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kanji
的Meaning
Target
Reading
kunyomiまとmato
onyomiてきteki
Parts
白White
Example Word
男性的: masculine. The Japanese adjective '男性的 (だんせいてき)' means 'masculine'. It is used to describe qualities, characteristics, or behaviors that are traditionally associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, or physical appearance. This word can be applied to people, traits, or even objects that evoke a masculine impression. For example: He has a masculine appearance「彼は男性的な外見だ」(かれはだんせいてきながいけんだ). This design feels very masculine「このデザインはとても男性的だ」(このデザインはとてもだんせいてきだ). Note that this word is often used in a descriptive or comparative context, and it carries a neutral to positive connotation depending on the situation.
Radical
白
Stroke Count
8JLPT
UnknownGrade
4Frequency
42
Handwriting
kanji
白Meaning
White
Reading
kunyomiしろshiro
しらshira
onyomiびゃくbyaku
はくhaku
Parts
丿Katakana no 日Day, Sun
Example Word
明白: clear or obvious. The Japanese adjectival noun '明白 (めいはく)' means 'clear' or 'obvious'. It is used to describe something that is evident, unambiguous, or easily understood. This word is often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize clarity or certainty. For example: The evidence is clear「証拠は明白だ」(しょうこはめいはくだ). It's obvious that he is lying「彼が嘘をついているのは明白だ」(かれがうそをついているのはめいはくだ). Note that '明白' is often followed by the copula 'だ' or 'です' to form a complete statement.
Radical
白
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
95
Handwriting
kanji
百Meaning
Hundred
Reading
kunyomiももmomo
onyomiひゃくhyaku
Parts
一One 白White
Example Word
百: hundred. The Japanese noun '百 (ひゃく)' means 'hundred'. It is used to denote the number 100. This word is commonly used in counting, pricing, and other contexts where numbers are involved. For example: there are a hundred people「百人がいます」(ひゃくにんがいます). This book costs a hundred yen「この本は百円です」(このほんはひゃくえんです). It's important to note that '百' can be combined with other numbers to form larger numbers, such as '二百 (にひゃく)' for 200 or '三百 (さんびゃく)' for 300.
Radical
白
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
224
Handwriting
kanji
皆Meaning
All
Reading
kunyomiみなmina
みんなminna
onyomiかいkai
Parts
比Compare, Ratio 白White
Example Word
皆: everyone. The Japanese noun '皆 (みな)' means 'everyone' or 'all'. It is used to refer to a group of people collectively, emphasizing inclusivity. This word is often used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: Everyone is here「皆がここにいます」(みながここにいます). Let's all do our best「皆で頑張りましょう」(みなでがんばりましょう). It can also be used in phrases like '皆さん (みなさん)', which is a polite way to address a group of people, similar to 'ladies and gentlemen' or 'everyone' in English.
Radical
白
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
403
Handwriting
kanji
皇Meaning
Emperor
Reading
onyomiこうkou
おうou
Parts
王King 白White
Example Word
天皇: emperor. The Japanese noun '天皇 (てんのう)' refers to the 'emperor' of Japan, specifically the hereditary monarch who serves as the symbolic head of state. This term is deeply rooted in Japanese history and culture, and the emperor is considered a unifying figure for the nation. For example: The emperor visited the shrine「天皇が神社を訪れた」(てんのうがじんじゃをおとずれた). The emperor's role is largely ceremonial「天皇の役割は主に儀式的です」(てんのうのやくわりはおもにぎしきてきで す). The term is also used in historical contexts to refer to past emperors.
Radical
白
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
782
Handwriting