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kanji
即Meaning
Instant, Immediate
Reading
kunyomiすなわsunawa
onyomiそくsoku
Parts
艮Stopping 卩Seal
Example Word
即ち: namely. The Japanese conjunction '即ち (すなわち)' means 'namely' or 'in other words'. It is used to clarify or restate something that has been mentioned previously, often to provide a more precise or detailed explanation. This word is commonly used in both written and formal spoken Japanese. For example: He is my best friend, namely, my brother「彼は私の親友、即ち、私の兄です」(かれはわたしのしんゆう、すなわち、わたしのあにです). The solution is simple, namely, to work harder「解決策は簡単だ、即ち、もっと頑張ることだ」(かいけつさくはかんたんだ、すなわち、もっとがんばることだ).
Radical
卩
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
701
Handwriting
kanji
印Meaning
Mark, Seal
Reading
kunyomiしるしshirushi
onyomiいんin
Parts
卩Seal
Example Word
矢印: arrow. The Japanese noun '矢印 (やじるし)' means 'arrow'. It is commonly used to indicate direction or to point towards something specific, such as in signs, maps, or diagrams. For example: follow the arrow「矢印に従ってください」(やじるしにしたがってください). The arrow points to the exit「矢印は出口を指しています」(やじるしはでぐちをさしています). This word is often seen in everyday contexts, such as on road signs or in user interfaces, to guide people visually.
Radical
卩
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
738
Handwriting
kanji
危Meaning
Dangerous
Reading
kunyomiあやaya
あぶabu
onyomiきki
Parts
厃 㔾
Example Word
危ない: dangerous. The Japanese adjective '危ない (あぶない)' primarily means 'dangerous'. It is used to describe situations, actions, or objects that pose a risk or threat. For example: that road is dangerous「その道は危ない」(そのみちはあぶない). It can also imply a sense of urgency or warning, such as 'be careful' or 'watch out'. For instance: watch out, it's dangerous!「危ない、気をつけて！」(あぶない、きをつけて ！). Additionally, '危ない' can sometimes be used colloquially to describe something as 'risky' or 'precarious', like a risky bet「危ない賭け」(あぶないかけ).
Radical
卩
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
757
Handwriting
kanji
却Meaning
Instead, Eliminate
Reading
kunyomiかえってkaette
onyomiきゃくkyaku
Parts
去Past 卩Seal
Example Word
売却: sale. The Japanese noun '売却 (ばいきゃく)' refers to the act of selling or disposing of something, often used in formal or business contexts. It typically implies a deliberate and often large-scale sale, such as selling property, assets, or stocks. For example: The company decided on the sale of its assets「会社は資産の売却を決めた」(かいしゃはしさんのばいきゃくをきめた). He completed the sale of his house「彼は家の売却を完了した」(かれはいえのばいきゃくをかんりょうした). This term is commonly used in legal, financial, or real estate contexts.
Radical
卩
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
995
Handwriting
kanji
卵Meaning
Egg
Reading
kunyomiたまごtamago
onyomiらんran
Parts
卩Seal
Example Word
排卵: ovulation. The Japanese noun '排卵 (はいらん)' refers to the biological process of ovulation, where an egg is released from the ovary. This term is commonly used in medical, biological, and everyday contexts related to reproduction and menstrual cycles. For example: Ovulation occurs around the middle of the menstrual cycle「排卵は月経周期の中頃に起こります」(はいらんはげっけいしゅうきのなかごろにおこります). She is tracking her ovulation「彼女は排卵を記録しています」(かのじょははいらんをきろくしています). The word is often used in discussions about fertility, pregnancy, and health.
Radical
卩
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1639
Handwriting