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kanji
通Meaning
Commute, Pass
Reading
kunyomiとおtoo
かよkayo
onyomiつうtsuu
Parts
辶Walk 甬Path
Example Word
人通り: foot traffic. The Japanese noun '人通り (ひとどおり)' refers to the flow or movement of people, typically in public spaces like streets, shopping areas, or train stations. It is often used to describe how busy or crowded a place is. For example: There is a lot of foot traffic here「ここは人通りが多い」(ここはひとどおりがおおい). The street has little foot traffic at night「夜はこの通りは人通りが少ない」(よるはこのとおりはひとどおりがすくない). This word is commonly used in urban contexts to describe the activity level of a location.
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Stroke Count
10JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
72
Handwriting
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道Meaning
Way
Reading
kunyomiみちmichi
onyomiどうdou
Parts
辶Walk 首Neck
Example Word
軌道: track or orbit. The Japanese noun '軌道 (きどう)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'orbit', referring to the path an object takes around a celestial body, such as a planet or star. For example: The satellite entered Earth's orbit「衛星は地球の軌道に入った」(えいせいはちきゅうのきどうにはいった). The second meaning is 'track', referring to the physical rails on which trains or trams run. For example: The train derailed from the track「電車が軌道から外れた」(でんしゃがきどうからはずれた). These meanings are distinct and unrelated, hence both are included. The word is commonly used in both scientific and transportation contexts.
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辵
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
89
Handwriting
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近Meaning
Near
Reading
kunyomiちかchika
onyomiきんkin
Parts
斤Axe, Catty ⻌Walk
Example Word
接近: approach. The Japanese verbal noun '接近 (せっきん)' means 'approach'. It refers to the act of coming closer to something or someone, either physically or metaphorically. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing the approach of a person, an event, or even an abstract concept like danger. For example: The storm is approaching「嵐が接近している」(あらしがせっきんしている). He approached the problem carefully「彼はその問題に接近した」(かれはそのもんだいにせっきんした). This word is often used in formal or serious contexts, and it can imply a sense of urgency or importance.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
122
Handwriting
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達Meaning
Attain, Plural
Reading
kunyomiたちtachi
onyomiたつtatsu
Parts
⻌Walk 羍
Example Word
調達: procurement. The Japanese noun '調達 (ちょうたつ)' refers to the act of procuring or obtaining goods, materials, or services, often in a business or organizational context. It is commonly used in supply chain management, logistics, and corporate settings. For example: The company is responsible for the procurement of raw materials「会社は原材料の調達を担当しています」(かいしゃはげんざいりょうのちょうたつをたんとうしています). We need to procure new equipment「新しい設備を調達する必要があります」(あたらしいせつびをちょうたつするひつようがあります). The term emphasizes the process of sourcing and acquiring necessary resources efficiently.
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Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
160
Handwriting
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込Meaning
Put in, Crowded
Reading
kunyomiこko
Parts
⻌Walk 入Enter
Example Word
書き込む: write in. The Japanese verb '書き込む (かきこむ)' means 'to write in' or 'to fill in'. It is often used when referring to writing something into a specific space, such as filling out a form, adding text to a document, or posting a comment online. For example: I wrote my name in the form「フォームに名前を書き込んだ」(フォームになまえをかきこんだ). He posted a comment on the blog「彼はブログにコメントを書き込んだ」(かれはブログにコメントをかきこんだ). The verb can also imply adding details or information to something that already exists, such as writing notes in a book or filling in a diary.
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Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
174
Handwriting
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違Meaning
Differ, Different
Reading
kunyomiちがchiga
onyomiいi
Parts
⻌Walk 韋
Example Word
相違: difference. The Japanese noun '相違 (そうい)' means 'difference'. It is used to describe a distinction or discrepancy between two or more things, ideas, or situations. This word is often used in formal or written contexts to highlight contrasts or disagreements. For example: there is a difference in opinion「意見に相違がある」(いけんにそういがある). The difference between the two plans is clear「二つの計画の相違は明らかだ」(ふたつのけいかくのそういはあきらかだ). Note that '相違' is more formal than other words like '違い (ちがい)', which is more commonly used in everyday conversation.
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Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
184
Handwriting
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返Meaning
Return
Reading
kunyomiかえkae
onyomiへんhen
Parts
辶Walk 反Anti
Example Word
返す: return or repeat. The Japanese verb '返す (かえす)' primarily means 'to return' something to its original place or owner. It can also mean 'to repeat' an action, such as repeating a question or a gesture. For example: I will return the book tomorrow「本を明日返します」(ほんをあしたかえします). He repeated the question「彼は質問を返した」(かれはしつもんをかえした). The verb is versatile and can be used in various contexts, including returning physical objects, repeating actions, or even in abstract situations like returning a favor.
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Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
199
Handwriting
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過Meaning
Exceed, Error
Reading
kunyomiすsu
あやまayama
onyomiかka
Parts
⻌Walk 咼
Example Word
寝過ごす: oversleep. The Japanese verb '寝過ごす (ねすごす)' means 'to oversleep'. It is used when someone sleeps longer than intended, often resulting in missing an important event or being late. This verb is commonly used in daily conversations to describe situations where someone accidentally sleeps past their alarm or intended wake-up time. For example: I overslept and missed the train「寝過ごして電車に乗り遅れた」(ねすごしてでんしゃにのりおくれた). He overslept and was late for work「彼は寝過ごして仕事に遅れた」(かれはねすごしてしごとにおくれた). The verb is a combination of '寝る (ねる)' (to sleep) and '過ごす (すごす)' (to spend time), emphasizing the unintended extension of sleep.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
223
Handwriting
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遠Meaning
Far
Reading
kunyomiとおtoo
onyomiえんen
Parts
⻌Walk 吉Lucky, Good luck 衣Clothes
Example Word
待ち遠しい: eagerly awaited. The Japanese adjective '待ち遠しい (まちどおしい)' conveys a sense of eager anticipation or longing for something that is expected to happen in the future. It is often used to describe feelings of excitement or impatience while waiting for a highly anticipated event, person, or thing. For example: I can't wait for the festival「祭りが待ち遠しい」(まつりがまちどおしい). The children are eagerly awaiting the summer vacation「子供たちは夏休みが待ち遠しい」(こ どもたちはなつやすみがまちどおしい). This word is commonly used in contexts where the speaker is looking forward to something with great enthusiasm.
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Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
257
Handwriting
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連Meaning
Take along
Reading
kunyomiつtsu
つらtsura
onyomiれんren
Parts
辶Walk 車Car
Example Word
連合: alliance or union. The Japanese noun '連合 (れんごう)' refers to a union or alliance, typically involving groups, organizations, or nations coming together for a common purpose. It can be used in various contexts, such as labor unions, political alliances, or international coalitions. For example: The labor union held a meeting「労働連合が会議を開いた」(ろうどうれんごうがかいぎをひらいた). The two countries formed an alliance「二つの国が連合を結んだ」(ふたつのくにがれんごうをむすんだ). This term emphasizes collaboration and collective action, often with a formal or organized structure.
Radical
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Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
279
Handwriting
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進Meaning
Advance
Reading
kunyomiすすsusu
onyomiしんshin
Parts
⻌Walk 隹Bird
Example Word
進歩: progress. The Japanese verbal noun '進歩 (しんぽ)' means 'progress'. It refers to the act of moving forward or improving, particularly in terms of development, technology, or personal growth. This word is often used in contexts related to advancements in science, society, or individual skills. For example: The progress of technology is remarkable「技術の進歩は目覚ましい」(ぎじゅつのしんぽはめざましい). She has made great progress in her studies「彼女は勉強で大きな進歩を遂げた」(かのじょはべんきょうでおおきなしんぽをとげた). Note that '進歩' is typically used in formal or neutral contexts and is not interchangeable with casual terms like '進む (すすむ)', which simply means 'to move forward'.
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辵
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
301
Handwriting
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運Meaning
Fortune
Reading
kunyomiはこhako
onyomiうんun
Parts
⻌Walk 軍Army
Example Word
運送: transport. The Japanese verbal noun '運送 (うんそう)' refers to the act of transporting goods or items from one place to another. It is commonly used in contexts related to logistics, shipping, and delivery services. For example: The company handles the transport of goods「その会社は運送を扱っています」(そのかいしゃはうんそうをあつかっています). The transport fee is included in the price「運送料は価格に含まれています」(うんそうりょうはかかくにふくまれています). This term is often used in business and commercial settings to describe the movement of products or materials.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
314
Handwriting
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追Meaning
Follow
Reading
kunyomiおo
onyomiついtsui
Parts
辶Walk 𠂤Pile up
Example Word
追い抜く: overtake. The Japanese verb '追い抜く (おいぬく)' means 'to overtake'. This verb is used when one moves ahead of someone or something that was previously in front, often in the context of racing, driving, or competition. It can also be used metaphorically to describe surpassing someone in skill, achievement, or progress. For example: The car overtook the truck「その車はトラックを追い抜いた」(そのくるまはトラックをおいぬいた). She overtook her rival in the competition「彼女は競争でライバルを追い抜いた」(かのじょはきょうそうでライバルをおいぬいた). Note that this verb implies a sense of movement and progression, and it is often used in dynamic situations.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
385
Handwriting
kanji
造Meaning
Make, Build
Reading
kunyomiつくtsuku
onyomiぞうzou
Parts
⻌Walk 告Announce
Example Word
製造: manufacture. The Japanese verbal noun '製造 (せいぞう)' means 'manufacture' or 'production'. It refers to the process of making goods or products, typically on a large scale in factories or industrial settings. This term is commonly used in contexts related to industry, business, and technology. For example: The company manufactures cars「その会社は車を製造している」(そのかいしゃはくるまをせいぞうしている). This factory produces electronic devices「この工場は電子機器を製造している」(このこうじょうはでんしききをせいぞうしている). Note that '製造' is often used in compound words, such as '製造業 (せいぞうぎょう)' (manufacturing industry) or '製造工程 (せいぞうこうてい)' (manufacturing process).
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
423
Handwriting
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遊Meaning
Play
Reading
kunyomiあそaso
onyomiゆうyuu
Parts
辶Walk 斿Move freely
Example Word
遊園地: amusement park. The Japanese noun '遊園地 (ゆうえんち)' refers to an 'amusement park', a place with various attractions, rides, and entertainment facilities. It is commonly used to describe places like Disneyland or Universal Studios, where people go for leisure and fun. Example sentences: Let's go to the amusement park「遊園地に行きましょう」(ゆうえんちにいきましょう). The amusement park was crowded「遊園地は混んでいた」(ゆうえんちはこんでいた). This word is often associated with family outings or childhood memories.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
432
Handwriting
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逃Meaning
Escape
Reading
kunyomiのno
にni
のがnoga
onyomiとうtou
Parts
辶Walk 兆Omen, Trillion
Example Word
逃げ出す: flee or runaway. The Japanese verb '逃げ出す (にげだす)' means 'to flee' or 'to run away'. It is used to describe the action of escaping from a place or situation, often implying a sense of urgency or fear. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as escaping from danger, leaving a difficult situation, or even metaphorically escaping from responsibilities. For example: He fled from the burning building「彼は燃えている建物から逃げ出した」(かれはもえているたてものからにげだした). She ran away from home「彼女は家から逃げ出した」(かのじょはいえからにげだした). The verb '逃げ出す' often carries a connotation of leaving something behind, whether it be a physical location or a metaphorical situation.
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