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kanji
原Meaning
Meadow, Original
Reading
kunyomiはらhara
onyomiげんgen
Parts
厂Cliff 泉Spring, Fountain
Example Word
原因: cause. The Japanese noun '原因 (げんいん)' means 'cause'. It refers to the reason or source behind an event, situation, or phenomenon. This word is often used in both formal and informal contexts to explain why something happened. For example: the cause of the accident is unknown「事故の原因は不明です」(じこのげんいんはふめいです). Stress is the cause of his illness「ストレスが彼の病気の原因です」(ストレスがかれのびょうきのげんいんです). It can also be used in compound phrases like '根本原因 (こんぽんげんいん)' (root cause) to emphasize the primary source of an issue.
Radical
厂
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
191
Handwriting
kanji
厳Meaning
Severe, Strict
Reading
kunyomiおごそogoso
きびkibi
onyomiげんgen
ごんgon
Parts
⺍Small 敢Daring 厂Cliff
Example Word
厳密: strict. The Japanese adjectival noun '厳密 (げんみつ)' means 'strict' or 'precise'. It is used to describe something that is exact, meticulous, or rigorously accurate. This term is often used in contexts where attention to detail and adherence to rules or standards are emphasized. For example: The professor is strict about the rules「教授は規則に厳密です」(きょうじゅはきそくにげんみつです). We need a precise analysis「厳密な分析が必要です」(げんみつなぶんせきがひつようです). The word can also imply a sense of severity or rigor in application, such as in legal or scientific contexts.
Radical
厂
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
920
Handwriting
kanji
厚Meaning
Thick, Kind
Reading
kunyomiあつatsu
onyomiこうkou
Parts
厂Cliff 日Day, Sun 子Child
Example Word
厚い: thick or kind. The Japanese adjective '厚い (あつい)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'thick', referring to the physical thickness of an object, such as a book or a piece of clothing. For example: this book is thick「この本は厚い」(このほんはあつい). The second meaning is 'kind' or 'deep', often used to describe someone's kindness or the depth of a relationship. For example: he is very kind「彼はとても厚い人だ」(かれはとてもあついひとだ). It's important to note that the context in which '厚い' is used will determine whether it refers to physical thickness or emotional depth.
Radical
厂
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1170
Handwriting
kanji
厄Meaning
Misfortune, Unlucky
Reading
onyomiやくyaku
Parts
厂Cliff 㔾
Example Word
厄介: trouble. The Japanese noun '厄介 (やっかい)' primarily means 'trouble' or 'bother'. It refers to something that is troublesome, inconvenient, or difficult to deal with. This word can be used to describe situations, tasks, or even people who are causing difficulty. For example: He is a troublesome person「彼は厄介な人だ」(かれはやっかいなひとだ). This problem is a real hassle「この問題は本当に厄介だ」(このもんだいはほんとうにやっかいだ). The word can also imply a sense of burden or responsibility, as in taking care of someone who is dependent on you.
Radical
厂
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1613
Handwriting