Japanese VocabularyOrganized by Kanji School Grade

word

Meaning

Wrapping

Reading

Kanji

包Wrap 紙Paper

Explanation

The Japanese noun '包み紙 (つつみがみ)' refers to 'wrapping paper' or 'wrapping material'. It is used to describe the paper or material used to wrap gifts, packages, or other items. This word is commonly used in contexts involving gifts, packaging, or presentations. For example: I bought wrapping paper for the gift「プレゼントの包み紙を買いました」(ぷれぜんとのつつみがみをかいました). The wrapping paper is very colorful「その包み紙はとてもカラフルです」(そのつつみがみはとてもからふるです). Note that '包み紙' specifically refers to the paper or material used for wrapping, not the act of wrapping itself.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7340

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

word

Meaning

Pasture, Ranch

Reading

Kanji

牧Breed, Pasture 場Place

Explanation

The Japanese noun '牧場 (ぼくじょう)' refers to a place where livestock such as cows, horses, or sheep are raised. It can mean both a 'ranch' (a large farm for raising animals) and a 'pasture' (a field where animals graze). This word is commonly used in rural or agricultural contexts. Example sentences: I visited a ranch「牧場を訪れました」(ぼくじょうをおとずれました). The cows are grazing in the pasture「牛が牧場で草を食べています」(うしがぼくじょうでくさをたべています). The distinction between 'ranch' and 'pasture' depends on the context, but both meanings are closely related to animal husbandry.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7407

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

word

Meaning

End of rainy season

Reading

Kanji

梅Apricot, Plum 雨Rain 明Bright

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '梅雨明け (つゆあけ)' refers to the end of the rainy season in Japan, typically occurring in late July or early August. This word is used to describe the transition from the prolonged rainy season (梅雨, つゆ) to the sunnier and hotter weather that characterizes the Japanese climate afterwards. Example: The rainy season has ended 「梅雨明けした」 (つゆあけした). We are looking forward to the end of the rainy season 「梅雨明けが待ち遠しい」 (つゆあけがまちどおしい). It's important to note that '梅雨明け' is often used in weather forecasts and casual conversations to mark the beginning of summer activities.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7430

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

word

Meaning

Rainy season start

Reading

Kanji

梅Apricot, Plum 雨Rain 入Enter

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '梅雨入り (つゆいり)' refers to the official start of the rainy season in Japan, typically occurring in early June. This term is used in weather forecasts and daily conversations to indicate the beginning of a period characterized by frequent and prolonged rainfall. For example: The rainy season has started「梅雨入りしました」(つゆいりしました). We need to prepare for the rainy season start「梅雨入りに備えましょう」(つゆいりにそなえましょう). It's important to note that '梅雨入り' is often followed by '梅雨明け (つゆあけ)', which marks the end of the rainy season.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7431

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting