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Radical 止 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Walk

    Reading

    kunyomiある

    aru

    あゆ

    ayu

    onyomi

    ho

    bu

    Parts

    Stop Few

    Example Word

    歩: step. The Japanese suffix '歩 (ほ)' is used to indicate a unit of measurement for steps or walking distance. It is often used in contexts related to walking, such as counting steps or measuring distances in terms of steps. For example: I walked 10,000 steps today「今日は1万歩歩きました」(きょうはいちまんほあるきました). The park is about 500 steps away from here「公園はここから約500歩です」(こうえんはここからやくごひゃくほです). This suffix is commonly used in health and fitness contexts to track physical activity.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    150

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Correct

    Reading

    kunyomiまさ

    masa

    ただ

    tada

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    せい

    sei

    Parts

    One Stop

    Example Word

    正確: accurate. The Japanese adjectival noun '正確 (せいかく)' means 'accurate'. It is used to describe something that is precise, correct, or free from errors. This word is often used in contexts where precision or correctness is important, such as in measurements, information, or descriptions. For example: The clock is accurate「その時計は正確です」(そのとけいはせいかくです). His explanation was accurate「彼の説明は正確でした」(かれのせつめいはせいかくでした). Note that '正確' can also function as a noun, as in '正確さ (せいかくさ)', which means 'accuracy'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    158

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Military

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mu

    たけ

    take

    onyomi

    bu

    Parts

    One Ceremony Stop

    Example Word

    武器: weapon. The Japanese noun '武器 (ぶき)' means 'weapon'. This term refers to any tool or instrument used to inflict harm or damage, typically in combat or self-defense. It can be used literally, such as swords or guns, or metaphorically, such as skills or strategies. For example: he carries a weapon「彼は武器を持っている」(かれはぶきをもっている). Knowledge is a powerful weapon「知識は強力な武器だ」(ちしきはきょうりょくなぶきだ). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as in business or sports, to describe something that gives an advantage.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    327

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Stop

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    to

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    Up 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

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    365

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Year, Years old

    Reading

    onyomiせい

    sei

    さい

    sai

    Parts

    Stop 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

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    585

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Curriculum, Continuation

    Reading

    onyomiれき

    reki

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Day, Sun Stop

    Example Word

    履歴: history. The Japanese noun '履歴 (りれき)' refers to a record or history of events, actions, or experiences. It is commonly used in contexts such as job histories, academic records, or personal histories. For example: Please submit your job history「履歴を提出してください」(りれきをていしゅつしてください). His academic history is impressive「彼の学歴は素晴らしい」(かれのがくれきはすばらしい). This word can also be used in digital contexts, such as browser history 'ブラウザの履歴 (ぶらうざのりれき)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    634

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Tooth

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    Stop Rice 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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1006

    Handwriting