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Radical 戈 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

Page 1

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Self, Ego

    Reading

    kunyomi

    wa

    われ

    ware

    onyomi

    ga

    Parts

    Hand

    Example Word

    我: I or we. The Japanese pronoun '我 (われ)' is a formal or literary way to refer to oneself or a group. It can mean 'I' or 'we' depending on the context. This pronoun is often used in written language, speeches, or formal settings, and it carries a somewhat archaic or solemn tone. It is less commonly used in everyday conversation, where '私 (わたし)' or '僕 (ぼく)' are more typical for 'I', and '私たち (わたしたち)' for 'we'. Example sentences: I will never forget this「我はこれを忘れない」(われはこれをわすれない). We must protect our homeland「我らは祖国を守らねばならない」(われらはそこくをまもらねばならない). Note that '我' can also appear in compound words like '我々 (われわれ)', which explicitly means 'we'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    182

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Become

    Reading

    kunyomi

    na

    onyomiじょう

    jou

    せい

    sei

    Parts

    Example Word

    編成: organization or formation. The Japanese noun '編成 (へんせい)' can mean 'formation' or 'organization', depending on the context. It is often used to describe the arrangement or structuring of groups, teams, or systems. For example, in the context of a sports team, it refers to the formation of players. In a business or organizational context, it refers to the structuring of departments or teams. Example sentences: The formation of the soccer team was changed「サッカーチームの編成が変わった」(サッカーチームのへんせいがかわった). The organization of the company is very efficient「会社の編成はとても効率的だ」(かいしゃのへんせいはとてもこうりつてきだ). Note that '編成' is often used in formal or technical contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    204

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, War

    Reading

    kunyomiたたか

    tataka

    いくさ

    ikusa

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Parts

    Simple, Single

    Example Word

    挑戦: challenge. The Japanese verbal noun '挑戦 (ちょうせん)' means 'challenge'. It refers to the act of taking on a difficult task, problem, or opponent, often with the intention of overcoming it. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, personal goals, or professional endeavors. For example: He accepted the challenge「彼は挑戦を受け入れた」(かれはちょうせんをうけいれた). I want to challenge myself「自分自身に挑戦したい」(じぶんじしんにちょうせんしたい). The nuance of '挑戦' often implies courage and determination to face something difficult or new.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    290

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Play, Frolic

    Reading

    kunyomiたわむ

    tawamu

    じゃ

    ja

    za

    onyomi

    ge

    gi

    Parts

    Empty, Void

    Example Word

    悪戯: mischief or prank. The Japanese noun '悪戯 (いたずら)' can mean 'mischief' or 'prank'. It refers to playful or harmless actions intended to cause amusement or minor trouble. It can also imply a sense of naughtiness or teasing. For example: The child's mischief made everyone laugh「子供の悪戯がみんなを笑わせた」(こどものいたずらがみんなをわらわせた). He played a prank on his friend「彼は友達に悪戯をした」(かれはともだちにいたずらをした). The word can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation depending on the context, but it generally describes lighthearted behavior.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1057

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Receive

    Reading

    kunyomiいただ

    itada

    onyomiたい

    tai

    Example Word

    頂戴: receive. The Japanese verbal noun '頂戴 (ちょうだい)' is a polite and humble way to say 'receive' or 'accept'. It is often used when asking for something politely or when receiving something from someone of higher status. It can also be used as a humble way to say 'eat' or 'drink'. For example: Please give me that book「その本を頂戴」(そのほんをちょうだい). I received a gift from my teacher「先生からプレゼントを頂戴しました」(せんせいからプレゼントをちょうだいしました). It's important to note that this word is often used in formal or polite situations, and is not typically used in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1383

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Admonish, Commandment

    Reading

    kunyomiいまし

    imashi

    onyomiかい

    kai

    Parts

    Twenty

    Example Word

    警戒: caution. The Japanese verbal noun '警戒 (けいかい)' means 'caution' or 'vigilance'. It refers to the act of being watchful or alert to potential danger or trouble. This word is often used in contexts where one needs to be careful or on guard, such as in security, safety, or even interpersonal relationships. For example: The police are on high alert「警察は警戒を強めている」(けいさつはけいかいをつよめている). We must be cautious of natural disasters「自然災害に警戒しなければならない」(しぜんさいがいにけいかいしなければならない). The word can also be used in phrases like '警戒心 (けいかいしん)', which means 'sense of caution' or 'wariness'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1421

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Grieve, Relatives

    Reading

    kunyomiいた

    ita

    うれ

    ure

    みうち

    miuchi

    onyomiそく

    soku

    せき

    seki

    Parts

    Example Word

    親戚: relative. The Japanese noun '親戚 (しんせき)' refers to a 'relative' or 'family member'. It is used to describe someone who is related by blood or marriage, such as aunts, uncles, cousins, or in-laws. This term is broader than '家族 (かぞく)', which specifically refers to immediate family members like parents, siblings, or children. For example: I visited my relatives「親戚を訪ねた」(しんせきをたずねた). She has many relatives「彼女は親戚が多い」(かのじょはしんせきがおおい). The word can also be used in formal or casual contexts, depending on the situation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1827

    Handwriting