kanji

Meaning

Inside

Reading

Parts

冂Enclosure 人Person

Example Word

内陸: inland. The Japanese noun '内陸 (ないりく)' refers to the 'inland' or 'interior' regions of a country, away from the coast. It is commonly used to describe areas that are geographically distant from the sea or ocean. For example: The city is located inland「その都市は内陸にある」(そのとしはないりくにある). Inland areas often have different climates compared to coastal regions「内陸地域は海岸地域と気候が異なることが多い」(ないりくちいきはかいがんちいきときこうがことなることがおおい). This term is particularly useful in geography, travel, and weather discussions.

Radical

冂

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

107

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Circle, Yen

Reading

Parts

冂Enclosure 丄Up (上)

Example Word

円高: yen strength. The Japanese noun '円高 (えんだか)' refers to a situation where the value of the Japanese yen is strong or high relative to other currencies. This term is commonly used in economic and financial contexts to describe the yen's exchange rate. For example: The yen's strength is affecting exports「円高が輸出に影響を与えている」(えんだかがゆしゅつにえいきょうをあたえている). Due to the strong yen, traveling abroad has become cheaper「円高のため、海外旅行が安くなった」(えんだかのため、かいがいりょこうがやすくなった). It's important to note that '円高' is often discussed in relation to its opposite, '円安 (えんやす)', which means a weak yen.

Radical

冂

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

520

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Again, Twice

Reading

Parts

一One 冉

Example Word

再会: reunion. The Japanese verbal noun '再会 (さいかい)' means 'reunion'. It refers to the act of meeting someone again after a period of separation. This word is often used in emotional or significant contexts, such as reuniting with old friends, family members, or loved ones. For example: I had a reunion with my old friend「私は昔の友達と再会した」(わたしはむかしのともだちとさいかいした). We will have a reunion next year「私たちは来年再会するでしょう」(わたしたちはらいねんさいかいするでしょう). The word carries a sense of nostalgia and importance, emphasizing the value of reconnecting with someone after time apart.

Radical

冂

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

658

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Book, Volume

Reading

Parts

冂Enclosure 卄

Example Word

冊: counter. The Japanese suffix '冊 (さつ)' is a counter used specifically for books, magazines, and other bound printed materials. It is attached to numbers to count these items. For example: one book「一冊」(いっさつ), two books「二冊」(にさつ). This counter is essential when discussing quantities of books or similar items in Japanese. Example sentences: I bought three books「本を三冊買いました」(ほんをさんさつかいました). She has five magazines「彼女は雑誌を五冊持っています」(かのじょはざっしをごさつもっています).

Radical

冂

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1508

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Risk

Reading

Parts

日Day, Sun 目Eye

Example Word

冒険: adventure. The Japanese verbal noun '冒険 (ぼうけん)' means 'adventure'. It refers to an exciting or unusual experience, often involving risk or danger. This word is commonly used to describe activities or journeys that are thrilling and out of the ordinary. For example: I love adventure「私は冒険が大好きです」(わたしはぼうけんがだいすきです). They went on an adventure「彼らは冒険に出かけました」(かれらはぼうけんにでかけました). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe taking risks in life or business, as in '人生の冒険 (じんせいのぼうけん) (the adventure of life)'.

Radical

冂

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1610

Handwriting