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kanji
所Meaning
Place
Reading
kunyomiところtokoro
onyomiしょsho
Parts
戸Door 斤Axe, Catty
Example Word
刑務所: prison. The Japanese noun '刑務所 (けいむしょ)' refers to a 'prison' or 'penitentiary', a facility where individuals convicted of crimes are incarcerated. This term is specifically used for institutions that house individuals serving sentences for criminal offenses. It is a formal term and is commonly used in legal and official contexts. For example: He was sent to prison「彼は刑務所に送られた」(かれはけいむしょにおくられた). The prison is located outside the city「その刑務所は市の外にあります」(そのけいむしょはしのそとにあります). Note that '刑務所' is distinct from other terms like '拘置所 (こうちしょ)', which refers to a detention center for individuals awaiting trial.
Radical
戶
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
65
Handwriting
kanji
戸Meaning
Door
Reading
kunyomiとto
onyomiこko
Parts
一One 尸Corpse
Example Word
井戸: well. The Japanese noun '井戸 (いど)' refers to a 'well', specifically a water well dug into the ground to access groundwater. This term is commonly used in both rural and historical contexts, as wells were a primary source of water in traditional Japanese households. For example: There is a well in the garden「庭に井戸がある」(にわにいどがある). The water from the well is cold「井戸の水は冷たい」(いどのみずはつめたい). In modern times, wells are less common due to the prevalence of tap water, but the term remains relevant in discussions about traditional architecture or rural life.
Radical
戶
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
196
Handwriting
kanji
房Meaning
Tassel, Chamber
Reading
kunyomiふさfusa
onyomiぼうbou
Parts
戸Door 方Direction
Example Word
冷房: air conditioning. The Japanese verbal noun '冷房 (れいぼう)' refers to 'air conditioning' or specifically the cooling function of an air conditioning system. It is commonly used in contexts related to temperature control in buildings, vehicles, or other enclosed spaces. For example: Please turn on the air conditioning「冷房をつけてください」(れいぼうをつけてください). The air conditioning is too cold「冷房がききすぎている」(れいぼうがききすぎている). This term is often contrasted with '暖房 (だんぼう)', which refers to heating. It is widely used in daily life, especially during hot summer months in Japan.
Radical
戶
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
577
Handwriting
kanji
戻Meaning
Return
Reading
kunyomiもどmodo
onyomiれいrei
Parts
户 大Big
Example Word
取り戻す: recover. The Japanese verb '取り戻す (とりもどす)' means 'to recover' or 'to regain'. It is used when someone retrieves something that was lost, taken, or diminished. This can apply to physical objects, abstract concepts like time or health, or even emotional states. For example: I recovered my lost wallet「なくした財布を取り戻した」(なくしたさいふをとりもどした). She regained her confidence「彼女は自信を取り戻した」(かのじょはじしんをとりもどした). The verb often implies effort or struggle in the process of recovery. It can also be used in contexts like recovering lost time or reclaiming a position or status.
Radical
戶
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
9Frequency
668
Handwriting
kanji
扉Meaning
Door, Front door
Reading
kunyomiとびらtobira
onyomiひhi
Parts
戸Door 非Mistake, Negative
Example Word
扉: door. The Japanese noun '扉 (とびら)' refers to a 'door'. This word is often used to describe a door that is more substantial or significant than a regular door, such as a gate, a portal, or the door to a special place. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: the door to a new world「新しい世界への扉」(あたらしいせかいへのとびら). The heavy wooden door creaked open「重い木の扉がきしみながら開いた」(おもいきのとびらがきしみながらひらいた). The word '扉' carries a sense of importance or transition, often implying a passage to something new or different.
Radical
戶
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1039
Handwriting
kanji
扇Meaning
Fan, Folding fan
Reading
kunyomiあおao
おうぎougi
onyomiせんsen
Parts
戸Door 羽Feather
Example Word
扇風機: fan. The Japanese noun '扇風機 (せんぷうき)' refers to an electric fan, specifically a device used to circulate air and create a cooling effect. It is commonly used in homes, offices, and other indoor spaces, especially during hot weather. Example sentences: The fan is on「扇風機がついている」(せんぷうきがついている). Please turn on the fan「扇風機をつけてください」(せんぷうきをつけてください). This fan is quiet「この扇風機は静かです」(このせんぷうきはしずかです). Note that '扇風機' specifically refers to electric fans and not handheld fans, which are called '団扇 (うちわ)'.
Radical
戶
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1527
Handwriting