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kanji
月Meaning
Moon, Month
Reading
kunyomiつきtsuki
onyomiげつgetsu
がつgatsu
Parts
三Three 丿Katakana no 亅Barb
Example Word
先月: last month. The Japanese noun '先月 (せんげつ)' means 'last month'. It refers to the month immediately preceding the current one. This word is commonly used in daily conversation and writing to refer to recent past events. For example: I went to Japan last month「先月日本に行きました」(せんげつにほんにいきました). Last month was very busy「先月はとても忙しかった」(せんげつはとてもいそがしかった). Note that'先月'is specifically used to talk about the previous month and should not be confused with other time-related terms such as '先週 (せんしゅう)' which means 'last week' or '去年 (きょねん)' which means 'last year'.
Radical
月
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
76
Handwriting
kanji
有Meaning
Exist
Reading
kunyomiあa
onyomiゆうyuu
うu
Parts
𠂇Cliff (厂)月Moon, Month
Example Word
特有: unique. The Japanese adjective '特有 (とくゆう)' means 'unique' or 'peculiar to'. It is used to describe something that is characteristic or distinctive to a particular thing, place, or group. This adjective often implies that the characteristic is not found elsewhere or is specific to the subject being described. For example: This plant is unique to Japan「この植物は日本特有です」(このしょくぶつはにほんとくゆうです). The culture has its own unique customs「その文化には特有の習慣がある」(そのぶんかにはとくゆうのしゅうかんがある).
Radical
月
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
165
Handwriting
kanji
朝Meaning
Morning
Reading
kunyomiあさasa
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
月Moon, Month 龺Eminent (卓)
Example Word
朝食: breakfast. The Japanese noun '朝食 (ちょうしょく)' means 'breakfast'. It refers to the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning. This word is more formal compared to the casual term '朝ごはん (あさごはん)'. It is commonly used in written language, formal settings, or when emphasizing the meal's importance. For example: I eat breakfast every morning「私は毎朝朝食を食べます」(わたしはまいあさちょうしょくをたべます). Breakfast is the most important meal of the day「朝食は一日で最も重要な食事です」(ちょうしょくはいちにちでもっともじゅうようなしょくじです).
Radical
月
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
210
Handwriting
kanji
望Meaning
Hope, Ambition
Reading
kunyomiのぞnozo
onyomiもうmou
ぼうbou
Parts
亡Death, Deceased 月Moon, Month 王King
Example Word
展望: view. The Japanese noun '展望 (てんぼう)' refers to a 'view' or 'prospect', often implying a wide or expansive view, such as from a high place or in a figurative sense. It can be used to describe both physical views and abstract prospects or outlooks. For example: The view from the tower is amazing「展望台からの眺めは素晴らしい」(てんぼうだいからのながめはすばらしい). We have a bright outlook for the future「私たちは未来に対して明るい展望を持っている」(わたしたちはみらいにたいしてあかるいてんぼうをもっている). This word is commonly used in contexts involving scenery, future plans, or expectations.
Radical
月
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
367
Handwriting
kanji
服Meaning
Obey, Clothing
Reading
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
月Moon, Month 𠬝Clothing (服)
Example Word
衣服: clothing. The Japanese noun '衣服 (いふく)' refers to 'clothing' or 'garments'. It is a general term used to describe items worn on the body, such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc. This word is often used in formal or written contexts, but can also be used in everyday conversation. For example: I bought new clothing「新しい衣服を買いました」(あたらしいいふくをかいました). This store sells high-quality clothing「この店は高品質の衣服を売っています」(このみせはこうひんしつのいふくをうっています). The word '衣服' can also be used in more specific contexts, such as traditional Japanese clothing like kimono or yukata.
Radical
月
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
460
Radical Form
𠬝
Handwriting
kanji
期Meaning
Time, Period
Reading
onyomiごgo
きki
Parts
月Moon, Month 其That
Example Word
定期: regular or commuter pass. The Japanese noun '定期 (ていき)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'regular', referring to something that occurs at fixed intervals or is consistent in nature. For example: a regular meeting「定期の会議」(ていきのかいぎ). The second meaning is 'commuter pass', specifically referring to a ticket or pass used for regular commuting, such as on trains or buses. For example: I bought a commuter pass「定期を買いました」(ていきをかいました). It's important to note that the context in which '定期' is used will determine which meaning is intended.
Radical
月
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
511
Handwriting
kanji
朗Meaning
Clear, Cheerful
Reading
kunyomiほがhoga
onyomiろうrou
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
10JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1677
Handwriting