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19 Strokes

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    Reading

    onyomiしき

    shiki

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    非常識: unreasonable. The Japanese adjectival noun '非常識 (ひじょうしき)' means 'unreasonable' or 'lacking common sense'. It is used to describe actions, behaviors, or ideas that are considered illogical, inappropriate, or contrary to societal norms. This term often carries a negative connotation and is used to criticize someone's behavior or judgment. For example: His behavior is unreasonable「彼の行動は非常識だ」(かれのこうどうはひじょうしきだ). It's very unreasonable to be late without notice「連絡なしに遅れるのは非常識だ」(れんらくなしにおくれるのはひじょうしきだ). The word can also be used in a more general sense to describe situations or systems that defy logic or common sense.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    355

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detach, Separate

    Reading

    kunyomiはな

    hana

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Bird

    Example Word

    分離: separation. The Japanese verbal noun '分離 (ぶんり)' means 'separation'. It refers to the act or process of dividing or disconnecting something from a whole. This term is often used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as separating objects, ideas, or relationships. For example: the separation of church and state「教会と国家の分離」(きょうかいとこっかのぶんり). The separation of waste is important for recycling「廃棄物の分離はリサイクルに重要です」(はいきぶつのぶんりはりさいくるにじゅうようです). Note that '分離' can also imply a sense of detachment or isolation, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    401

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warn

    Reading

    onyomiけい

    kei

    Parts

    Say Respect

    Example Word

    警告: warning. The Japanese verbal noun '警告 (けいこく)' means 'warning'. It refers to an act of informing someone about a potential danger, problem, or consequence, often to prevent harm or mistakes. This term is commonly used in formal or serious contexts, such as legal, safety, or disciplinary situations. For example: The teacher gave a warning to the students「先生は生徒に警告をした」(せんせいはせいとにけいこくをした). The weather forecast issued a storm warning「天気予報は嵐の警告を出した」(てんきよほうはあらしのけいこくをだした). It can also be used metaphorically, as in: His actions were a warning to others「彼の行動は他の人への警告だった」(かれのこうどうはほかのひとへのけいこくだった).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    592

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request, Wish

    Reading

    kunyomiねが

    nega

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Meadow, Original Page

    Example Word

    お願い: request. The Japanese verbal noun 'お願い (おねがい)' means 'request'. It is a polite and formal way to ask for something or to make a request. This term is often used in various contexts, such as asking for a favor, making a formal request, or even in customer service settings. For example: Please help me「お願い、助けてください」(おねがい、たすけてください). I have a request「お願いがあります」(おねがいがあります). It is important to note that 'お願い' is often used with the verb 'する' to form the phrase 'お願いします', which is a common way to make a polite request, as in 'Please do this for me「これをやってください、お願いします」(これをやってください、おねがいします)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    599

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mirror

    Reading

    kunyomiかがみ

    kagami

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    Parts

    Gold (金)

    Example Word

    鏡: mirror. The Japanese noun '鏡 (かがみ)' means 'mirror'. It refers to a reflective surface, typically made of glass with a metallic backing, used to see one's reflection. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as looking at oneself or decorating a room. For example: I looked in the mirror「鏡を見た」(かがみをみた). The mirror is broken「鏡が壊れている」(かがみがこわれている). In Japanese culture, mirrors also hold symbolic significance, often representing truth or self-reflection.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    828

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beautiful, Lovely

    Reading

    kunyomiうるわ

    uruwa

    onyomiれい

    rei

    Parts

    鹿Deer

    Example Word

    奇麗: beautiful or clean. The Japanese adjectival noun '奇麗 (きれい)' can mean both 'clean' and 'beautiful', depending on the context. When used to describe cleanliness, it refers to something being free from dirt or clutter. For example: The room is clean「部屋は奇麗です」(へやはきれいです). When used to describe beauty, it refers to something or someone being aesthetically pleasing. For example: She is beautiful「彼女は奇麗です」(かのじょはきれいです). The word can also be used to describe something as neat or tidy, such as handwriting: Your handwriting is neat「あなたの字は奇麗です」(あなたのじはきれいです). It's important to note that '奇麗' is often written in hiragana as 'きれい' in modern Japanese.

    Radical

    鹿

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    967

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shallows, Rapids

    Reading

    kunyomi

    se

    onyomiらい

    rai

    Parts

    Water (水)Ask, Trust

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1000

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reel, Spin

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ku

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    Thread

    Example Word

    繰り返す: repeat. The Japanese verb '繰り返す (くりかえす)' means 'to repeat'. It is used to describe the action of doing something again or multiple times. This verb can be applied to various contexts, such as repeating a task, a phrase, or an event. For example: Please repeat after me「私の後について繰り返してください」(わたしのあとについてくりかえしてください). History repeats itself「歴史は繰り返す」(れきしはくりかえす). The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as repeating a mistake or a pattern. It is important to note that '繰り返す' often implies a deliberate or conscious repetition, rather than something happening by chance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1030

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gauze

    Reading

    kunyomiうすもの

    usumono

    onyomi

    ra

    Parts

    Net Fiber, Maintain

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1098

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mist, Fog

    Reading

    kunyomiきり

    kiri

    onyomi

    mu

    Parts

    Rain Duty, Task

    Example Word

    霧: fog. The Japanese noun '霧 (きり)' means 'fog'. It refers to a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, which obscures visibility. This word is commonly used in weather-related contexts or to describe atmospheric conditions. For example: The fog is thick today「今日は霧が濃い」(きょうはきりがこい). I couldn't see the road because of the fog「霧で道が見えなかった」(きりでみちがみえなかった). In literature, '霧' can also be used metaphorically to describe confusion or uncertainty, such as '心の霧 (こころのきり)' meaning 'mental fog' or 'confusion in one's mind'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1239

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entrails, Viscera

    Reading

    onyomiぞう

    zou

    Parts

    Meat Storehouse

    Example Word

    内臓: internal organs. The Japanese noun '内臓 (ないぞう)' refers to the internal organs of the body, such as the heart, liver, stomach, and intestines. It is commonly used in medical or biological contexts to describe the organs located inside the body cavity. For example: The doctor examined his internal organs「医師は彼の内臓を検査した」(いしはかれのないぞうをけんさした). Eating healthy is important for your internal organs「健康的な食事は内臓に重要です」(けんこうてきなしょくじはないぞうにじゅうようです). The term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1398

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Burst, Explode

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomiばく

    baku

    Parts

    Fire Violent, Outburst

    Example Word

    爆発: explosion. The Japanese verbal noun '爆発 (ばくはつ)' means 'explosion'. It refers to a sudden and violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise and destruction. This word can be used literally, such as in the context of a bomb exploding, or figuratively, to describe a sudden outburst of emotions or events. For example: The explosion was heard far away「爆発が遠くまで聞こえた」(ばくはつがとおくまできこえた). His anger exploded「彼の怒りが爆発した」(かれのいかりがばくはつした). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '爆発物 (ばくはつぶつ)' (explosive material) or '爆発力 (ばくはつりょく)' (explosive power).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1399

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chicken, Hen, Cock

    Reading

    kunyomiとり

    tori

    にわとり

    niwatori

    onyomiけい

    kei

    Parts

    Man, Husband Bird

    Example Word

    鶏: chicken. The Japanese noun '鶏 (にわとり)' refers to a chicken, specifically the domesticated bird commonly raised for its meat and eggs. It is often used in everyday conversation and cooking contexts. For example: I bought a chicken at the market「市場で鶏を買いました」(いちばでにわとりをかいました). The chicken is delicious「その鶏は美味しいです」(そのにわとりはおいしいです). Note that '鶏' specifically refers to the bird itself, while '鶏肉 (とりにく)' refers to chicken meat.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1434

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Glossy, Romance

    Reading

    kunyomiなま

    nama

    つや

    tsuya

    あで

    ade

    onyomiえん

    en

    Parts

    Plentiful Color

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1485

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kick

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ke

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    しゅく

    shuku

    Parts

    Foot (足)Settle, Concerning

    Example Word

    蹴る: kick. The Japanese verb '蹴る (ける)' means 'to kick'. It is used to describe the action of striking or hitting something with the foot. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: he kicked the ball「彼はボールを蹴った」(かれはボールをけった). She kicked the habit「彼女はその癖を蹴った」(かのじょはそのくせをけった). In the second example, '蹴る' is used figuratively to mean 'to quit' or 'to give up' a habit. The verb can also be used in various forms to indicate different tenses or levels of politeness.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1516

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foot of a mountain

    Reading

    kunyomiふもと

    fumoto

    onyomiろく

    roku

    Parts

    Grove 鹿Deer

    Radical

    鹿

    Stroke Count

    19

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1735

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Algae, Seaweed

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mo

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    Grass

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1745

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rhyme

    Reading

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Sound Member

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1869

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marrow, Bone marrow

    Reading

    onyomiずい

    zui

    Parts

    Bone

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1880

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Whale

    Reading

    kunyomiくじら

    kujira

    onyomiげい

    gei

    Parts

    Fish Capital

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1910

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    Reading

    onyomi

    fu

    Parts

    Say (言)Universal, Widespread

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1911

    Handwriting

    kanji

    簿

    Meaning

    Notebook for record, Record book

    Reading

    onyomi

    bo

    Example Word

    名簿: roster. The Japanese noun '名簿 (めいぼ)' refers to a 'roster' or 'register', which is a list of names, typically used in formal or organizational contexts. It is commonly used in schools, companies, or events to keep track of participants, members, or attendees. For example: Please check the roster for your name「名簿に名前があるか確認してください」(めいぼになまえがあるかかくにんしてください). The teacher updated the class roster「先生がクラスの名簿を更新しました」(せんせいがクラスのめいぼをこうしんしました). This word is often associated with administrative or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1943

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hegemony, Supremacy

    Reading

    kunyomiはたがしら

    hatagashira

    onyomiはく

    haku

    ha

    Parts

    Radical

    西

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2019

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial seal, Emperor's seal

    Reading

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Ball, Jewel

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2131

    Handwriting

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