kanji

Meaning

Direction

Reading

Parts

丶Dot 万Ten thousand

Example Word

方角: direction. The Japanese noun '方角 (ほうがく)' refers to a cardinal or compass direction, such as north, south, east, or west. It is used to indicate the orientation or bearing of something. For example: Which direction is the station?「駅はどの方角ですか？」(えきはどのほうがくですか？). The wind is blowing from the north「風は北の方角から吹いています」(かぜはきたのほうがくからふいています). This word is often used in navigation, weather reports, or when giving directions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the 'direction' of a situation or trend.

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

22

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Travel

Reading

Parts

方Direction 𠂉Person (人)𧘇Garment (衣)

Example Word

旅客: passenger. The Japanese noun '旅客 (りょかく)' refers to a 'passenger', specifically someone who is traveling by a mode of transportation such as a train, plane, or ship. It is commonly used in contexts related to transportation and travel. For example: The passengers boarded the plane「旅客が飛行機に乗りました」(りょかくがひこうきにのりました). The train is full of passengers「列車は旅客でいっぱいです」(れっしゃはりょかくでいっぱいです). This term is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in transportation schedules or announcements.

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

447

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Family

Reading

Parts

方Direction 矢Arrow 𠂉Person (人)

Example Word

水族館: aquarium. The Japanese noun '水族館 (すいぞくかん)' refers to an 'aquarium', a facility where aquatic animals and plants are kept and displayed for public viewing. This word is commonly used to describe places that house marine life, such as fish, dolphins, and other sea creatures, often for educational or entertainment purposes. Example sentences: Let's go to the aquarium「水族館に行きましょう」(すいぞくかんにいきましょう). The aquarium has many colorful fish「その水族館にはたくさんの色とりどりの魚がいます」(そのすいぞくかんにはたくさんのいろとりどりのさかながいます).

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

552

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Flag

Reading

Parts

方Direction 其That

Example Word

国旗: flag or national flag. The Japanese noun '国旗 (こっき)' refers to a 'flag' or specifically a 'national flag'. It is used to denote the official flag of a country, symbolizing its identity and sovereignty. For example: The national flag of Japan is beautiful「日本の国旗は美しい」(にほんのこっきはうつくしい). I saw many national flags at the event「イベントでたくさんの国旗を見た」(イベントでたくさんのこっきをみた). The word is commonly used in contexts related to national identity, international events, and ceremonies.

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1137

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Alms, Carry out

Reading

Parts

方Direction

Example Word

施す: apply or bestow. The Japanese verb '施す (ほどこす)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to bestow' or 'to give', often used in the context of providing help, charity, or something beneficial to others. For example: He bestowed charity on the poor「彼は貧しい人々に施しをした」(かれはまずしいひとびとにほどこしをした). The second meaning is 'to apply' or 'to administer', such as applying a treatment or remedy. For example: The doctor applied a new treatment「医師は新しい治療を施した」(いしはあたらしいちりょうをほどこした). The verb carries a formal tone and is often used in contexts involving care, aid, or professional actions.

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1496

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Gyrate, Rotation

Reading

Parts

方Direction 疋

Radical

方

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1658

Handwriting