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kanji
形Meaning
Shape
Reading
kunyomiかたkata
かたちkatachi
onyomiけいkei
ぎょうgyou
Parts
彡Fur 开Open
Example Word
地形: terrain. The Japanese noun '地形 (ちけい)' refers to the physical features of a landscape or the natural shape of the land. It is commonly used in geography, geology, and everyday conversation to describe the characteristics of an area, such as mountains, valleys, or plains. For example: The terrain of this area is rugged「この地域の地形は険しい」(このちいきのちけいはけわしい). Understanding the terrain is important for hiking「地形を理解することはハイキングに重要です」(ちけいをりかいすることはハイキングにじゅうようです). This word is neutral and can be used in both technical and casual contexts.
Radical
彡
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
201
Handwriting
kanji
影Meaning
Shadow
Reading
kunyomiかげkage
onyomiえいei
Parts
景Scene 彡Fur
Example Word
撮影: filming. The Japanese verbal noun '撮影 (さつえい)' means 'filming' or 'photography'. It refers to the act of capturing images or video, often in a professional or artistic context. This term is commonly used in the film industry, photography, and media production. For example: The filming of the movie starts tomorrow「映画の撮影は明日から始まります」(えいがのさつえいはあしたからはじまります). We are doing a photoshoot in the park「公園で撮影をしています」(こうえんでさつえいをしています). The word can also be used in contexts like 'location shooting' (ロケ撮影, ろけさつえい) or 'studio filming' (スタジオ撮影, すたじおさつえい).
Radical
彡
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
386
Handwriting
kanji
彫Meaning
Carve
Reading
kunyomiほho
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
周Circumference 彡Fur
Example Word
彫刻: sculpture. The Japanese noun '彫刻 (ちょうこく)' refers to 'sculpture'. It is used to describe the art of creating three-dimensional forms by carving, modeling, or assembling materials. This term can refer to both the process of creating sculptures and the finished artwork itself. For example: This museum has many sculptures「この博物館には彫刻がたくさんある」(このはくぶつかんにはちょうこくがたくさんある). He is famous for his sculptures「彼は彫刻で有名だ」(かれはちょうこくでゆうめいだ). The word is often used in contexts related to art, museums, and craftsmanship.
Radical
彡
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1346
Handwriting
kanji
彩Meaning
Coloring, Beautiful coloring
Reading
kunyomiいろどirodo
onyomiさいsai
Parts
采Grab 彡Fur
Example Word
色彩: color. The Japanese noun '色彩 (しきさい)' refers to 'color' or 'coloration'. It is used to describe the hues, shades, or overall color scheme of something, often in an artistic or aesthetic context. This word can be applied to physical objects, paintings, or even abstract concepts like emotions or atmospheres. For example: The painting has vivid colors「その絵は色彩が鮮やかだ」(そのえはしきさいがあざやかだ). The colors of autumn are beautiful「秋の色彩は美しい」(あきのしきさいはうつくしい). The word can also imply a sense of richness or depth in color, making it suitable for describing vibrant or nuanced scenes.
Radical
彡
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1408
Handwriting