kanji

Meaning

Nine

Reading

Parts

乙Second, Latter 丿Katakana no

Example Word

九: nine. The Japanese noun '九 (きゅう)' means 'nine'. It is used to represent the number nine in various contexts, such as counting, age, or quantities. For example: I have nine apples「りんごが九つあります」(りんごがきゅうつあります). She is nine years old「彼女は九歳です」(かのじょはきゅうさいです). This word is commonly used in everyday conversations and is essential for basic counting and numerical expressions in Japanese.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

225

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Disorder, Riot

Reading

Parts

舌Tongue 乚

Example Word

乱れる: disorder. The Japanese verb '乱れる (みだれる)' means 'to be in disorder' or 'to be disheveled'. It is used to describe a state of chaos, confusion, or disarray, whether physical, emotional, or situational. For example: Her hair was disheveled「彼女の髪が乱れていた」(かのじょのかみがみだれていた). The meeting descended into chaos「会議が乱れた」(かいぎがみだれた). This verb can also describe emotional turmoil, such as '心が乱れる (こころがみだれる)' (to be emotionally disturbed). It is often used in contexts where something that should be orderly becomes disrupted or messy.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

677

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Breasts, Milk

Reading

Parts

孚 乚

Example Word

牛乳: milk. The Japanese noun '牛乳 (ぎゅうにゅう)' refers specifically to cow's milk. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as when buying milk at the store or drinking it. For example: I drink milk every morning「毎朝牛乳を飲みます」(まいあさぎゅうにゅうをのみます). This milk is delicious「この牛乳は美味しいです」(このぎゅうにゅうはおいしいです). It is important to note that '牛乳' specifically refers to cow's milk and not other types of milk, such as soy milk or almond milk, which have different names in Japanese.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1089

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beg

Reading

Example Word

乞食: beggar. The Japanese noun '乞食 (こじき)' refers to a 'beggar', someone who asks for money or food as charity. This term is often used in historical or literary contexts and can carry a somewhat archaic or harsh tone. It is important to note that this word is not commonly used in modern, polite conversation, as it may be considered derogatory. Example sentences: The beggar sat by the temple「乞食が寺のそばに座っていた」(こじきがてらのそばにすわっていた). He gave some money to the beggar「彼は乞食にお金をあげた」(かれはこじきにおかねをあげた).

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1165

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dry

Reading

Parts

車Car 乞Beg

Example Word

乾かす: dry. The Japanese verb '乾かす (かわかす)' means 'to dry'. It is used to describe the action of removing moisture from something, such as clothes, hair, or dishes. This verb is transitive, meaning it requires a direct object. For example: I dried the clothes「洗濯物を乾かした」(せんたくものをかわかした). She dried her hair with a towel「彼女はタオルで髪を乾かした」(かのじょはタオルでかみをかわかした). It is important to note that '乾かす' is often used in everyday contexts, such as laundry or personal care, and is distinct from '乾く (かわく)', which is the intransitive form meaning 'to become dry'.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1181

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Turtle

Reading

Parts

龟 日Day, Sun

Example Word

亀: turtle or tortoise. The Japanese noun '亀 (かめ)' refers to a turtle or tortoise. It is used to describe the reptile known for its hard shell and slow movement. In Japanese culture, turtles are often associated with longevity and good fortune. For example: I saw a turtle at the zoo「動物園で亀を見た」(どうぶつえんでかめをみた). The tortoise is walking slowly「亀がゆっくり歩いている」(かめがゆっくりあるいている). Note that while 'turtle' and 'tortoise' are distinct in English, '亀' can refer to both in Japanese, with context often clarifying the specific type.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1515

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Second, Latter

Reading

Example Word

乙: second or unique. The Japanese noun '乙 (おつ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'second', as in the second of ten heavenly stems used in the traditional Japanese calendar system. For example: today is the second day of the cycle「今日は乙の日です」(きょうはおつのひです). The second meaning is 'unique' or 'unconventional', often used to describe something quirky or distinctive. For example: that artist has a unique style「あのアーティストは乙なスタイルだ」(あのアーティストはおつなスタイルだ). This second usage is more colloquial and can sometimes carry a slightly humorous or ironic tone.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1559

Radical Forms

⺄, ⺃, 𠃊, 乛

Handwriting