Kanji - Level 25 - Vocab Flashcards

Question

反響

Answer 1

Echo Kanji: 反 anti + 響 echo An anti echo is still an echo! It's just going back and forth with a normal echo. Together they get a weird reverberation going. Reading: はんきょう This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Answer 2

Efficiency Kanji: 効 efficient + 率 percent Your effective percent shows how effective you are. If you're at an effective percent of 80%, that's your efficiency. Reading: こうりつ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Elderly person Kanji: 年 year + 輩 comrade Someone who is a comrade with years has been around a lot of said years. They are an elderly person. Reading: ねんぱい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. The はい goes to a ぱい, because elderly persons love pie, right?

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Fine Kanji: 結 bind + 構 set up Bind and set up everything so it is fine and fairly sufficient. This word is often used to express that something is adequate or satisfactory, to politely decline an offer or invitation, or to indicate a relatively high degree or extent of something, like: "No thank you" 結構です "That's fine, no more" もう結構です "It's fairly big" 結構大きい etc. Reading: けっこう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. The けつ shortens to けっ.

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Fire prevention Kanji: 防 prevent + 火 fire Trying to prevent fire? Better get into fire prevention. Reading: ぼうか This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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First volume Kanji: 上 above + 巻 scroll The above scroll is the top scroll, the one you read first. It's the first volume. Many Japanese books come in parts, so look for this if you want to get the first one. Reading: じょうかん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 7

Fluke Kanji: No kanji (be happy!) Somebody tried to mug Remi (まぐれ), your friend, but by chance they managed to escape! Their escape was a fluke, but what a relief they didn't get mugged. This word can be written in kanji, but the kana version is way more common. In fact, it'd be quite a fluke if you saw it in kanji. Reading: まぐれ

Answer 8

For every Kanji: 毎 every + に Add a に to every and you get for every. This means something happens at intervals of a certain time frame or milestone, like once every year, month, day, etc.! Note that this is very frequently written in hiragana, but you'll encounter the kanji version as well, especially when it follows a number. Reading: ごとに This uses the kun'yomi reading of 毎, which you haven't learned yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you: For every kanji you burn, you go to (ごと) Tokyo Disneyland as a reward. It's a bit of an expensive habit, but I think you deserve it.

Answer 9

Fresh Kanji: 新 new + 鮮 fresh New and fresh is fresh (has to be new if you want it to be fresh, after all). This word is used to describe fresh vegetables, fish, air, and new ideas or experiences, but is not commonly used to describe freshly made food or drinks. This is because the word emphasizes the inherent freshness of the thing being described, rather than its recent production. Reading: しんせん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Fresh fish Kanji: 鮮 fresh + 魚 fish Fresh fish is fresh fish (and the best fish, nom nom nom). This is a fairly specialized word that you’d mostly see at a market. To describe fresh fish more generally, you can just say 新鮮な魚. Reading: せんぎょ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 11

Full house Kanji: 満 full + 員 member Full of members, so sorry, no more room. This place is a full house. That means there is no vacancy here. Reading: まんいん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 12

Full moon Kanji: 満 full + 月 moon The full moon is a full moon. Reading: まんげつ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Government business Kanji: 公 public + 用 task A public task is going to be government business. You have to think of this public as government to know the meaning of this word easily. Reading: こうよう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Honest Kanji: 素 element + 直 fix All your dishonest elements are fixed, making you more honest than ever. This is mostly used to describe people as being honest and upfront about their thoughts and emotions. While mostly being positive, it can also be used in a slightly negative way to describe people as being obedient and compliant, following instructions and rules without resistance. Reading: すなお The reading for this is a bit of a weird one. It uses on'yomi for 素, then it uses the kun'yomi for 直. You know both readings, but it's all a little strange, so here's a mnemonic help you: To present yourself as an honest person, you should hurry up and change into a suit now (すなお). We all know that people in suits look more honest and upfront, so go get suited up now!

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Honor Kanji: 光 sunlight + 栄 prosper When a light shines on how much you've prospered, it's a great honor. You don't feel like you did anything so special, but it's really a privilege for the light to come down on you like this. Reading: こうえい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Huge Kanji: 莫 endless + 大 big Something that is endlessly big isn't just big, but huge and enormous. This word is often used in contexts that involve money, but it can also be used for other things like time, energy, and data. Reading: ばくだい This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

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Implication Kanji: 含 include + 意 idea Include your ideas here, but think about the implications they will result in too, especially considering you're just including them now. They have implications! This word is quite formal, and therefore commonly used in academic or professional contexts. Reading: がんい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Infinite Kanji: 無 nothing + 限 limit The limit is nothing. What? No limit? That means it will never stop! It is infinite! Reading: むげん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Influence Kanji: 影 shadow + 響 echo In the shadows you still echo. Your echo leaves the shadows and hits people, creating an influence on them. You're like the shadow person pulling the strings, making things do what you want... influencing them. Reading: えいきょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 20

Irregularity Kanji: 不 not + 規 standard + 則 rule You know that 規則 means "rule" or "regulation." So a not "rule" or "regulation" is an irregularity. Reading: ふきそく This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

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Junior Kanji: 後 behind + 輩 comrade The comrade who's behind you is your junior. Reading: こうはい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. The reading for 後 is the long こう reading, though. Just think of your junior being こういち.

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Last volume Kanji: 下 below + 巻 scroll The scroll that's below is the last scroll you read, making it the last volume. Reading: げかん The 下 uses the alternative reading of げ but 巻 is all good and normal.

Answer 23

Lawsuit Kanji: 訴 sue + 訟 lawsuit If you sue and bring about a lawsuit, you are bringing about a lawsuit. Reading: そしょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 24

Leather jacket Kanji: 革 leather + ジ + ャ + ン革 is leather and ジャン is short for ジャンパー (Jumper, like a jacket). So, put those together and you have a leather jacket. This word is getting somewhat outdated. The trendier term now is レザージャケット. Readings: かわじゃん, かわジャン The reading is the same as the vocab word 革, because this word is like two separate words put together (so it's treated as single words too, giving it that reading).

Answer 25

Limit Kanji: 限 limit + 界 world As you reach the limit of your world, you face your limit and confront your limitations. This word refers to the maximum extent or limit that something can reach or endure. It conveys the idea of reaching the utmost point beyond which a situation or condition cannot be sustained. Reading: げんかい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Metal Kanji: 金 gold + 属 belong Even gold belongs to a family... the family of metals! Reading: きんぞく This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Manure Kanji: 肥 obese + 料 fee Your fee for being obese is lots of manure coming out of your butt. If you eat a lot you'll poop a lot of manure. Reading: ひりょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 28

Murder by strangling Kanji: 絞 strangle + 殺 kill A strangle kill is murder by strangling, or strangling to death. This is a pretty formal word that you’d see most in police reports and detective novels. Reading: こうさつ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 29

Multiplication Kanji: 掛 hang + け + 算 calculate If you try to calculate something, but instead you feel the urge to hang your teacher, you know you're doing multiplication. It's hard, guys. Like really hard. The hardest kind of math of them all. But you can do it! No one needs to get hanged. And don't hang your head in defeat either. Multiply those numbers like a boss! Hang the numbers instead!! Reading: かけざん This is the kun'yomi reading for 掛 and the on'yomi for 算. And the さん reading is rendaku'd into ざん. This is the same for all the math-ish words (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), so try to remember that, because you'll see it again!

Answer 30

Nagasaki prefecture Kanji: 長 long + 崎 cape + 県 prefecture Long Cape Prefecture. This will make more sense when you look at the reading. Hint: It's Nagasaki Prefecture. Reading: ながさきけん The readings are 長 from 長い, normal 崎 and normal 県.

Answer 31

Obesity Kanji: 肥 obese + 満 full Does being obese mean you're always full? Of course not. But clearly that's what the people who coined the Japanese word for obesity thought... You can see there are some implicit biases in these kanji! Reading: ひまん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 32

Okayama castle Kanji: 岡 hill + 山 mountain + 城 castle This is the same 岡山 that you learned with 岡山県. So what's Okayama castle? Yep, Okayama Castle! Reading: おかやまじょう When 城 is added to a place name like this, it takes the on'yomi. You haven't learned this yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you: The lord of Okayama Castle is none other than Jourm (じょう), your local farmhand friend. How a farmhand like Jourm managed to become the lord of a Japanese castle is beyond even us, but it's Lord Jourm to you now.

Answer 33

One volume Kanji: 一 one + 巻 scroll One scroll is one scroll back in the day, but now it refers to books and means one volume. Reading: いっかん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. いち goes to いっ.

Answer 34

Pattern Kanji: 模 imitation + 様 formal name ender 様 uses its alternative meaning "manner" here, so we have an imitation manner. An imitation of the same manner over and over creates a pattern. Reading: もよう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. Since you didn't learn the on'yomi for 様 with the kanji, here's a mnemonic to help you out. You see a pattern in your yogurt (よう). The yogurt is an imitation of life. So deep, man. So deep.

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Pay cut Kanji: 減 decrease + 給 salary A decrease in salary is a pay cut. Reading: げんきゅう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Perfect score Kanji: 満 full + 点 point Full points are when you get a perfect score. 満点 can also be used to describe a state of being at the pinnacle of a certain quality or standard, such as サービス満点 (excellent service) or 栄養満点 (highly nutritious). Reading: まんてん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 37

Plastic model Kanji: 模 imitation + 型 model An imitation model is obviously not the real thing. It's (usually) a plastic model or just a model figure or something. Reading: もけい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 38

Plump Kanji: 豊 plentiful + 満 full If you're plentiful and full, you could say you're plump or full-figured... in other words, you're not a snack, you're the Whole. Damn. Meal. This is a literary expression used to describe the physical appearance of a woman's body, often focusing on a well-endowed chest. Reading: ほうまん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Receipt Kanji: 受 accept + 領 territory + 書 write Please accept this territory. Oh, you want some writing to make the deal official? Okay, here's a receipt. This word refers to a document which serves as proof of receiving goods, services, or money in an official setting, like a business transaction. If you’re just talking about the receipt you get while shopping, you can simply say レシート or 領収書. Reading: じゅりょうしょ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Recession Kanji: 不 not + 況 condition A "not condition" is where nothing is going well. How are things going? Not well. The condition is bad. We're in a recession. Reading: ふきょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 41

Regular Kanji: 規 standard + 則 rule + 正 correct + し + い This is a combination of the words 規則 and 正しい, that you learned already. If you follow the rules in the correct order, everything will stay regular and orderly. This word means that something follows a regular pattern or schedule. It’s commonly used to describe disciplined lifestyles, such as with regular sleep, exercise, and healthy eating habits, and implies that the regularity is desirable. Reading: きそくただしい This is a combination of the words 規則 and 正しい, which you learned already, so you should be able to read this word too.

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Rich Kanji: 豊 plentiful + か This is the same as the kanji 豊, making it plentiful and abundant. It can also mean rich or wealthy. 豊か is a versatile and nuanced word that conveys a sense of abundance and richness in various aspects of life. It implies a positive and prosperous state, going beyond just material wealth or great quantity, and encompassing overall well-being and fulfillment. Reading: ゆたか Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: You discovered plentiful yurt tacos (ゆた) inside the yurt you’re staying in. Picture yourself savoring the richly flavored yurt tacos beside your yurt while being immersed in the abundant nature around you.

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Retirement Kanji: 隠 hide + 居 alive You hide away but you're alive. You've lived your life, so now it's time to hide and enjoy your retirement by making your retreat from working life. This word refers to life after someone retires, and usually implies being retired from active life and having a quiet, maybe even secluded, lifestyle. It can also imply handing over the reins to your successors. The word is a little old-fashioned, but you'll still see it in modern writing. Reading: いんきょ This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 44

Revolutionary Kanji: 革 leather + 命 fate + 家 house A person who lives in a revolution (革命) house is a revolutionary. They want government change! They want to take down the people in power! Reading: かくめいか This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Of course it will help to know 革命 already as well.

Answer 45

Salary Kanji: 給 salary + 料 fee Your salary fee are the moneys you get for your salary. These are your wages and pay. Reading: きゅうりょう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 46

Satisfied Kanji: 満 full + 足 foot I am full and sufficient. I am satisfied. Reading: まんぞく This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Just remember that the reading for 足 in this one is ぞく because of that pesky rendaku.

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Scene Kanji: 光 sunlight + 景 scene When sunlight shines on a scene, it’s still a scene. The sunlight is here to create some drama, also making this a spectacle. Reading: こうけい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 48

Scenery Kanji: 景 scene + 色 color The scene's color is the scenery, landscape, and view. Looking good, scenery! Reading: けしき You haven't learned either of these readings yet. Here's a mnemonic to help you remember them: You're admiring the scenery and you notice key marks all over everything. You realize it's that girl who keys everything and you say to yourself kay she keyed (けしき) that, kay she keyed (けしき) this.

Answer 49

Seasonal climate Kanji: 時 time + 候 climate The time's climate is the seasonal climate, or seasonal weather. You’ll almost always see this word used in the context of 時候のあいさつ (seasonal greetings). It's a customary practice to start a letter by discussing something related to the current season before addressing the main topic. Reading: じこう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 50

Second volume Kanji: 二 two + 巻 scroll The number two scroll is the second volume. With Japanese books, they often come in pieces with groups of three being common. This represents the second volume. Reading: にかん This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 51

Senior Kanji: 先 previous + 輩 comrade My comrade who came before me is my senior, my senpai (せんぱい). Reading: せんぱい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well, but just remember that the second kanji is read as ぱい because of the rendaku on はい.

Answer 52

Shadow Kanji: 影 shadow The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Reading: かげ Just imagine the shadow of a cage (かげ). Lots of long bars. Looks good.

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To absorb Kanji: 吸 suck + 収 obtain + す + る If 吸収 is "absorption" the verb version is to absorb. Reading: きゅうしゅうする This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 54

The weather Kanji: 天 heaven + 候 climate Heaven's climate is the weather. Compared to 天気, this is a more formal term used to describe the weather over the period of one day, multiple days, or even weeks. Reading: てんこう This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Answer 55

Shoulder stiffness Kanji: 肩 shoulder + こ + り When your shoulders get a little こり, it means you've got shoulder stiffness or a stiff neck. The こり here is a nominalized version of the verb こる, which means "to become stiff," so maybe that'll help you remember this! Reading: かたこり You already know the reading of 肩, and this is just that with some hiragana added on!

Answer 56

To be built Kanji: 建 build + つ You know that 建てる is "to build." This is similar to that, but it's the version where you're not doing the building. Something is just getting built. That's why this word means to be built. You can remember that by thinking about how two (つ) buildings were built without you noticing. These two buildings just seemed to pop up out of nowhere and, unfortunately, they're now blocking your view. Reading: たつ The reading is shared with 建てる, so if you know 建てる then you should be able to read this word as well.

Answer 57

To be called Kanji: 呼 call + ば + れ + る If 呼ぶ is "to call" then this is something similar. This is when you are called by someone (and you're not doing the calling). This word is to be called. Reading: よばれる The reading is shared with 呼ぶ, so remember that and you'll be able to read this too.

Answer 58

To be caught Kanji: 捕 catch + ま + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means catch so the intransitive verb vocab version is to be caught. This is a literal, physical catch. So, for example, you can catch a criminal using this verb but not catch the drift of an idea, which would be 捕える, coming up in level 27. Reading: つかまる The reading is つか, so to remember that with to be caught, think about how you're a police officer trying to catch some criminals. Unfortunately, they have split up into two cars (つか) meaning you won't catch both of them, since you only have one car.

Answer 59

To become accustomed to Kanji: 慣 accustomed + れ + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means accustomed so the verb vocab version is to become accustomed. Reading: なれる What have you become accustomed to? All the Narwhals (な) you hang out with. They take some getting used to.

Answer 60

To be divided Kanji: 割 divide + れ + る Remember how 割る is "to divide"? Now you're learning the intransitive version. Instead of you doing the dividing, something just gets divided or split up. So this is to be divided or to be split. It can also mean to break, as in ワイングラスが割れる (the wine glass breaks). After all, when an object breaks, it’s divided into parts, right? Reading: われる The reading is shared with 割る.

Answer 61

To be effective Kanji: 効 effective + く Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means effective. The verb vocab version is to be effective or to work effectively (since "to effective" doesn't make sense). This word is used to describe something that works effectively and as intended, such as medicine that achieves the desired effect or brakes that effectively stop the car. Reading: きく What is particularly effective? It's your key (き). It's effective at opening your house door.

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To be involved Kanji: 係 connection + わ + る You know that the kanji means connection. This is a verb, so one meaning is to be connected. It can also mean to be involved and to be related. Basically things that have to do with being connected with something else. Does this all sound familiar? In fact, this is another way to write 関わる, which you already learned! The two have exactly the same meaning, but this version is a bit less common. Reading: かかわる Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. It's exactly the same as the reading for 関わる, so here's a reminder of that mnemonic to help you: Remember the "Kaw Kaw (かか) Crow Gang"? They are bad news, always eating from garbage and squawking "kaw kaw"... You don't want to be involved with them.

Answer 63

To care about Kanji: 構 set up + う Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means care so the verb vocab version is to care about. This word generally implies a more direct physical or verbal expression of care, rather than just mentally caring about someone or something. The exception is when it's used in the negative, like 構わない (I don't mind). Reading: かまう Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: Do you care a lot about grammar? I don't care, unless it has to do with commas (かま). Then I do flip out.

Answer 64

To catch Kanji: 捉 catch + え + る This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means catch so the verb version is to catch. Try to remember the mnemonic from the kanji with this one, because this word isn't used for physically catching things, but for ideas or meanings that you are able to grasp, metaphorically speaking. Reading: とらえる Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading with the kanji, so you should be able to read it already!

Answer 65

To cross Kanji: 渡 transit + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means transit, which is just another word for crossing through or crossing over. That's why this word is to cross or to cross over. Reading: わたる The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Answer 66

To echo Kanji: 響 echo + く Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means echo so the verb is to echo. Reading: ひびく Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: He be (ひび) echoing... He be (ひび) echoing... He be (ひび) echoing... He be (ひび) echoing... He be (ひび) echoing...

Answer 67

To exist Kanji: 居 alive + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means alive and the verb version means to exist or to be, for anything that is alive and moving, like people and animals. The kanji isn't used too often for this word, so when you're writing just use the kana. But you'll see the kanji used sometimes so it's important to be able to recognize it! Reading: いる Do you know the word いる? This is the kanji version! If you've been studying Japanese up to this point you probably already know that word. You can associate these two things together into one and remember the reading at the same time!

Answer 68

To hang something Kanji: 掛 hang + け + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means hang so the verb vocab version is to hang something or to hang up something (as in to hang it up by a hook). You can remember this because you must care (ける) about the way you hang something up. Without care, it won't stay hanging for long. Reading: かける The reading is the same as what you learned with the kanji.

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To hide something Kanji: 隠 hide + す Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means hide and the verb vocab version is to hide something or to conceal something. Reading: かくす Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: Hide your cock (かく)! You have a ton of roosters but you don't want people to know about them, so you gotta hide your cocks. What did you think I was talking about?

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To include Kanji: 含 include + む Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means include so the verb vocab version is to include or to contain. While 含む can be used in everyday conversation, it’s a relatively formal word that is generally used in explanatory sentences. Reading: ふくむ Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: They don't want to include you in their game? Well, "F*** (ふく) you!" you yell at them, because they wouldn't include you.

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To increase Kanji: 増 increase + す It's another verb with the kanji 増! This one means to increase too! But! Just like 増える, this is when something is just increasing on its own. You can use this word to talk about an increase in number, quantity, or degree, but it’s more literary and less common than 増える, except when referring to an increase in degree. Reading: ます Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You haven't learned this reading yet so here's a mnemonic to help you: What increases with time? Your love for your mama (ま)! Your love for her will grow and grow the older you get! I love you, mama!

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To limit Kanji: 限 limit + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means limit so the verb vocab version is to limit. It is often used in the passive form 限られる, which means to be limited, implying that the limiting is being done by someone else. This is a formal word used to define the limits of time, space, or quantity, or to set restrictions on things. It is also used casually when emphasizing something in particular or considering something to be the best. Reading: かぎる Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: to limit things, you have something called a car (か) guillotine (ぎ) which you drive around limiting everything with.

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To look out over Kanji: 見 see + 渡 transit + す Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji mean see and transit, but the vocab isn't quite the same. You are going to transit your eyes over an area to take in what you see. So you're really going to look out over everything. This word is usually used when you're looking at landscapes or a really large area. Reading: みわたす The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. You've learned both of these readings by now so you should be able to read this on your own.

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Too late Kanji: 今 now + 更 renew Now isn’t good enough for renewal. It’s already too late. The time has passed now. Reading: いまさら You might be tempted to read this with on’yomi, but this is actually 今 and 更に put together, just without the に particle at the end. Try to remember it in this way, or just make a mental note to use kun’yomi here!

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To persevere Kanji: 頑 stubborn + 張 stretch + る張る is to stretch. You're stubborn and want to stretch out what you're doing right now. Although you're stubborn, you keep doing it. You persevere. That's why this word is to persevere or to do one's best. Reading: がんばる The reading for this word is the reading for 頑 and 張る put together but the 張る part gets rendaku'd so keep that in mind.

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To prepare Kanji: 準 standard + 備 provide + す + る You've seen that 準備 is preparations. This is the verb version, so you get yourself to prepare. Reading: じゅんびする The reading is the same as 準備.

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To pull something out Kanji: 抜 pull out + く Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means pull out so the verb vocab version is to pull something out. This word often implies that the pulling out requires force or effort. It's a pretty versatile word, and can also cover things like letting the air out of something, draining the water out of something, and even overtaking someone or pulling through difficulties. Reading: ぬく The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. Just go ahead and extract it out of your memory so you can use it here.

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To question something Kanji: 問 problem + う This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means problem and this verb means to question something. That's because when you want to get to the bottom of a problem, you question things. Note that this is a bit of a formal word, so watch out for the contexts it's used in! Reading: とう Since this word has okurigana (hiragana attached to the kanji) you know that it's probably going to use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with the kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember this reading: It's okay to question something, but you should be careful not to step on someone else's toes (と) by doing so. Questioning certain things can offend people, especially when they have strong feelings about it! So be careful about those toes.

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To replace Kanji: 替 replace + え + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means replace so the verb vocab version is to replace. You know that you're doing the replacing because of the air (える). You're replacing the air as quickly as you can because if you don't you wouldn't be able to breathe in this small room. 替える means to replace something with another item of the same kind or equivalent, rather than changing its state. Wondering how it differs from 代える? While 代える stresses that you’re using someone or something “in place of another,” 替える simply indicates the act of swapping one thing for another similar thing. Reading: かえる The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

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To roll Kanji: 巻 scroll + く Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means scroll. But, you don't "to scroll." What do you do to scrolls, though? You roll them up, making this word "to roll." This word can also mean to wind, like when winding thread or a watch, or to wrap when involving a rolling or coiling motion, like wrapping sushi in seaweed or wrapping a cozy scarf around your neck. Reading: まく Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: The thing you are rolling up is your ma (ま). She's going wild again, so you throw her into a blanket and roll her up to hold her down.

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To search for Kanji: 捜 search + す Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means search so the verb vocab version is to search for or to seek. Reading: さがす Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: You're searching all around for a "sagger" (さが) on your body. This is a flap of skin that is sagging on your body really far, and you probably should get it removed.

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To show Kanji: 現 present time + す This is the transitive version of 現れる (to appear), so rather than something appearing on its own, you’re making it appear. So this word means to show or to reveal, but it’s usually used in set phrases like 姿を現す (to show up) or 正体を現す (to reveal one's true nature). Reading: あらわす Do you remember learning 現れる? This has the same exact pronunciation!

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To store Kanji: 収 obtain + め + る When you obtain something you need to keep it safe, so you decide to store it somewhere. Then you can always go back and look at the thing you managed to achieve or to score, and no one can take it from you. 収める means "to store" with an emphasis on placing something in their proper location. This nuance extends to convey a sense of accomplishment, such as "achieving a favorable outcome.” Reading: おさめる Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You learned this reading with 収まる, but here's a mnemonic to remind you just in case: You need to store all of the old saws (おさ). You were able to finish and to achieve everything you wanted with them, so it's time to put them away so they'll be safe.

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To strangle Kanji: 絞 strangle + め + る The kanji means strangle and this vocab is the verb version of that: to strangle. It’s usually used in the phrase 首を絞める, which also means “to strangle.” There is another word, 絞る which means "to wring out" that looks very similar. You know that this one is "to strangle" because it has める sticking out of it. Imagine that in the mail (める) you get a letter that says "I'm going to strangle you!" When you get this in the mail, you know it's about strangling. Reading: しめる The thing that is threatening to strangle you is actually a sheep (し)! The sheep comes to your house and says, "here's the sheep mail!" and then tries to strangle you. It puts its hard feet on your neck though it's pretty ineffective.

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To sue Kanji: 訴 sue + え + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means sue so the verb vocab version is to sue. Reading: うったえる YOU TAKE (うった) MY THINGS, I AM GOING TO SUE YOU!

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To supplement Kanji: 補 supplement + う Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means supplement so the verb vocab version is to supplement. Note that this word is generally considered relatively formal in tone. Reading: おぎなう Oh, gee, now (おぎな) you're going to supplement it? That would have been helpful earlier. Might help to say "oh gee now" with a ぎ sound instead of "ji" sound out loud, too. This is a tricky reading, won't be learned too easily, so think about it a bit now.

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To surpass Kanji: 優 superior + れ + る This is the verb version of the kanji superior, so it means to surpass. Someone who is superior is always going to surpass and to excel beyond others. That's what makes them so superior in the first place! This is a formal word that is often used in writing or formal speech. Reading: すぐれる Remember how 今すぐ means "at once"? Well that's the key to surpassing others. You have to do everything 今すぐ!!!

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To take down Kanji: 降 descend + ろ + す This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. You already learned that 降りる means "to get off." This is when you're helping something else descend down from something, not when you yourself are getting down. So it means to take down or to lower. Reading: おろす This word uses the kun'yomi reading, which you already learned. Go you!

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To vote Kanji: 投 throw + 票 ballot + す + る Throw a ballot in the ballot box to vote. Reading: とうひょうする This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. You may have to think back to some other words using 投 to remember the on'yomi reading, 投資 for example.

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To wring out Kanji: 絞 strangle + る You've learned that the kanji 絞 means strangle. 絞る, on the other hand, means to wring out or to squeeze something like a towel, or to narrow down ideas. Reading: しぼる Your friend wants to wring out a towel, but before she does so she bows (しぼ) to the towel to show her respect for it.

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Tutor Kanji: 家 house + 庭 garden + 教 teach + 師 teacher This is a combination of the words 家庭 and 教師. A "teacher" who only teaches when you're with your "family" is known as a tutor. They don't teach you at school, they're a private teacher that comes to your home to help you learn. Reading: かていきょうし This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

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Vivid Kanji: 鮮 fresh + や + か Alright, so it's not quite the same, but something that is fresh is also vivid and splendid. I know those are a couple things I'd associate with freshness. Try to make the connection here before moving on. Reading: あざやか Since this word consists of a kanji with hiragana attached, you can bet that it will use the kun'yomi reading. You didn't learn that reading with this kanji, so here's a mnemonic to help you: This vivid and splendid fresh fish is MINE! You grab the other (あざ) one that's not as vivid and splendid. This one is mine.

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Waterproof Kanji: 防 prevent + 水 water Something that prevents water is waterproof and watertight. Time to take a bath with my 防水 cell phone... Reading: ぼうすい This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

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Werewolf Kanji: 人 person + 狼 wolf A person wolf is a werewolf. This word is less common than 狼男, but it's used more and more thanks to the card game of the same name! Reading: じんろう This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You haven't learned the on'yomi for 狼 (wolf) yet, so here's a mnemonic to help you remember that, as well as which on'yomi to use for 人: There's a werewolf in front of you wearing jeans and eating roe (じんろう). This is typical behavior for werewolves, as I'm sure you know.

Kanji - Level 25 - Vocab Flashcards

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