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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

    辞典: dictionary. The Japanese noun '辞典 (じてん)' refers to a 'dictionary', a reference book containing words and their meanings, often arranged alphabetically. It is commonly used for language learning or looking up definitions. For example: I bought a new dictionary「新しい辞典を買いました」(あたらしいじてんをかいました). This dictionary is very useful「この辞典はとても便利です」(このじてんはとてもべんりです). The word can also refer to specialized dictionaries, such as a kanji dictionary『漢字辞典』(かんじじてん).

    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.