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kanji
声Meaning
Voice
Reading
kunyomiこわkowa
こえkoe
Parts
士Samurai 尸Corpse 丨Stick
Example Word
音声: sound or voice. The Japanese noun '音声 (おんせい)' primarily refers to 'voice' or 'sound'. It is often used in contexts related to audio, speech, or auditory signals. For example, it can describe human voices, recorded audio, or even synthetic sounds. Example sentences: The voice was clear「音声がはっきりしていた」(おんせいがはっきりしていた). The sound quality is good「音声の質が良い」(おんせいのしつがよい). This word is commonly used in technology, media, and everyday conversation to refer to auditory elements.
Radical
士
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
110
Handwriting
kanji
士Meaning
Samurai
Reading
onyomiしshi
Example Word
弁護士: lawyer. The Japanese noun '弁護士 (べんごし)' refers to a 'lawyer' or 'attorney'. This term specifically denotes a legal professional who is qualified to represent clients in court, provide legal advice, and handle legal matters. In Japan, becoming a 弁護士 requires passing the national bar examination and completing legal training. Example sentences: I consulted a lawyer「弁護士に相談した」(べんごしにそうだんした). The lawyer defended the client「弁護士は依頼人を弁護した」(べんごしはいらいにんをべんごした). Note that 弁護士 is distinct from other legal professionals like 司法書士 (しほうしょし, judicial scrivener) or 行政書士 (ぎょうせいしょし, administrative scrivener).
Radical
士
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
189
Handwriting
kanji
売Meaning
Sell
Reading
kunyomiうu
onyomiばいbai
Parts
士Samurai 穴Hole
Example Word
売り上げ: sales. The Japanese noun '売り上げ (うりあげ)' refers to the total amount of sales or revenue generated by a business or individual over a specific period. It is commonly used in business contexts to discuss financial performance. For example: The sales of this month are high「今月の売り上げは高い」(こんげつのうりあげはたかい). The store's sales increased「その店の売り上げが増えた」(そのみせのうりあげがふえた). This term is often used in reports, financial statements, and business discussions to indicate the monetary value of goods or services sold.
Radical
士
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
463
Handwriting