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Radical 冫

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cold

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    hi

    つめ

    tsume

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    Ice (水)Orders

    Example Word

    冷える: cool. The Japanese verb '冷える (ひえる)' means 'to cool' or 'to become cold'. It is often used to describe a decrease in temperature, either literally or metaphorically. For example: the beer has cooled「ビールが冷えた」(びーるがひえた). My body feels cold「体が冷える」(からだがひえる). This verb can also be used to describe a cooling of emotions or relationships, such as 'their relationship has cooled down'「彼らの関係は冷えた」(かれらのかんけいはひえた). Note that '冷える' is an intransitive verb, meaning it does not take a direct object. To express the action of cooling something else, the transitive verb '冷やす (ひやす)' is used.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    544

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Winter

    Reading

    kunyomiふゆ

    fuyu

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Late Ice (水)

    Example Word

    冬休み: winter vacation. The Japanese noun '冬休み (ふゆやすみ)' refers to a 'winter vacation' or 'winter break'. This term is commonly used to describe the holiday period during winter, especially in schools and workplaces. It typically occurs around late December to early January, coinciding with the New Year holidays in Japan. For example: I will go skiing during winter vacation「冬休みにスキーに行きます」(ふゆやすみにスキーにいきます). Winter vacation is a time to relax「冬休みはリラックスする時間です」(ふゆやすみはリラックスするじかんです). The term is often associated with family gatherings, travel, and seasonal activities.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    817

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Congeal

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    こご

    kogo

    onyomiぎょう

    gyou

    Parts

    Ice (水)Doubt, Suspect

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1276

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nifty

    Reading

    kunyomiすご

    sugo

    onyomiせい

    sei

    Parts

    Ice (水)Wife

    Example Word

    凄まじい: intense. The Japanese adjective '凄まじい (すさまじい)' means 'intense' or 'terrific'. It is used to describe something that is extremely powerful, severe, or impressive, often in a way that is overwhelming or awe-inspiring. This word can be used to describe natural phenomena, emotions, or actions. For example: the storm was intense「嵐が凄まじかった」(あらしがすさまじかった). His determination is intense「彼の決意は凄まじい」(かれのけついはすさまじい). It can also carry a nuance of something being fearsome or terrifying, depending on the context. For instance: the battle was fierce「戦いは凄まじかった」(たたかいはすさまじかった).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1303

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Freeze, Frozen

    Reading

    kunyomiこお

    koo

    こご

    kogo

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Ice (水)East

    Example Word

    冷凍: freezing. The Japanese verbal noun '冷凍 (れいとう)' means 'freezing'. It refers to the process of preserving food or other items by lowering their temperature to below freezing point. This term is commonly used in contexts related to food storage, such as in supermarkets or home kitchens. For example: I froze the fish「魚を冷凍した」(さかなをれいとうした). This meat is frozen「この肉は冷凍されている」(このにくはれいとうされている). It's important to note that '冷凍' is often used in compound words, such as '冷凍庫 (れいとうこ) (freezer)' or '冷凍食品 (れいとうしょくひん) (frozen food)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1616

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Melting, Smelting

    Reading

    kunyomi

    i

    onyomi

    ya

    Parts

    Ice (水)Pedestal, Machine

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1893

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approve, Semi

    Reading

    onyomiじゅん

    jun

    Parts

    Ice (水)Bird

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2120

    Handwriting

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