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kanji
魔Meaning
Witch, Demon
Reading
onyomiまma
Parts
麻Hemp, Numb 鬼Demon, Ogre
Example Word
邪魔: hindrance or intrusion. The Japanese adjectival noun '邪魔 (じゃま)' primarily means 'hindrance' or 'intrusion'. It is used to describe something or someone that obstructs, interferes, or gets in the way of an activity or situation. For example: Sorry for being a hindrance「邪魔してすみません」(じゃましてすみません). Don't disturb me now「今邪魔しないで」(いまじゃましないで). The word can also be used to describe physical obstructions, such as objects blocking a path, or metaphorical ones, like distractions. It is commonly used in polite expressions to apologize for interrupting or inconveniencing someone.
Radical
鬼
Stroke Count
21JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
691
Handwriting
kanji
露Meaning
Dew, Expose
Reading
kunyomiつゆtsuyu
onyomiろro
ろうrou
Parts
⻗ 路Path
Example Word
披露: announcement. The Japanese noun '披露 (ひろう)' refers to an announcement or a public declaration, often used in formal contexts. It is commonly associated with events where something is revealed or presented to the public, such as a wedding announcement or the unveiling of a new project. For example: The couple made their wedding announcement「カップルは結婚を披露した」(かっぷるはけっこんをひろうした). The company unveiled its new product「会社は新製品を披露した」(かいしゃはしんせいひんをひろうした). This word carries a sense of formality and is often used in ceremonial or official settings.
Radical
雨
Stroke Count
21JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
741
Handwriting
kanji
躍Meaning
Leap
Reading
kunyomiおどodo
onyomiやくyaku
Example Word
活躍: activity or success. The Japanese verbal noun '活躍 (かつやく)' refers to being active, energetic, or successful in a particular field or endeavor. It is often used to describe someone who is making significant contributions or achieving notable success in their work, sports, or other activities. For example: He is very active in the business world「彼はビジネス界で大いに活躍している」(かれはビジネスかいでおおいにかつやくしている). She succeeded in her new role「彼女は新しい役割で活躍した」(かのじょはあたらしいやくわりでかつやくした). The word can also imply a sense of dynamism and prominence in one's actions.
Radical
足
Stroke Count
21JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1272
Handwriting
kanji
顧Meaning
Look back, Review
Reading
kunyomiかえりkaeri
onyomiこko
Parts
雇Employ, Hire 頁Page
Example Word
顧問: advisor. The Japanese noun '顧問 (こもん)' refers to an advisor or consultant, typically someone who provides expert advice or guidance in a professional or organizational setting. This term is often used in business, educational, or governmental contexts to describe someone who offers strategic or specialized advice. For example: He is a company advisor「彼は会社の顧問です」(かれはかいしゃのこもんです). The school hired a new advisor「学校は新しい顧問を雇いました」(がっこうはあたらしいこもんをやといました). The role of a '顧問' is usually formal and may involve long-term collaboration.
Radical
頁
Stroke Count
21JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1338
Handwriting
kanji
艦Meaning
Warship
Reading
onyomiかんkan
Parts
舟Boat 監Oversee
Example Word
艦: warship. The Japanese suffix '艦 (かん)' refers to 'warship' or 'naval vessel'. It is commonly used in compound words to denote specific types of military ships. For example: battleship「戦艦」(せんかん), aircraft carrier「空母艦」(くうぼかん), and cruiser「巡洋艦」(じゅんようかん). This suffix is often seen in historical or military contexts and is not typically used in everyday conversation. Example sentences: The battleship is large「戦艦は大きい」(せんかんはおおきい). The aircraft carrier is powerful「空母艦は強い」(くうぼかんはつよい).
Radical
舟
Stroke Count
21JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1456
Handwriting