kanji

Meaning

One

Reading

Example Word

一見: at first glance. The Japanese adverb '一見 (いっけん)' means 'at first glance' or 'at first sight.' It is used to describe the initial impression or appearance of something or someone, often implying that the first impression might not be truly representative of the actual nature or quality. For example: At first glance, it seems easy 「一見、簡単そうだ」 (いっけん、かんたんそうだ). At first glance, he appears to be kind 「一見、彼は優しそうだ」 (いっけん、かれはやさしそうだ). This adverb is often used to suggest that there is more to a situation or person than what is initially apparent.

Radical

一

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Second, Latter

Reading

Example Word

乙: second or unique. The Japanese noun '乙 (おつ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'second', as in the second of ten heavenly stems used in the traditional Japanese calendar system. For example: today is the second day of the cycle「今日は乙の日です」(きょうはおつのひです). The second meaning is 'unique' or 'unconventional', often used to describe something quirky or distinctive. For example: that artist has a unique style「あのアーティストは乙なスタイルだ」(あのアーティストはおつなスタイルだ). This second usage is more colloquial and can sometimes carry a slightly humorous or ironic tone.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1559

Radical Forms

⺄, ⺃, 𠃊, 乛

Handwriting