts

八Eight

Example Word

古典: classic. The Japanese noun '古典 (こてん)' refers to something that is considered a classic, often in the context of literature, art, or music. It can denote works that have stood the test of time and are regarded as having significant historical or cultural value. For example: I enjoy reading classics「私は古典を読むのが好きです」(わたしはこてんをよむのがすきです). This museum has a collection of classical art「この美術館は古典美術のコレクションがあります」(このびじゅつかんはこてんびじゅつのコレクションがあります). The term can also be used more broadly to refer to traditional or ancient things in various fields.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1237

Handwriting