kanji

Meaning

Prosper

Reading

Parts

成Become 皿Plate

Example Word

盛る: serve or pile. The Japanese verb '盛る (もる)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to serve' or 'to dish out', often used in the context of serving food. For example: The chef served rice「シェフがご飯を盛った」(シェフがごはんをもった). The second meaning is 'to pile up' or 'to heap', which can be used both literally and figuratively. For example: She piled up the books「彼女は本を盛った」(かのじょはほんをもった). The verb can also be used in compound verbs or idiomatic expressions, such as '盛り上がる (もりあがる)', which means 'to get excited' or 'to become lively'.

Radical

皿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

684

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Profit, Benefit

Reading

Parts

皿Plate ハ

Example Word

収益: profit or revenue. The Japanese noun '収益 (しゅうえき)' refers to financial gain or income generated from business activities, investments, or other sources. It can mean both 'profit' (net gain after expenses) and 'revenue' (total income before expenses), depending on the context. For example: The company's profit increased「会社の収益が増えた」(かいしゃのしゅうえきがふえた). This quarter's revenue exceeded expectations「今期の収益は予想を上回った」(こんきのしゅうえきはよそうをうわまわった). The word is commonly used in business and financial contexts.

Radical

皿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

972

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Steal

Reading

Parts

次Next 皿Plate

Example Word

強盗: robbery. The Japanese noun '強盗 (ごうとう)' refers to the act of robbery, which involves stealing from a person or place using force or the threat of force. This term is often used in legal contexts and news reports to describe serious crimes. For example: The robbery happened at the bank「強盗は銀行で起こった」(ごうとうはぎんこうでおこった). He was arrested for robbery「彼は強盗で逮捕された」(かれはごうとうでたいほされた). The word can also be used to describe a robber, but the primary meaning is the act of robbery itself.

Radical

皿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1028

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Oversee

Reading

Parts

皿Plate 臣Servant, Retainer

Example Word

監督: director or supervisor. The Japanese verbal noun '監督 (かんとく)' can mean 'director' or 'supervisor', depending on the context. As 'director', it refers to someone who directs films, plays, or other creative works. For example: He is the director of this movie「彼はこの映画の監督です」(かれはこのえいがのかんとくです). As 'supervisor', it refers to someone who oversees or manages a team, project, or organization. For example: The supervisor checked the work「監督が仕事を確認しました」(かんとくがしごとをかくにんしました). The word is versatile and widely used in both creative and professional settings.

Radical

皿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1161

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tray, Disk

Reading

Parts

般Sort, Carrier 皿Plate

Example Word

基盤: foundation. The Japanese noun '基盤 (きばん)' refers to a 'foundation' or 'base' upon which something is built or established. It is often used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as the foundation of a building or the foundational principles of a system. For example: The foundation of this building is strong「この建物の基盤は強い」(このたてもののきばんはつよい). The company's success is built on a solid foundation「その会社の成功はしっかりした基盤の上に築かれている」(そのかいしゃのせいこうはしっかりしたきばんのうえにきずかれている). This word is commonly used in discussions about infrastructure, technology, or organizational structures.

Radical

皿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1411

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Plate

Reading

Parts

丨Stick 一One 冂Enclosure

Example Word

灰皿: ashtray. The Japanese noun '灰皿 (はいざら)' refers to an 'ashtray', a container used for collecting ash and cigarette butts. It is commonly found in smoking areas, restaurants, or homes where smoking is permitted. Example sentences: Please use the ashtray「灰皿を使ってください」(はいざらをつかってください). The ashtray is full「灰皿がいっぱいです」(はいざらがいっぱいです). This word is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its literal definition.

Radical

皿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1463

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tray, Basin

Reading

Parts

分Minute, Part 皿Plate

Example Word

盆踊り: bon dance. The Japanese noun '盆踊り (ぼんおどり)' refers to a traditional Japanese dance performed during the Obon festival, which is a Buddhist event to honor the spirits of deceased ancestors. The dance is typically performed in a circle around a raised platform called a 'yagura', where musicians play traditional music. The dance is a way to celebrate and remember ancestors, and it is often accompanied by the wearing of yukata (light summer kimono). For example: Let's go to the bon dance「盆踊りに行こう」(ぼんおどりにいこう). The bon dance is held at the shrine「盆踊りは神社で行われます」(ぼんおどりはじんじゃでおこなわれます). The atmosphere of the bon dance is lively and festive, with many people participating in the dance and enjoying the food stalls set up around the venue.

Radical

皿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1540

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Alliance

Reading

Parts

明Bright 皿Plate

Example Word

同盟: alliance. The Japanese noun '同盟 (どうめい)' means 'alliance'. It refers to a formal agreement or partnership between two or more parties, often for mutual benefit or to achieve a common goal. This term is commonly used in political, military, or business contexts. For example: The two countries formed an alliance「その二つの国は同盟を結んだ」(そのふたつのくにはどうめいをむすんだ). The companies entered into a strategic alliance「その企業は戦略的同盟を結んだ」(そのきぎょうはせんりゃくてきどうめいをむすんだ). The nuance of '同盟' often implies a formal and binding relationship, distinguishing it from more casual partnerships or collaborations.

Radical

皿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1660

Handwriting