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kanji
死Meaning
Death
Reading
kunyomiしshi
onyomiしshi
Parts
匕Spoon 歹Bad
Example Word
死後: afterlife. The Japanese noun '死後 (しご)' refers to the state or period after death, commonly translated as 'afterlife'. It is used in contexts discussing life after death, spiritual beliefs, or philosophical discussions about existence beyond physical death. For example: He believed in the afterlife「彼は死後を信じていた」(かれはしごをしんじていた). The concept of the afterlife varies across cultures「死後の概念は文化によって異なる」(しごのがいねんはぶんかによってことなる). This term is often used in religious, spiritual, or philosophical contexts and carries a formal tone.
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
120
Handwriting
kanji
残Meaning
Remainder
Reading
kunyomiのこnoko
onyomiざんzan
Parts
歹Bad 㦮
Example Word
残す: leave or save. The Japanese verb '残す (のこす)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to leave something behind', such as leaving food on a plate or leaving a task unfinished. For example: I left some food on my plate「私は食べ物を少し残した」(わたしはたべものをすこしのこした). The second meaning is 'to save or preserve something for later', such as saving money or keeping a record. For example: He saved some money for emergencies「彼は緊急用にお金を残した」(かれはきんきゅうようにおかねをのこした). The verb is often used in contexts where something is intentionally kept or not fully consumed.
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
298
Handwriting
kanji
殊Meaning
Special, Especially
Reading
kunyomiことkoto
onyomiしゅshu
Parts
歹Bad 朱Vermillion
Example Word
殊に: especially. The Japanese adverb '殊に (ことに)' means 'especially' or 'particularly'. It is used to emphasize a specific point or to single out something as being more important or notable than others. This adverb is often used in formal or written contexts to highlight a particular aspect of a situation. For example: I especially like autumn「殊に秋が好きです」(ことにあきがすきです). This area is particularly quiet「この地域は殊に静かです」(このちいきはことにしずかです). The word '殊に' can also be used to indicate a contrast or exception, such as in the sentence: He is usually calm, but today he is especially nervous「彼は普段は落ち着いているが、今日は殊に緊張している」(かれはふだんはおちついているが、きょうはことにきんちょうしている).
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
854
Handwriting
kanji
殖Meaning
Multiply
Reading
kunyomiふfu
onyomiしょくshoku
Parts
歹Bad 直Straight, Repair
Example Word
増殖: proliferation. The Japanese noun '増殖 (ぞうしょく)' refers to the process of rapid increase or multiplication, often used in biological contexts to describe cell growth or reproduction. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the spread or expansion of ideas, technologies, or other phenomena. For example: The proliferation of bacteria is concerning「細菌の増殖が心配だ」(さいきんのぞうしょくがしんぱいだ). The rapid proliferation of smartphones has changed society「スマートフォンの急速な増殖が社会を変えた」(スマートフォンのきゅうそくなぞうしょくがしゃかいをかえた).
Radical
歹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1695
Handwriting