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kanji
美Meaning
Beautiful
Reading
kunyomiよしyoshi
うつくutsuku
onyomiみmi
びbi
Parts
𦍌Sheep (羊)大Big
Example Word
美人: beauty. The Japanese noun '美人 (びじん)' refers to a beautiful woman or a beauty. It is commonly used to describe someone who is physically attractive, often emphasizing facial beauty. The term can be used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is generally considered a compliment. For example: She is a beauty「彼女は美人だ」(かのじょはびじんだ). That actress is a famous beauty「あの女優は有名な美人だ」(あのじょゆうはゆうめいなびじんだ). The word can also be used in idiomatic expressions or proverbs, such as '美人薄命 (びじんはくめい)', which means 'beautiful women often have unfortunate fates.'
Radical
羊
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
144
Handwriting
kanji
義Meaning
Righteousness
Reading
onyomiぎgi
Parts
羊Sheep 我Self, Ego
Example Word
名義: name or title. The Japanese noun '名義 (めいぎ)' refers to the name under which something is registered or held, often used in legal or formal contexts. It can denote the official name or title associated with a property, account, or position. For example: The property is under his name「その不動産は彼の名義です」(そのふどうさんはかれのめいぎです). She holds the title of director「彼女はディレクターの名義を持っています」(かのじょはディレクターのめいぎをもっています). The word can also imply the formal or legal representation of an entity, such as a company or organization.
Radical
羊
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
205
Handwriting
kanji
群Meaning
Group, Flock
Reading
kunyomiむmu
むらmura
onyomiぐんgun
Parts
君Ruler, You 羊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
羊
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
790
Handwriting
kanji
羊Meaning
Sheep
Reading
kunyomiひつじhitsuji
onyomiようyou
Parts
丷Divide 王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
羊
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
3Frequency
1513
Radical Forms
𦍌, ⺶, 𢆉
Handwriting
kanji
羨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
羊
Stroke Count
13JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1775
Handwriting