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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
歌声: singing. The Japanese noun '歌声 (うたごえ)' refers to the sound or voice of someone singing. It is often used to describe the act of singing or the quality of a person's singing voice. This word can be used in various contexts, such as appreciating someone's singing or describing the atmosphere created by singing. For example: Her singing is beautiful「彼女の歌声は美しい」(かのじょのうたごえはうつくしい). The sound of singing echoed through the hall「歌声がホールに響いた」(うたごえがホールにひびいた). Note that '歌声' specifically refers to the sound or voice of singing, not the act of singing itself, which would be '歌う (うたう)'.
Radical
士
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
110
Handwriting
kanji
士Meaning
Samurai
Reading
onyomiしshi
Example Word
武士: samurai. The Japanese noun '武士 (ぶし)' refers to a 'samurai', a member of the warrior class in feudal Japan. Samurai were known for their strict adherence to the code of bushido, which emphasized honor, discipline, and loyalty. They were skilled in martial arts and often served as retainers to daimyo (feudal lords). Example sentences: The samurai was very brave「武士はとても勇敢だった」(ぶしはとてもゆうかんだった). The samurai carried a sword「武士は刀を持っていた」(ぶしはかたなをもっていた). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who embodies the qualities of a samurai, such as bravery and honor.
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
売却: sale. The Japanese noun '売却 (ばいきゃく)' refers to the act of selling or disposing of something, often used in formal or business contexts. It typically implies a deliberate and often large-scale sale, such as selling property, assets, or stocks. For example: The company decided on the sale of its assets「会社は資産の売却を決めた」(かいしゃはしさんのばいきゃくをきめた). He completed the sale of his house「彼は家の売却を完了した」(かれはいえのばいきゃくをかんりょうした). This term is commonly used in legal, financial, or real estate contexts.
Radical
士
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
463
Handwriting