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What is the Kanji for 'Word' and 'Resign'? | 辞

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Word' and 'Resign', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Word' and 'Resign' is 辞.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Word, Resign

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Tongue Hard, Spicy

    Example Word

    お世辞: flattery. The Japanese noun 'お世辞 (おせじ)' means 'flattery' or 'compliment', often used in a context where the speaker is being insincere or overly polite. It can carry a slightly negative nuance, implying that the praise is not entirely genuine. For example: He is just flattering you「彼はただお世辞を言っているだけだ」(かれはただおせじをいっているだけだ). Don't take her flattery seriously「彼女のお世辞を真に受けないで」(かのじょのおせじをまにうけないで). The term is often used in social situations where politeness is expected, but sincerity may be lacking.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    941

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tongue

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hard, Spicy

Words Using

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    お辞儀

    Meaning

    Bow

    word

    辞める

    Meaning

    Quit

    word

    辞任

    Meaning

    Resignation

    word

    お世辞

    Meaning

    Flattery

    word

    辞書

    Meaning

    Dictionary

    word

    辞典

    Meaning

    Dictionary

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 舌 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Talk

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lively

    kanji

    Meaning

    Disorder, Riot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bind, Fasten

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 2 kanji contain the part 辛 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Preside, Manager

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harsh, Bitter

Learn the Kanji

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What does 辞 mean?

辞 means 'Word' and 'Resign'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.