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N4- On
- メイ
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説明はとても大切です。
せつめい は とても たいせつ です。
The explanation is very important.
💡 The sun (日) and moon (月) together give the most light. 明 means bright or clear.
Readings, stroke counts, common words, and example sentences for each character — focused on kanji you will meet at work.
694 kanji
bright
N4説明はとても大切です。
せつめい は とても たいせつ です。
The explanation is very important.
💡 The sun (日) and moon (月) together give the most light. 明 means bright or clear.
question
N4諮問はとても大切です。
しもん は とても たいせつ です。
The consultation (advisory) is very important.
💡 問 means "question". Its on'yomi モン and kun'yomi と(う). To remember it, picture "question" every time you see 問, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
field
N4分野はとても大切です。
ぶんや は とても たいせつ です。
The field is very important.
💡 野 means "field". Its on'yomi ヤ and kun'yomi の. To remember it, picture "field" every time you see 野, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
medicine
N4薬はとても大切です。
くすり は とても たいせつ です。
The medicine is very important.
💡 薬 means "medicine". Its on'yomi ヤク and kun'yomi くすり. To remember it, picture "medicine" every time you see 薬, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
exist / have
N4所有はとても大切です。
しょゆう は とても たいせつ です。
The ownership is very important.
💡 有 means "exist / have". Its on'yomi ユウ・ウ and kun'yomi あ(る). To remember it, picture "exist" every time you see 有, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
use / business
N4引用はとても大切です。
いんよう は とても たいせつ です。
The quotation is very important.
💡 用 means "use / business". Its on'yomi ヨウ and kun'yomi もち(いる). To remember it, picture "use" every time you see 用, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
ocean / Western
N4「洋」という漢字を習いました。
「洋」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "洋".
💡 洋 means "ocean / Western". Its on'yomi ヨウ. To remember it, picture "ocean" every time you see 洋, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
reason / logic
N4修理はとても大切です。
しゅうり は とても たいせつ です。
The repair is very important.
💡 理 means "reason / logic". Its on'yomi リ. To remember it, picture "reason" every time you see 理, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
fee / materials
N4給料はとても大切です。
きゅうりょう は とても たいせつ です。
The salary is very important.
💡 料 means "fee / materials". Its on'yomi リョウ. To remember it, picture "fee" every time you see 料, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
travel
N4「旅」という漢字を習いました。
「旅」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "旅".
💡 旅 means "travel". Its on'yomi リョ and kun'yomi たび. To remember it, picture "travel" every time you see 旅, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
power
N4能力はとても大切です。
のうりょく は とても たいせつ です。
The ability is very important.
💡 A flexed arm showing muscle. 力 means power or strength.
woods
N4「林」という漢字を習いました。
「林」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "林".
💡 林 means "woods". Its on'yomi リン and kun'yomi はやし. To remember it, picture "woods" every time you see 林, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
low
N4「低」という漢字を習いました。
「低」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "低".
💡 低 means "low". Its on'yomi テイ and kun'yomi ひく(い). To remember it, picture "low" every time you see 低, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
stop
N4止めるはとても大切です。
やめる は とても たいせつ です。
The to quit is very important.
💡 止 means "stop". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi と(まる). To remember it, picture "stop" every time you see 止, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
walk
N4歩くはとても大切です。
あるく は とても たいせつ です。
The to walk is very important.
💡 歩 means "walk". Its on'yomi ホ and kun'yomi ある(く). To remember it, picture "walk" every time you see 歩, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
use
N4使うはとても大切です。
つかう は とても たいせつ です。
The to use is very important.
💡 使 means "use". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi つか(う). To remember it, picture "use" every time you see 使, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
begin
N4開始はとても大切です。
かいし は とても たいせつ です。
The start is very important.
💡 始 means "begin". Its on'yomi シ and kun'yomi はじ(める). To remember it, picture "begin" every time you see 始, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
build
N4再建はとても大切です。
さいけん は とても たいせつ です。
The rebuilding is very important.
💡 建 means "build". Its on'yomi ケン and kun'yomi た(てる). To remember it, picture "build" every time you see 建, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
light / shine
N4光はとても大切です。
ひかり は とても たいせつ です。
The light is very important.
💡 光 means "light / shine". Its on'yomi コウ and kun'yomi ひかり・ひか(る). To remember it, picture "light" every time you see 光, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
summer
N4「夏」という漢字を習いました。
「夏」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "夏".
💡 夏 means "summer". Its on'yomi カ・ゲ and kun'yomi なつ. To remember it, picture "summer" every time you see 夏, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
political party
N2「党」という漢字を習いました。
「党」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "党".
💡 党 means "political party". Its on'yomi トウ. To remember it, picture "political party" every time you see 党, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
total / general
N2「総」という漢字を習いました。
「総」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "総".
💡 総 means "total / general". Its on'yomi ソウ. To remember it, picture "total" every time you see 総, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
prefecture
N2「県」という漢字を習いました。
「県」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "県".
💡 県 means "prefecture". Its on'yomi ケン. To remember it, picture "prefecture" every time you see 県, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
establish
N2設定はとても大切です。
せってい は とても たいせつ です。
The setting is very important.
💡 設 means "establish". Its on'yomi セツ and kun'yomi もう(ける). To remember it, picture "establish" every time you see 設, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
reform / change
N2改善はとても大切です。
かいぜん は とても たいせつ です。
The improvement is very important.
💡 改 means "reform / change". Its on'yomi カイ and kun'yomi あらた(める). To remember it, picture "reform" every time you see 改, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
government office
N2「府」という漢字を習いました。
「府」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "府".
💡 府 means "government office". Its on'yomi フ. To remember it, picture "government office" every time you see 府, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
committee / entrust
N2委託はとても大切です。
いたく は とても たいせつ です。
The outsourcing is very important.
💡 委 means "committee / entrust". Its on'yomi イ and kun'yomi ゆだ(ねる). To remember it, picture "committee" every time you see 委, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
army
N2「軍」という漢字を習いました。
「軍」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "軍".
💡 軍 means "army". Its on'yomi グン. To remember it, picture "army" every time you see 軍, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
group / troupe
N2布団はとても大切です。
ふとん は とても たいせつ です。
The futon is very important.
💡 団 means "group / troupe". Its on'yomi ダン. To remember it, picture "group" every time you see 団, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
each
N2「各」という漢字を習いました。
「各」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "各".
💡 各 means "each". Its on'yomi カク and kun'yomi おのおの. To remember it, picture "each" every time you see 各, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
island
N2島はとても大切です。
しま は とても たいせつ です。
The island is very important.
💡 島 means "island". Its on'yomi トウ and kun'yomi しま. To remember it, picture "island" every time you see 島, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
leather / reform
N2改革はとても大切です。
かいかく は とても たいせつ です。
The reform is very important.
💡 革 means "leather / reform". Its on'yomi カク and kun'yomi かわ. To remember it, picture "leather" every time you see 革, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
again / re-
N2再開はとても大切です。
さいかい は とても たいせつ です。
The resumption is very important.
💡 再 means "again / re-". Its on'yomi サイ and kun'yomi ふたた(び). To remember it, picture "again" every time you see 再, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
tax
N2納税はとても大切です。
のうぜい は とても たいせつ です。
The tax payment is very important.
💡 税 means "tax". Its on'yomi ゼイ. To remember it, picture "tax" every time you see 税, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
compare / ratio
N2比較はとても大切です。
ひかく は とても たいせつ です。
The comparison is very important.
💡 比 means "compare / ratio". Its on'yomi ヒ and kun'yomi くら(べる). To remember it, picture "compare" every time you see 比, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
prevent / defend
N2防ぐはとても大切です。
ふせぐ は とても たいせつ です。
The to prevent is very important.
💡 防 means "prevent / defend". Its on'yomi ボウ and kun'yomi ふせ(ぐ). To remember it, picture "prevent" every time you see 防, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
supplement
N2補足はとても大切です。
ほそく は とても たいせつ です。
The supplement is very important.
💡 補 means "supplement". Its on'yomi ホ and kun'yomi おぎな(う). To remember it, picture "supplement" every time you see 補, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
boundary
N2環境はとても大切です。
かんきょう は とても たいせつ です。
The environment is very important.
💡 境 means "boundary". Its on'yomi キョウ and kun'yomi さかい. To remember it, picture "boundary" every time you see 境, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
vice- / secondary
N2「副」という漢字を習いました。
「副」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "副".
💡 副 means "vice- / secondary". Its on'yomi フク. To remember it, picture "vice-" every time you see 副, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
calculate
N2算出はとても大切です。
さんしゅつ は とても たいせつ です。
The calculation (of figures) is very important.
💡 算 means "calculate". Its on'yomi サン. To remember it, picture "calculate" every time you see 算, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
transport
N2輸出はとても大切です。
ゆしゅつ は とても たいせつ です。
The export is very important.
💡 輸 means "transport". Its on'yomi ユ. To remember it, picture "transport" every time you see 輸, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
agriculture
N2「農」という漢字を習いました。
「農」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "農".
💡 農 means "agriculture". Its on'yomi ノウ. To remember it, picture "agriculture" every time you see 農, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
diameter / path
N2「径」という漢字を習いました。
「径」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "径".
💡 径 means "diameter / path". Its on'yomi ケイ. To remember it, picture "diameter" every time you see 径, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
shore
N2海岸はとても大切です。
かいがん は とても たいせつ です。
The coast is very important.
💡 岸 means "shore". Its on'yomi ガン and kun'yomi きし. To remember it, picture "shore" every time you see 岸, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
eternal
N2「永」という漢字を習いました。
「永」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "永".
💡 永 means "eternal". Its on'yomi エイ and kun'yomi なが(い). To remember it, picture "eternal" every time you see 永, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
long time
N2恒久的はとても大切です。
こうきゅうてき は とても たいせつ です。
The permanent is very important.
💡 久 means "long time". Its on'yomi キュウ and kun'yomi ひさ(しい). To remember it, picture "long time" every time you see 久, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
haiku / actor
N2「俳」という漢字を習いました。
「俳」 と いう かんじ を ならいました。
I learned the kanji "俳".
💡 俳 means "haiku / actor". Its on'yomi ハイ. To remember it, picture "haiku" every time you see 俳, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
evaluate / criticism
N2評論はとても大切です。
ひょうろん は とても たいせつ です。
The critique is very important.
💡 評 means "evaluate / criticism". Its on'yomi ヒョウ. To remember it, picture "evaluate" every time you see 評, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
criticize
N2批判はとても大切です。
ひはん は とても たいせつ です。
The criticism is very important.
💡 批 means "criticize". Its on'yomi ヒ. To remember it, picture "criticize" every time you see 批, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.
crime
N2謝罪はとても大切です。
しゃざい は とても たいせつ です。
The apology is very important.
💡 罪 means "crime". Its on'yomi ザイ and kun'yomi つみ. To remember it, picture "crime" every time you see 罪, and link that image to the reading so the shape, sound, and meaning stick together.