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Radical 干

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Year

    Reading

    kunyomiとし

    toshi

    onyomiねん

    nen

    Parts

    Cliff Noon

    Example Word

    中年: middle age. The Japanese noun '中年 (ちゅうねん)' refers to 'middle age', typically describing people in their 40s to 50s. It is often used to discuss life stages, societal roles, or physical changes associated with this period of life. For example: He is in middle age「彼は中年です」(かれはちゅうねんです). Middle age is a busy time of life「中年は忙しい時期です」(ちゅうねんはいそがしいじきです). The term can carry nuances of responsibility, maturity, or even crisis, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    37

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flat

    Reading

    kunyomiひら

    hira

    たい

    tai

    onyomiへい

    hei

    びょう

    byou

    Parts

    Dry Divide

    Example Word

    不平: complaint. The Japanese adjectival noun '不平 (ふへい)' means 'complaint' or 'dissatisfaction'. It is used to express discontent or grievances about a situation, often implying that the speaker feels unfairly treated. This word can be used in various contexts, such as personal, social, or workplace situations. For example: he has a complaint about his salary「彼は給料について不平がある」(かれはきゅうりょうについてふへいがある). She always complains about everything「彼女はいつも何かについて不平を言っている」(かのじょはいつもなにかについてふへいをいっている). Note that '不平' often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting a persistent or unreasonable dissatisfaction.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    111

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Happiness

    Reading

    kunyomiさいわ

    saiwa

    しあわ

    shiawa

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Soil 𢆉Sheep (羊)

    Example Word

    幸い: fortunate. The Japanese adjectival noun '幸い (さいわい)' means 'fortunate' or 'luckily'. It is used to describe a situation or outcome that is favorable or beneficial. This word can also function as an adverb, meaning 'fortunately' or 'luckily'. For example: Fortunately, it didn't rain「幸い、雨は降らなかった」(さいわい、あめはふらなかった). It was fortunate that he arrived on time「彼が時間通りに到着して幸いだった」(かれがじかんどおりにとうちゃくしてさいわいだった). The word often carries a sense of gratitude or relief about the positive outcome.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    380

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dry

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    ho

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Example Word

    梅干: pickled plum. The Japanese noun '梅干 (うめぼし)' refers to pickled plums, a traditional Japanese food made by pickling ume fruits in salt and drying them. They are known for their sour and salty taste and are often eaten with rice or used as a flavoring in bento boxes. Example sentences: I like pickled plums「梅干が好きです」(うめぼしがすきです). Pickled plums are good for your health「梅干は健康に良いです」(うめぼしはけんこうにいいです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1121

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk, Main

    Reading

    kunyomiみき

    miki

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Car Dry

    Example Word

    幹部: executive. The Japanese noun '幹部 (かんぶ)' refers to an executive or a high-ranking official within an organization, such as a company, political party, or other group. It typically denotes someone in a leadership or managerial position who holds significant responsibility. For example: The executive made an important decision「幹部が重要な決定をした」(かんぶがじゅうようなけっていをした). She is a member of the company's executive team「彼女は会社の幹部です」(かのじょはかいしゃのかんぶです). The term is often used in formal or professional contexts and emphasizes the person's role in decision-making and leadership.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1480

    Handwriting

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