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Radical 羊 Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

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  • kanji

    Meaning

    Beautiful

    Reading

    kunyomiよし

    yoshi

    うつく

    utsuku

    onyomi

    mi

    bi

    Parts

    𦍌Sheep (羊)Big

    Example Word

    美: beauty. The Japanese noun '美 (び)' means 'beauty'. It refers to the quality or state of being beautiful, often in an aesthetic or artistic sense. This word is commonly used in contexts related to art, nature, or physical appearance. For example: the beauty of nature「自然の美」(しぜんのび). She has a sense of beauty「彼女は美の感覚がある」(かのじょはびのかんかくがある). The word can also appear in compound nouns, such as '美学 (びがく)' (aesthetics) or '美術 (びじゅつ)' (fine arts).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    144

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Righteousness

    Reading

    onyomi

    gi

    Parts

    Sheep Self, Ego

    Example Word

    定義: definition. The Japanese verbal noun '定義 (ていぎ)' means 'definition'. It refers to the precise explanation or description of the meaning, nature, or scope of something. This term is commonly used in academic, technical, and formal contexts to establish clarity or set boundaries. For example: The definition of this term is unclear「この用語の定義は不明確です」(このようごのていぎはふめいかくです). We need to define the scope of the project「プロジェクトの範囲を定義する必要があります」(プロジェクトのはんいをていぎするひつようがあります). Note that '定義' can also function as a verb when combined with 'する', as in '定義する (ていぎする)', meaning 'to define'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    205

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Flock

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mu

    むら

    mura

    onyomiぐん

    gun

    Parts

    Ruler, You Sheep

    Example Word

    群集: crowd. The Japanese verbal noun '群集 (ぐんしゅう)' refers to a 'crowd' or a gathering of many people. It is often used to describe a large group of people gathered in one place, such as at an event, in a public space, or during an incident. The word carries a neutral tone and can be used in both positive and negative contexts. For example: A crowd gathered at the scene of the accident「事故の現場に群集が集まった」(じこのげんばにぐんしゅうがあつまった). The crowd cheered loudly at the concert「コンサートで群集が大声で歓声を上げた」(コンサートでぐんしゅうがおおごえでかんせいをあげた). Note that '群集' is often used in written or formal contexts, while in casual speech, words like '人だかり (ひとだかり)' or '群衆 (ぐんしゅう)' might be more common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    790

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Sheep

    Reading

    kunyomiひつじ

    hitsuji

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Divide King

    Example Word

    羊: sheep. The Japanese noun '羊 (ひつじ)' refers to the animal 'sheep'. This word is commonly used in contexts related to animals, farming, or even in idiomatic expressions. For example: The sheep is white「羊は白い」(ひつじはしろい). I saw a sheep in the field「畑で羊を見た」(はたけでひつじをみた). In Japanese culture, sheep are not as commonly referenced as in Western cultures, but they do appear in literature and art. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is meek or follows others without question, similar to the English idiom 'like a sheep'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1513

    Radical Forms

    𦍌, ⺶, 𢆉

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Jealousy, Envy

    Reading

    kunyomiうらや

    uraya

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Example Word

    羨ましい: envious. The Japanese adjective '羨ましい (うらやましい)' means 'envious'. It is used to express a feeling of envy or jealousy towards someone else's possessions, qualities, or circumstances. This word is often used in social contexts where one person has something that another person desires. For example: I am envious of your new car「あなたの新しい車が羨ましい」(あなたのあたらしいくるまがうらやましい). She is envious of her friend's success「彼女は友達の成功を羨ましいと思っている」(かのじょはともだちのせいこうをうらやましいとおもっている). It is important to note that while '羨ましい' can sometimes carry a negative connotation, it can also be used in a more light-hearted or joking manner among friends.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1775

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Feel ashamed

    Reading

    kunyomiはじ

    haji

    ha

    すすめ

    susume

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Sheep (羊) 丿Katakana no

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1898

    Handwriting