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kanji
置Meaning
Put
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiちchi
Parts
网 直Straight, Repair
Example Word
措置: measure. The Japanese verbal noun '措置 (そち)' refers to a 'measure' or 'step' taken to address a situation or problem. It is often used in formal or official contexts to describe actions or policies implemented to resolve issues. For example: The government took measures to prevent the spread of the disease「政府は病気の拡散を防ぐための措置を取った」(せいふはびょうきのかくさんをふせぐためのそちをとった). The company implemented safety measures「会社は安全措置を実施した」(かいしゃはあんぜんそちをじっしした). This term is commonly used in discussions about policies, regulations, or administrative actions.
Radical
网
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
198
Handwriting
kanji
罪Meaning
Sin, Guilt
Reading
kunyomiつみtsumi
onyomiざいzai
Parts
罒Net 非Mistake, Negative
Example Word
罪: crime or sin. The Japanese noun '罪 (つみ)' can mean both 'sin' and 'crime', depending on the context. When referring to 'sin', it often carries a moral or religious connotation, such as an act against divine or ethical laws. For example: he confessed his sin「彼は自分の罪を告白した」(かれはじぶんのつみをこくはくした). When referring to 'crime', it denotes an act punishable by law. For example: committing a crime is wrong「罪を犯すのは間違っている」(つみをおかすのはまちがっている). The word is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but its nuance depends heavily on the situation.
Radical
网
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
628
Handwriting
kanji
署Meaning
Government office
Reading
onyomiしょsho
Parts
罒Net 者Someone
Example Word
署名: signature. The Japanese noun '署名 (しょめい)' refers to a 'signature'. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as signing contracts, documents, or petitions. For example: Please put your signature here「ここに署名してください」(ここにしょめいしてください). The document requires your signature「その書類には署名が必要です」(そのしょるいにはしょめいがひつようです). The word can also be used in legal or official contexts, such as '署名運動 (しょめいうんどう)', which refers to a signature campaign or petition drive.
Radical
网
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1479
Handwriting
kanji
罰Meaning
Punishment, Penalty
Reading
kunyomiばっba
onyomiばつbatsu
ばちbachi
Parts
罒Net 䚯
Example Word
罰: punishment. The Japanese noun '罰 (ばつ)' means 'punishment'. It refers to a penalty or consequence imposed for wrongdoing or breaking rules. This word is often used in legal, moral, or religious contexts. For example: he received punishment for his crime「彼は罪に対して罰を受けた」(かれはつみにたいしてばつをうけた). In Buddhism, bad actions lead to punishment「仏教では悪い行いには罰がある」(ぶっきょうではわるいおこないにはばつがある). The word can also imply divine retribution or karma in certain contexts.
Radical
网
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1503
Handwriting