Radical 欠

kanji

次

Meaning

kunyomiつ

tsu

つぎ

tsugi

onyomiじ

ji

し

shi

Parts

冫Ice (水)欠Lack

Example Word

次: next. The Japanese noun '次 (つぎ)' means 'next'. It is commonly used to refer to the following item, event, or point in a sequence. For example: the next station is Shinjuku「次の駅は新宿です」(つぎのえきはしんじゅくです). What's next?「次は何ですか？」(つぎはなんですか？). It can also be used in contexts like 'next time' or 'next step'. For instance: see you next time「また次会いましょう」(またつぎあいましょう). The nuance of '次' often implies a continuation or progression in a sequence, making it a versatile word in both casual and formal settings.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

6

JLPT

N3

Grade

3

Frequency

101

Handwriting

kanji

歌

Meaning

Song

Reading

kunyomiうた

uta

onyomiか

ka

Parts

欠Lack 可Possible

Example Word

歌: song. The Japanese noun '歌 (うた)' means 'song'. It refers to a musical composition with lyrics, typically performed by singing. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as traditional Japanese songs, pop music, or even karaoke. For example: I like this song「この歌が好きです」(このうたがすきです). She sang a beautiful song「彼女は美しい歌を歌った」(かのじょはうつくしいうたをうたった). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something poetic or lyrical, such as 'the song of the wind'「風の歌」(かぜのうた).

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

14

JLPT

N4

Grade

2

Frequency

289

Handwriting

kanji

欲

Meaning

Desire, Longing

Reading

kunyomiほ

ho

onyomiよく

yoku

Parts

谷Valley 欠Lack

Example Word

欲しい: want. The Japanese adjective '欲しい (ほしい)' means 'want'. It is used to express a desire for something or someone. This word is often used to indicate that the speaker wants a specific object or outcome. For example: I want a new car「新しい車が欲しい」(あたらしいくるまがほしい). She wants that book「彼女はその本が欲しい」(かのじょはそのほんがほしい). It can also be used to express a desire for someone to do something, as in 'I want you to come with me'「一緒に来て欲しい」(いっしょにきてほしい). Note that '欲しい' is typically used for tangible objects or specific actions, and it conveys a personal desire.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

11

JLPT

N3

Grade

6

Frequency

767

Handwriting

kanji

欠

Meaning

Lack

Reading

kunyomiか

ka

onyomiけつ

ketsu

Example Word

欠席: absence. The Japanese verbal noun '欠席 (けっせき)' refers to the act of being absent, particularly from events, meetings, or classes. It is commonly used in formal or academic contexts to indicate non-attendance. For example: I will be absent from the meeting tomorrow「明日の会議は欠席します」(あしたのかいぎはけっせきします). His absence was noted by the teacher「先生は彼の欠席に気づいた」(せんせいはかれのけっせきにきづいた). The word can also be used in written notices or announcements, such as '欠席届 (けっせきとどけ)', which means 'notice of absence'.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

4

JLPT

N3

Grade

4

Frequency

1037

Handwriting

kanji

歓

Meaning

Rejoice, Delight

Reading

onyomiかん

kan

Parts

隹Bird 欠Lack

Example Word

歓迎: welcome. The Japanese verbal noun '歓迎 (かんげい)' means 'welcome'. It is used to express a warm reception or acceptance of someone or something. This term is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as welcoming guests, new members, or ideas. For example: We welcome your opinion「あなたの意見を歓迎します」(あなたのいけんをかんげいします). The new employee was warmly welcomed「新しい従業員は温かく歓迎されました」(あたらしいじゅうぎょういんはあたたかくかんげいされました). It can also be used in phrases like '歓迎会 (かんげいかい)', which means 'welcome party'.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

15

JLPT

N1

Grade

7

Frequency

1371

Handwriting

kanji

欧

Meaning

Europe, Europe

Reading

onyomiおう

ou

Parts

区District 欠Lack

Example Word

欧米: west. The Japanese noun '欧米 (おうべい)' refers to 'the West' or 'Western countries', specifically Europe and America. This term is often used in discussions comparing Eastern and Western cultures, technologies, or philosophies. For example: Western culture is interesting「欧米の文化は面白い」(おうべいのぶんかはおもしろい). I want to study in the West「欧米で勉強したい」(おうべいでべんきょうしたい). The term can also be used in contexts discussing globalization or international relations, highlighting the influence or characteristics of Western societies.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

8

JLPT

N2

Grade

8

Frequency

1534

Handwriting

kanji

欺

Meaning

Deceit, Deceive

Reading

kunyomiあざむ

azamu

onyomiぎ

gi

Parts

其That 欠Lack

Example Word

詐欺: fraud. The Japanese noun '詐欺 (さぎ)' means 'fraud'. It refers to the act of deceiving someone for personal gain, often involving money or property. This word is commonly used in legal, financial, and everyday contexts to describe scams, swindles, or dishonest schemes. For example: He was arrested for fraud「彼は詐欺で逮捕された」(かれはさぎでたいほされた). This is a classic case of fraud「これは典型的な詐欺です」(これはてんけいてきなさぎです). The term can also be used in compound words, such as '詐欺師 (さぎし)' (fraudster or con artist).

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

12

JLPT

N1

Grade

8

Frequency

1668

Handwriting

kanji