kanji

Meaning

Walk

Reading

Parts

止Stop 少Few

Example Word

歩行者: pedestrian. The Japanese noun '歩行者 (ほこうしゃ)' refers to a 'pedestrian', someone who is walking, especially in a city or town. This term is commonly used in contexts related to traffic, safety, and urban planning. For example: Pedestrians should use the crosswalk「歩行者は横断歩道を使うべきです」(ほこうしゃはおうだんほどうをつかうべきです). The road is closed to vehicles but open to pedestrians「その道路は車両通行止めですが、歩行者は通行できます」(そのどうろはしゃりょうつうこうどめですが、ほこうしゃはつうこうできます). It is important to note that '歩行者' specifically refers to people walking, distinguishing them from drivers, cyclists, or other road users.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

150

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Correct

Reading

Parts

一One 止Stop

Example Word

正す: correct. The Japanese verb '正す (ただす)' means 'to correct' or 'to rectify'. It is used when addressing mistakes, errors, or improper behavior, and implies bringing something back to its proper or correct state. This verb can be applied to a wide range of contexts, from correcting someone's behavior to fixing an error in a document. For example: I corrected the mistake「間違いを正した」(まちがいをただした). He corrected his posture「彼は姿勢を正した」(かれはしせいをただした). It is also used in more abstract contexts, such as correcting one's attitude or mindset. Note that this verb often carries a formal or serious tone, and is commonly used in professional or educational settings.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

158

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Military

Reading

Parts

一One 弋Ceremony 止Stop

Example Word

武家: samurai. The Japanese noun '武家 (ぶけ)' refers to the samurai class or warrior families in feudal Japan. It specifically denotes the social class of professional warriors who served the nobility and were bound by the code of bushido. The term is often used in historical contexts to describe the samurai's role, lifestyle, and influence in Japanese society. For example: The samurai were loyal to their lords「武家は主君に忠誠を誓った」(ぶけはしゅくんにちゅうせいをちかった). The culture of the warrior class was unique「武家の文化は独特だった」(ぶけのぶんかはどくとくだった).

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

327

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Stop

Reading

Parts

上Up 丨Stick

Example Word

停止: stop. The Japanese verbal noun '停止 (ていし)' means 'stop' or 'halt'. It is commonly used to describe the cessation of movement, activity, or operation. This term is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as machinery, vehicles, or systems. For example: The train came to a stop「電車が停止した」(でんしゃがていしした). The machine stopped due to an error「機械がエラーで停止した」(きかいがエラーでていしした). Additionally, '停止' can also refer to the suspension or discontinuation of services, processes, or functions, as in: The service has been temporarily stopped「サービスが一時停止している」(サービスがいちじていししている).

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

365

Radical Form

龰

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Year, Years old

Reading

Parts

止Stop 戈 小Small

Example Word

歳: years old. The Japanese suffix '歳 (さい)' is used to indicate age, specifically meaning 'years old'. It is attached to numbers to express someone's age. For example: I am 20 years old「私は20歳です」(わたしはにじゅっさいです). He is 5 years old「彼は5歳です」(かれはごさいです). This suffix is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing age. It is important to note that the pronunciation of '歳' can change depending on the number it follows, such as 'いっさい' for 1 year old, 'はたち' for 20 years old, and 'さい' for most other numbers.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

585

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Curriculum, Continuation

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 日Day, Sun 止Stop

Example Word

履歴書: resume. The Japanese noun '履歴書 (りれきしょ)' refers to a 'resume' or 'curriculum vitae (CV)'. It is a formal document used when applying for jobs, detailing a person's work history, education, skills, and other relevant information. In Japan, submitting a well-prepared 履歴書 is a crucial part of the job application process. Example sentences: Please submit your resume「履歴書を提出してください」(りれきしょをていしゅつしてください). I updated my resume「履歴書を更新しました」(りれきしょをこうしんしました). The format and content of a 履歴書 are often standardized in Japan, and it is typically accompanied by a 職務経歴書 (しょくむけいれきしょ), which provides more detailed work experience.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

634

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tooth

Reading

Parts

止Stop 米Rice 凵Open box

Example Word

虫歯: cavity. The Japanese noun '虫歯 (むしば)' refers to a dental cavity or tooth decay. It is commonly used in medical or everyday contexts to describe a condition where a tooth has been damaged by decay. For example: I have a cavity「虫歯があります」(むしばがあります). You should go to the dentist for your cavity「虫歯を治すために歯医者に行くべきです」(むしばをなおすためにはいしゃにいくべきです). The term is often associated with poor dental hygiene or excessive sugar consumption.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1006

Handwriting