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kanji
新Meaning
New
Reading
kunyomiあらara
あたらatara
onyomiしんshin
Parts
斤Axe, Catty 亲Parent (親)
Example Word
新生: rebirth. The Japanese noun '新生 (しんせい)' means 'rebirth' or 'new life'. It is often used to describe a fresh start, renewal, or the beginning of something new after a significant change or transformation. This word can be applied to various contexts, such as personal growth, organizational restructuring, or even natural phenomena. For example: The company experienced a rebirth after the merger「その会社は合併後に新生を迎えた」(そのかいしゃはがっぺいごにしんせいをむかえた). The forest showed signs of rebirth after the fire「火事の後、森は新生の兆しを見せた」(かじのあと、もりはしんせいのきざしをみせた). The word carries a positive connotation, emphasizing renewal and hope.
Radical
斤
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
114
Handwriting
kanji
断Meaning
Decide, Cut off
Reading
kunyomiたta
ことわkotowa
onyomiだんdan
Parts
斤Axe, Catty 米Rice
Example Word
断つ: cut or sever. The Japanese verb '断つ (たつ)' primarily means 'to cut' or 'to sever'. It is used to describe the act of cutting something off or discontinuing it, often in a decisive or final manner. This verb can be applied to physical actions, such as cutting a rope, or abstract actions, such as breaking a habit or ending a relationship. For example: He decided to cut ties with his old friends「彼は古い友人との関係を断つことにした」(かれはふるいゆうじんとかんけいをたつことにした). She quit smoking「彼女はタバコを断った」(かのじょはタバコをたった). The nuance of '断つ' often implies a deliberate and sometimes difficult decision to end or stop something.
Radical
斤
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
418
Handwriting