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Radical 八 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Eight

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    ya

    onyomiはち

    hachi

    Parts

    丿Katakana no Stretch

    Example Word

    八千: eight thousand. The Japanese noun '八千 (はっせん)' literally means 'eight thousand'. It is a numerical term used to denote the quantity 8,000. This word is often used in contexts involving counting, measurements, or large quantities. For example: there are eight thousand people in the stadium「スタジアムには八千人がいる」(スタジアムにははっせんにんがいる). The price of the car is eight thousand dollars「その車の値段は八千ドルです」(そのくるまのねだんははっせんドルです). Note that '八千' is a specific number and is not used metaphorically or abstractly.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    108

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Six

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mu

    onyomiろく

    roku

    Parts

    Lid 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

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    140

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Soldier

    Reading

    onyomiへい

    hei

    ひょう

    hyou

    Parts

    Hill Eight

    Example Word

    兵: soldier. The Japanese noun '兵 (へい)' primarily means 'soldier'. It refers to a person who serves in an army or military force. This term is often used in formal or historical contexts. For example: The soldier fought bravely「兵は勇敢に戦った」(へいはゆうかんにたたかった). Many soldiers were injured「多くの兵が負傷した」(おおくのへいがふしょうした). The word can also appear in compound nouns, such as '兵士 (へいし)' which also means 'soldier', but '兵' alone is more concise and often used in literary or formal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    218

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Public

    Reading

    kunyomiおおやけ

    ooyake

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Eight Private

    Example Word

    不公平: unfair. The Japanese adjectival noun '不公平 (ふこうへい)' means 'unfair'. It describes situations, actions, or systems that lack fairness or equality. This term is often used in discussions about justice, treatment, or distribution of resources. For example: The decision was unfair「その決定は不公平だった」(そのけっていはふこうへいだった). The rules are unfair to beginners「そのルールは初心者には不公平だ」(そのルールはしょしんしゃにはふこうへいだ). It can also be used in broader contexts, such as societal issues or personal relationships, to highlight inequity or bias.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    295

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Together

    Reading

    kunyomiとも

    tomo

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    Parts

    Twenty (廿)Eight

    Example Word

    公共: public. The Japanese noun '公共 (こうきょう)' refers to something that is related to the community or society as a whole, often implying a sense of shared responsibility or common interest. It is commonly used in contexts involving public services, facilities, or welfare. For example: public transportation「公共の交通機関」(こうきょうのこうつうきかん). Public safety is important「公共の安全は大切です」(こうきょうのあんぜんはたいせつです). This term emphasizes the collective aspect of society and is often used in formal or official contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    340

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Tool

    Reading

    kunyomiそな

    sona

    onyomi

    gu

    Parts

    Eye Lofty

    Example Word

    具合: condition. The Japanese noun '具合 (ぐあい)' refers to the state, condition, or manner in which something is functioning or happening. It is often used to describe the physical condition of a person, the state of a machine, or the progress of a situation. For example: How is your condition?「具合はどうですか?」(ぐあいはどうですか?). The machine's condition is bad「機械の具合が悪い」(きかいのぐあいがわるい). It can also be used to inquire about the progress or status of something, such as a project or plan. The word is versatile and can be applied to both physical and abstract states.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    528

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Combine, Concurrently

    Reading

    kunyomi

    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

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1079

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Code, Rule

    Reading

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    Eight

    Example Word

    百科事典: encyclopedia. The Japanese noun '百科事典 (ひゃっかじてん)' means 'encyclopedia'. It refers to a comprehensive written compendium that provides information on a wide range of subjects or branches of knowledge. This term is often used in academic or educational contexts. For example: I bought a new encyclopedia「新しい百科事典を買いました」(あたらしいひゃっかじてんをかいました). The encyclopedia is very useful for research「百科事典は研究にとても役立ちます」(ひゃっかじてんはけんきゅうにとてもやくたちます). The word is a compound of '百科 (ひゃっか)', meaning 'various subjects', and '事典 (じてん)', meaning 'reference book'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1237

    Handwriting