kanji

Meaning

Walk

Reading

Parts

止Stop 少Few

Example Word

散歩: walk. The Japanese verbal noun '散歩 (さんぽ)' means 'walk' or 'stroll'. It refers to the act of walking leisurely, often for relaxation, exercise, or enjoyment. This word is commonly used to describe a casual walk, such as taking a stroll in a park or around the neighborhood. For example: I took a walk in the park「公園で散歩しました」(こうえんでさんぽしました). Let's go for a walk「散歩に行きましょう」(さんぽにいきましょう). It can also be used to describe walking a pet, as in '犬の散歩 (いぬのさんぽ) (walking the dog)'. Note that '散歩' implies a relaxed and unhurried pace, unlike more purposeful walking like commuting or hiking.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

150

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Correct

Reading

Parts

一One 止Stop

Example Word

訂正: correction. The Japanese verbal noun '訂正 (ていせい)' means 'correction'. It refers to the act of revising or amending something to make it right or accurate. This term is commonly used in contexts such as correcting errors in documents, statements, or data. For example: Please make the necessary corrections「必要な訂正をしてください」(ひつようなていせいをしてください). The teacher made a correction to the student's answer「先生は学生の答えを訂正しました」(せんせいはがくせいのこたえをていせいしました). It is important to note that '訂正' is often used in formal or professional settings where accuracy is crucial.

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

止め: stop. The Japanese noun '止め (とめ)' means 'stop'. It refers to the act of stopping or halting something, or the state of being stopped. This word is often used in contexts where an action, movement, or process is being brought to an end. For example: the train came to a stop「電車が止めになった」(でんしゃがとめになった). Please stop the music「音楽を止めてください」(おんがくをとめてください). It can also be used in martial arts to refer to a finishing move or decisive action, such as '止めを刺す (とめをさす)', which literally means 'to deliver the finishing blow'.

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

二十歳: twenty years old. The Japanese noun '二十歳 (はたち)' specifically refers to the age of 20 years old. In Japan, turning 20 is a significant milestone as it marks the age of adulthood, celebrated during the Coming of Age Day (成人の日, せいじんのひ). This term is often used in contexts related to legal adulthood, responsibilities, and celebrations. For example: She turned 20 this year「彼女は今年二十歳になった」(かのじょはことしはたちになった). In Japan, you become an adult at 20「日本では二十歳で成人になる」(にほんでははたちでせいじんになる).

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

学歴: academic background. The Japanese noun '学歴 (がくれき)' refers to a person's academic background or educational history. It is commonly used in contexts such as job applications, resumes, or discussions about someone's qualifications. For example: His academic background is impressive「彼の学歴はすごい」(かれのがくれきはすごい). The company values academic background「その会社は学歴を重視する」(そのかいしゃはがくれきをじゅうしする). It is important to note that '学歴' specifically refers to formal education, such as degrees or schools attended, rather than informal learning or skills.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

634

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tooth

Reading

Parts

止Stop 米Rice 凵Open box

Example Word

歯医者: dentist. The Japanese noun '歯医者 (はいしゃ)' means 'dentist'. It refers to a medical professional who specializes in the care and treatment of teeth and oral health. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing dental appointments or issues. For example: I went to the dentist「歯医者に行きました」(はいしゃにいきました). The dentist is kind「その歯医者は優しいです」(そのはいしゃはやさしいです). It is important to note that '歯医者' is often used interchangeably with '歯科医 (しかい)', though '歯医者' is more casual and commonly used in spoken language.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1006

Handwriting