kanji

Meaning

Moon, Month

Reading

Parts

三Three 丿Katakana no 亅Barb

Example Word

三日月: crescent. The Japanese noun '三日月 (みかづき)' refers to a 'crescent moon'. It is commonly used to describe the shape of the moon when it is in its early phase, appearing as a thin, curved sliver. This word is often used in poetic or descriptive contexts to evoke imagery of the night sky. For example: The crescent moon is beautiful tonight「今夜の三日月は美しい」(こんやのみかづきはうつくしい). She drew a crescent moon on the paper「彼女は紙に三日月を描いた」(かのじょはかみにみかづきをかいた). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something shaped like a crescent, such as a crescent-shaped pastry or object.

Radical

月

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

76

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Exist

Reading

Parts

𠂇Cliff (厂)月Moon, Month

Example Word

有益: beneficial. The Japanese adjectival noun '有益 (ゆうえき)' means 'beneficial'. It is used to describe something that provides a significant advantage, profit, or positive outcome. This term is often used in contexts related to education, health, and business to indicate that something is useful or advantageous. For example: This book is beneficial for students「この本は学生にとって有益です」(このほんはがくせいにとってゆうえきです). The meeting was beneficial for the company「その会議は会社にとって有益でした」(そのかいぎはかいしゃにとってゆうえきでした). It can also be used to describe actions or information that are helpful or valuable.

Radical

月

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

165

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Morning

Reading

Parts

月Moon, Month 龺Eminent (卓)

Example Word

朝顔: morning glory. The Japanese noun '朝顔 (あさがお)' refers to the 'morning glory' flower, known for its trumpet-shaped blooms that typically open in the morning and close by afternoon. This flower is often associated with summer in Japan and is a popular subject in traditional Japanese art and poetry. Example sentences: The morning glory is blooming「朝顔が咲いている」(あさがおがさいている). I planted morning glories in my garden「庭に朝顔を植えた」(にわにあさがおをうえた).

Radical

月

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

210

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hope, Ambition

Reading

Parts

亡Death, Deceased 月Moon, Month 王King

Example Word

望む: desire or hope. The Japanese verb '望む (のぞむ)' primarily means 'to desire' or 'to hope'. It is used to express a strong wish or aspiration for something. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as personal desires, hopes for the future, or even in more formal or literary settings. For example: I hope for peace「平和を望む」(へいわをのぞむ). She desires success「彼女は成功を望む」(かのじょはせいこうをのぞむ). It is important to note that '望む' often carries a sense of earnestness or deep longing, making it suitable for expressing heartfelt wishes or ambitions.

Radical

月

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

367

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Obey, Clothing

Reading

Parts

月Moon, Month 𠬝Clothing (服)

Example Word

制服: uniform. The Japanese noun '制服 (せいふく)' refers to a 'uniform', typically worn by students, employees, or members of an organization. It is commonly associated with school uniforms in Japan, which are a significant part of the culture. For example: I wear a uniform to school「私は学校に制服を着ます」(わたしはがっこうにせいふくをきます). The company requires employees to wear uniforms「会社は従業員に制服を着ることを要求します」(かいしゃはじゅうぎょういんにせいふくをきることをようきゅうします). The word can also be used more broadly to refer to any standardized clothing worn by a group.

Radical

月

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

460

Radical Form

𠬝

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Time, Period

Reading

Parts

月Moon, Month 其That

Example Word

時期: period. The Japanese noun '時期 (じき)' refers to a specific period or time frame. It is often used to denote a particular season, era, or phase in time. This word can be applied in various contexts, such as historical periods, seasonal changes, or stages in a process. For example: the cherry blossom season is the best period to visit Japan「桜の時期は日本を訪れるのに最適な時期です」(さくらのじきはにほんをおとずれるのにさいてきなじきです). The period of economic growth was short「経済成長の時期は短かった」(けいざいせいちょうのじきはみじかかった). It's important to note that '時期' can also imply a sense of timing or appropriateness, as in 'the right time' or 'the right period' for something to occur.

Radical

月

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

511

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Clear, Cheerful

Reading

Parts

良Good 月Moon, Month

Example Word

朗らか: cheerful. The Japanese adjective '朗らか (ほがらか)' means 'cheerful' or 'bright'. It is used to describe someone who has a cheerful and optimistic personality, or a situation that feels lighthearted and pleasant. This word often conveys a sense of openness and positivity. For example: She has a cheerful personality「彼女は朗らかな性格です」(かのじょはほがらかなせいかくです). The atmosphere at the party was cheerful「パーティーの雰囲気は朗らかでした」(パーティーのふんいきはほがらかでした). Note that '朗らか' is often used to describe people or moods rather than objects.

Radical

月

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1677

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Emporer, Majestic plural, Imperial we

Reading

Parts

月Moon, Month 关Close

Radical

月

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2115

Handwriting