Kanji - Level 30 - Vocab Flashcards

Question

照明

Answer 1

Illumination Kanji: 照 illuminate + 明 bright Illuminate and make things bright, my illumination! Reading: しょうめい 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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Iron fence Kanji: 鉄 iron + 柵 fence Ready for this one? An iron fence is an iron fence. Don't you love it when it's straightforward? Reading: てっさく This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. Be careful though, 鉄 is normally read as てつ, but in this case it is shortened to てっ.

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Iron plate Kanji: 鉄 iron + 板 board Well, you've got iron and you've got a board. You'd probably just call it an iron plate, though. But this often isn't just any iron plate. If you could guess from the reading, it's often used in cooking as an iron griddle, or a teppan grill. Ever heard of Teppanyaki? Figuratively, it means a sure thing or a practically guaranteed success. For example, you can use 鉄板 for a racehorse almost certain to win, or a joke that consistently gets big laughs. Reading: てっぱん This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. Watch out for the rendaku and you should be good!

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I see Kanji: 成 become + 程 extent If you become aware of something to an extent you'll end up saying I see or That's right! But you won't see if you didn't become aware enough. So it's that extent of understanding you're trying to reach before you can chime in with an "Ahh, indeed." Reading: なるほど The readings for this word are both kun'yomi readings. The reading for 成 is from 成る and it keeps the る part. It's just hidden in the kanji. If you can remember that, you'll know this reading!

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Japanese descent Kanji: 日 sun + 系 lineage The 日 stands for 日本 here, making it mean "Japanese." So what's a more common way of saying Japanese lineage? That would be Japanese descent or Japanese origin. 日系 can be used for both people and entities, such as 日系アメリカ人 (Japanese-American) or 日系企業 (Japanese-operated company). Reading: にっけい 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.

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Kindergarten Kanji: 幼 infancy + 稚 immature + 園 garden If 幼稚 is childish, then a garden for childish people would be a place full of lots of children, probably growing in some way. When you're growing little children in a garden, you're putting them into some kind of school. In this case, it's a kindergarten. Reading: ようちえん 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. Will help to know 幼稚 as well.

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Lack Kanji: 欠 lack + 乏 scarce We are lacking and things are scarce. We have a lack and scarcity of resources. Reading: けつぼう 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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Leak Kanji: 漏 leak + 出 exit Something is leaking and whatever is leaking is exiting what it was in before. This is when a leak occurs. 漏出 is a formal word that means leakage, spillage, or seepage. It's often used for physical leaks of substances like liquids, gases, or other materials. Reading: ろうしゅつ 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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Look at Kanji: ご + 覧 look at You'll hear this a lot of in polite speech, used in place of 見る (it'll be ご覧になって下さい, literally "please become so that you are looking at _____"). The meaning is the same as the kanji, though, so this part should be easy at least. Why don't you ご覧 the reading explanation, now. Reading: ごらん The reading is the same as what you learned with the kanji. Go look at the next lesson, now.

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Marriage Kanji: 結 bind + 婚 marriage Let's bind this marriage up with a marriage. No better way to make a marriage happen than a marriage, right? Reading: けっこん 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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Marriage proposal Kanji: 求 request + 婚 marriage When you request marriage with someone else, you are doing a marriage proposal. Will you marry me, Brad Pitt? Reading: きゅうこん 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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Mental Kanji: 精 spirit + 神 god + 的 target Your 精神 is your spirit or your mind. If you add 的 to it, you get mental. It can mean spiritual too, but it more often shows up in reference to a person's mental or emotional state. Reading: せいしんてき 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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Mental illness Kanji: 精 spirit + 神 god + 病 sick 精神 is your spirit or mind, the non-physical part of you. When it's sick, it's a mental illness or mental disorder. Note that the term 精神病, when used on its own, carries a stigma and is considered a bit disrespectful and outdated. Reading: せいしんびょう 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. Will help if you know 精神 already, though.

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National flag Kanji: 国 nation + 旗 flag A country's flag is the flag they use for their nation. It's the national flag. Reading: こっき 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 こく gets shortened to こっ, though, so look out for that.

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Noise Kanji: 騒 boisterous + 音 sound Boisterous sound is when there's a lot of noise around you. It's the din of the crowd or environment. Reading: そうおん 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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Nostalgic Kanji: 懐 nostalgia + か + し +い This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of nostalgia? It's nostalgic. Reading: なつかしい The reading is the one you learned with the kanji. Do you remember doing that? Oh man, those were the days. How 懐かしい.

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Our Kanji: 我 I + が Here we have I followed by the particle が, giving us a somewhat old-fashioned and stylized way of say our, one's own, or my. One explanation for this is that in ancient Japanese, が was used as a possessive particle, much like の is in modern Japanese. Reading: わが You haven't learned this reading for 我 so here's a mnemonic to help you: Let us present you with our walrus (わ). Well it's my walrus really, but I'm happy to share.

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Overstepping your authority Kanji: 越 go beyond + 権 rights If you go beyond your rights, you are going too far. You're doing what you're not supposed to do, and you're overstepping your authority. Reading: えっけん 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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Owner Kanji: 主 master The master is the owner who has dominance or control over something. 主 is usually used with other words to indicate a person who owns something or who is principally involved in an action. That might sound a little vague, so check out the collocations and context sentences to get a better grasp of this word! Reading: ぬし The reading is of course different from what you learned with the kanji. Think of this: The owner of those nude sheep (ぬし) doesn’t even need their wool, he just likes owning nude sheep. So he keeps them as pets and shaves them every day. He’s not interested in sheep with fur. Only nude sheep for this owner!

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Photography Kanji: 撮 photograph + 影 shadow If you photograph a shadow, you're obviously doing some kind of photography. (In the old days photography meant using light to burn shadows onto special paper, but now it's all fancy and digital.) This isn't just still photography though; it also means filming (as in a video or movie). Basically, if it has to do with taking photos or video, 撮影 is your dude. Reading: さつえい 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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Pillow Kanji: 枕 pillow The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Reading: まくら The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji, huzzah!

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Plagiarism Kanji: 盗 steal + 作 make Steal what other people make? Wow. Way to go. That is plagiarism. Reading: とうさく 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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Pleasant Kanji: 快 pleasant + 適 suitable Something that is both pleasant and suitable is still really pleasant. Reading: かいてき 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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Pleasant Kanji: 快 pleasant + い This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of pleasant? It is also pleasant. Reading: こころよい This word's reading is pretty weird. We're going to think back to a couple different words to put this one together. The word for heart (心), is こころ. The word for good is よい (or いい, but for this word's sake, よい). A "good heart (feeling)" is one where your heart feels nice and warm and fuzzy (figuratively, not literally. If it's literal, go to the hospital please). That is a pleasant feeling. A こころよい feeling.

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Pleasure Kanji: 快 pleasant + 感 feeling When you have the feeling of pleasantness, you are experiencing pleasure. While 快感 can describe the thrill of achieving something satisfying, it's often associated with pleasurable feelings from taboo or unusual experiences. For example, it might refer to the pleasure of teasing someone, indulging in a bad habit like picking earwax, or feeling sensual delight. Reading: かいかん 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.

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Pleasure Kanji: 快 pleasant + 楽 comfort Pleasant comfort brings you a lot of pleasure and you get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Reading: かいらく 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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Poor Kanji: 貧 poor + し + い This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of poor? It's poor. Reading: まずしい You know the word 先ず (まず)? It means something along the lines of "first of all." So, if you're poor, first of all (まず), you're going to want to get some help. Second of all, learn how to play the guitar and make funny jokes.

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Poor Kanji: 貧 poor + 乏 scarce You are poor and money / food is very scarce for you, making you poor. Reading: びんぼう 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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Prime minister Kanji: 総 whole + 理 reason This is an abbreviation of 総理大臣 (prime minister), so this means prime minister. As you learned with 総理大臣, this word is used only for the Japanese prime minister. Reading: そうり 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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Prime minister Kanji: 総 whole + 理 reason + 大 big + 臣 servant The whole reason our country is still running is because of our "minister" (大臣). Which minister? The prime minister, of course. Without our prime minister, we'd all be doomed I say. DOOMED! Unlike 首相, which can be used for any prime minister, this word is used only for the Japanese prime minister. Reading: そうりだいじん This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. It's also a combination of two words you've learned before, 総理 and 大臣.

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Properly Kanji: 程 extent + よ + く If the extent you go to do something is properly (よく) done, then you did it properly and well! Reading: ほどよく 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 already! Nice!

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Push Kanji: 押 push + し The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. Reading: おし This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, meaning you know the reading!

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Scarce Kanji: 乏 scarce + し + い This is a single kanji with an い on the end, meaning you know it's probably an adjective. What's the adjective form of scarce? It's also scarce. Reading: とぼしい 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: When things are scarce, you have to boat (とぼ) all the way across the lake to find any resources or food, as your side of the lake is picked dry.

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Stolen goods Kanji: 盗 steal + 品 products These are stolen (steal) goods. So, I'll give you a deal, because, you know, they're stolen goods. Reading: とうひん 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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Purchase Kanji: 購 subscription + 入 enter When your subscription enters into effect, you have made your purchase. This one's a bit weird because it seems like it should refer to a subscription, but I guess it is a one time subscription, and your subscription lasts your whole life? Reading: こうにゅう 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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Secret photography Kanji: 盗 steal + 撮 photograph Stealing photographs of you. Wait, you didn't know you were being photographed / filmed? That's secret photography or secret filming Creeeeeepy. Reading: とうさつ 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.

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Stance Kanji: 構 set up + え You know 構える, which can mean to assume a stance? This is the noun version, making it stance. 構え is often used to describe specific stances or postures, both in a literal and figurative sense. In this vein, it can also convey the notion of being mentally and physically prepared for action. Additionally, 構え is also used to refer to the structure of something, often focussing on visual appearance. Reading: かまえ The reading is like 構える, so as long as you know that you know this too.

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Prolonging Kanji: 延 prolong + 長 long Prolong it for a long while. We need more time. We need a prolonging or extension of some kind. Reading: えんちょう 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.

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Solar system Kanji: 太 fat + 陽 sunshine + 系 lineage You know 太陽 means "sun," so hopefully you can guess what a sun system is. That's right — it's the solar system! Reading: たいようけい 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. Will help to know 太陽.

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Rehabilitation Kanji: 更 renew + 生 life Experiencing a renewal of life means going through a process of rehabilitation. 更生 generally refers to rehabilitation from various issues such as addiction, crime, delinquency, or personal struggles. Ideally, this leads to reforming oneself and reintegrating into society. Reading: こうせい 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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Publishing Kanji: 出 exit + 版 edition If you exit that edition out of your hands and into the world, you've gotten something published! That is publishing. Reading: しゅっぱん 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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Purchasing Kanji: 購 subscription + 買 buy If you create subscriptions to buy things, you're probably in the purchasing department. It's your responsibility to set up subscriptions and buy everything for everyone else because you're the purchasing person. Reading: こうばい The reading is on'yomi, which is great for 購 but not as great for 買. Luckily, the reading for 買 is buy (ばい), which is the same as the meaning, which is a pretty awesome coincidence.

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Subscription Kanji: 購 subscription + 読 read A subscription has been read. Each magazine that comes in you read. This is your subscription. Reading: こうどく 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. The on'yomi for 読 (どく) is the same as the reading in 読者. In case you forgot, think about how you just got a subscription to dock (どく) magazine. It's all about docks and dock related things. How exciting.

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Systematic Kanji: 体 body + 系 lineage + 的 target Give a body to a system to make it a real, structured system, you know? Then add 的 to it to make it systematic. 体系的 is a formal word for something that follows a clear structure or framework, often used in academic contexts. For example, you might hear it when discussing a systematic approach to solving a problem or organizing information systematically. Reading: たいけいてき 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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The next day Kanji: 翌 the next + 日 sun The next day is just that, the next day. Reading: よくじつ 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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The next month Kanji: 翌 the next + 月 moon The next month is the next month. Reading: よくげつ 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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The next morning Kanji: 翌 the next + 朝 morning The next morning is the next morning. Readings: よくあさ, よくちょう The reading can be what you've learned with the kanji, よくあさ, or it can be the on'yomi reading across the board, よくちょう. Both are good to remember because よくちょう is more formal (you'll use that reading in writing more often) and よくあさ is more informal - you'll use that in speaking more often.

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The next year Kanji: 翌 the next + 年 year The next year is the next year. Readings: よくねん, よくとし The reading can be the on'yomi for 年 or the kun'yomi. So, you can do either よくねん or よくとし, or preferably both.

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Ticket Kanji: 切 cut + 符 token A cut token is a token you cut out from a sheet of paper into smaller sheets, and each of these pieces is a ticket. Reading: きっぷ The reading is 切る cut short to きっ, then ふ rendaku'd to ぷ. It's a bit of a troublesome word, so concentrate on this now a bit so you can get it in the reviews.

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To arrange something Kanji: 揃 complete + え + る Remember 揃う, "to be complete"? This is the transitive version of that, and it means things like to arrange something, to gather something, and to align something. This one is a little tricky to understand and translate well. At its core, this verb describes the act of arranging all of the necessary things for something. But it can also describe aligning certain things in a uniform, matching manner. If this still isn't clear, have a careful look at our context sentences and collocations! Reading: そろえる Since this word has okurigana (hiragana attached to the kanji) you know that it's probably going to be the kun'yomi reading. You already know this, so you're all good here!

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To be stuffed Kanji: 詰 stuffed + ま + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means stuffed. The vocab word is to be stuffed, as in something is stuffed and you're not doing the stuffing. You know this because when it comes to まる the cat, he stuffs himself into boxes on his own, so you don't have to stuff him into boxes for him. It just happens, and you can watch and be entertained (obviously you need to go watch some Maru videos if you haven't on YouTube, just saying). Reading: つまる This word uses the reading you learned with the kanji!

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To be scared Kanji: 怖 scary + が + る怖い is "scary." This is a verb version, making it to be scared or to be afraid of. Reading: こわがる The reading comes from 怖い.

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To diagnose Kanji: 診 diagnose + 断 cut off + す + る診断 is a diagnosis. Make this into a verb, and you have to diagnose. Reading: しんだんする 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.

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To attack Kanji: 攻 aggression + 撃 attack + す + る攻撃 is an attack. Make that into a verb and you have to attack. Reading: こうげきする 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. It will help to know 攻撃 as well.

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To become thirsty Kanji: 渇 dry up + く When you have a thirst, you tend to become thirsty. Note that this does not mean “to be thirsty” by itself, but only in combination with 喉, as in 喉が渇く. Reading: かわく The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji. Go grab a cup of water so you don't become dehydrated, okay?

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To be shifted Kanji: 移 shift + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means shift and the verb vocab version is to be shifted. You know that this is the one where something is shifted (and you're not doing the shifting), because it's really rude (る) to be shifted, and you don't like it when people do it to you (because it happens quite a lot, strangely). Reading: うつる The reading is the same as 移す, so use that to remember this!

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To deposit Kanji: 預 deposit + け + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means deposit so the verb vocab version is to deposit or to entrust. You use 預ける when you leave something in someone else's care for a while, expecting to get it back. For example, you can use 預ける when you deposit money in a bank, leave your coat in a cloakroom, or even when you park your bicycle in a parking area. You can also use it when you leave your child with grandparents or leave your dog at a pet hotel. Reading: あずける 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: In terms of places where you want to deposit your money, the last place on your list should be a zoo (あず). I mean seriously, you know the animals are just gonna munch up all your dolla bills.

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To die out Kanji: 絶 extinction + え + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means die out so the verb vocab version is to die out. You know that this one is "to die out" because you're up in the air (える), looking down at the dinosaurs, who are all dying out. Thank goodness you're up in the air, because the ground is all on fire. Reading: たえる The reading can come from 絶つ, so as long as you know that word you know this one as well.

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To decorate Kanji: 飾 decorate + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means decorate. The verb vocab version is to decorate. Reading: かざる 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 decorate something, you don't really need a cause (かざ). You should just do it, just because.

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To chill something Kanji: 冷 cool + や + す冷たい is "cold." This is the verb version, so you're making something cold. This word is to chill something or to cool something. Reading: ひやす To chill something, you need to apply cold, not heat (ひ).

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To feel shy Kanji: 照 illuminate + れ + る Your feel as if your cheeks are illuminated when you start to feel shy. Probably illuminated in red, which is why this also means to blush. 照れる means to be bashful, often in situations where the embarrassment stems from modesty rather than serious discomfort. It's used to describe feeling self-conscious in an endearing way, such as blushing due to praise, attention, or being teased in a lighthearted manner. Reading: てれる 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: The thing you feel the most embarrassed about is your 手 (て). It's all blue and scary looking.

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To float Kanji: 浮 float + く Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means float so the verb vocab version is to float. Reading: うく The reading comes from the reading you learned with the kanji. う!

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To get buried Kanji: 埋 bury + も + れ + る You know that 埋まる is "to be buried." This verb is also to be buried or to get buried. However, there's a slight difference between them. 埋まる focuses on the subject itself getting buried or filled, while 埋もれる highlights the sense of something being hidden or obscured by being covered. So you could use it to describe a yard covered in snow or your talent being overshadowed in a competitive environment. You can remember this nuance because it's more rare (もれる) to see something completely buried and covered up. Reading: うもれる The reading comes from 埋める.

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To go beyond Kanji: 越 go beyond + え + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means go beyond, the verb vocab version is to go beyond. Reading: こえる 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 go beyond child (こ) years in order to become an adult, you have to be 18 years old in both the USA and Japan.

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To hold something down Kanji: 押 push + さ + え + る The kanji means push, and this verb means things like to hold something down and to grasp something. This verb is pretty versatile, and you can use it if you're holding down a piece of paper, holding a cloth to a wound, or grasping a concept. Reading: おさえる This has the same reading as the kanji you learned, so hopefully you can read this on your own.

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To injure something Kanji: 痛 pain + め + 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 pain, and this verb is transitive, so it means to inflict pain. In other words, it's to injure something or to hurt someone. This verb focusses on the pain involved in an injury, so it can only be used for things that feel pain, like people and body parts. Reading: いためる Since this word has okurigana (hiragana attached to the kanji) you know that it's probably going to be the kun'yomi reading. You learned that reading with the word 痛い.

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To leak Kanji: 漏 leak + れ + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means leak so the verb vocab version is to leak. Reading: もれる 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: Causing you to leak all over the floor (we're talking blood, here) is your friend Moe (も). If you know someone named Moe, imagine them doing this. If you don't, think of a famous Moe.

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To line something up Kanji: 並 line up + べ + る並ぶ is when something is lining up. 並べる is when you're lining something up. In other words, 並べる is transitive. It means to line something up or to put something in order. You know this because when it comes to bears (べる), you have to line them up yourself, because they won't be doing it for you, that's for sure. Reading: ならべる The reading of the kanji is same as for 並ぶ, so if you know that you can figure out the reading for this one as well.

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To make noise Kanji: 騒 boisterous + ぐ The kanji is boisterous. The verb version is to make noise or to be boisterous. Basically, you're being boisterous when you make a lot of noise, so that's where it comes from. Reading: さわぐ You're always going to make noise and be boisterous when you eat something sour (さわ). Imagine stuffing lemon slices, sour candy, and umeboshi into your mouth. All at once. See how much noise you make? They're so sour, and they make you so boisterous.

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To move something closer to Kanji: 寄 draw near + せ + る This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. This is a transitive verb. That means it takes a direct object. The kanji itself means draw near, and the verb version is about making or letting something draw near to something else. That's why it means to move something close to, to pull something over, and also to contribute something. Reading: よせる You want to move something close to you, but it's out of reach. The solution, of course, is to take out your trusty yo-yo (よ) and lasso that thing and pull it closer!

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Tonkontsu ramen Kanji: 豚 pig + 骨 bone + ラ + ー + メ + ン Pig bone ramen is tonkotsu ramen or, very logically indeed, pork bone ramen. 豚骨ラーメン is a type of Japanese ramen made with a rich, creamy broth from 豚骨 (pork bones). The bones are simmered for hours to extract the flavors, resulting in a flavorful and hearty soup. It's so delicious, you'll be back for more. Bone appetit! Readings: とんこつらーめん, とんこつラーメン This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You know both of these readings, but in case you need a reminder, here's a mnemonic to help you out: You really like tonkotsu ramen so you just ate a whole ton (とん) of it. Imagine how you feel after eating a ton of pork bone ramen.

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To play Kanji: 遊 play + ぶ Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means play and the verb vocab version is to play. Reading: あそぶ You want to play with everyone, but every once in a while someone doesn't want to play with you. You know what? That's okay. If someone doesn't want to play with you, they're the a**hole (あそ), not you.

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To postpone Kanji: 延 prolong + 期 period of time + す + る Can we prolong this period of time to a later date? I want to postpone, if possible. Reading: えんきする 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.

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To prolong something Kanji: 延 prolong + ば + す Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means prolong and this verb means to prolong something. 延ばす conveys the idea of expanding upon something that already exists to make it longer, often in terms of time or physical distance. For example, it can refer to delaying a schedule or extending a railway. Reading: のばす 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: Do you mind if I go to prolong things? The answer? "No (の), I don't mind."

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To push Kanji: 押 push + す Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means push so the verb vocab version is to push. Reading: おす The reading is the one you learned with the kanji, actually!

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To register Kanji: 登 climb + 録 record + す + る登録 is registration. Make that into a verb and you have to register. Reading: とうろくする 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.

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To repel something Kanji: 退 retreat + け + 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 retreat, and this verb version is when you make something retreat. In other words, it means to repel something, to dismiss something, or to reject something. This is a transitive verb. That means it takes a direct object. You repel something, like bad luck. You reject something, like a proposal. Reading: しりぞける Since this word has okurigana (hiragana attached to the kanji) you know that it's probably going to be the kun'yomi reading. You learned this with its intransitive pair verb 退く, but here's a mnemonic just in case: Remember the re-zoner? Well, to repel bad luck, she, re-zoned (しりぞ) the whole place. No bad luck allowed inside the zone.

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To smell Kanji: 匂 smell + 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 smell so the verb version is to smell. Although 匂う is technically a neutral term, it often means to smell bad. To emphasize the stinkiness, you can also use the kanji 臭 instead of 匂. Reading: におう 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!

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To steal Kanji: 盗 steal + む Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means steal, so the verb vocab version is to steal. Reading: ぬすむ What are you going to steal? How about a noose (ぬす)? Wait, why are you stealing a noose? That sounds like trouble to me...

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To take a picture Kanji: 撮 photograph + る Because the hiragana ends with an う sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means photograph. When you make that into a verb, it becomes to take a picture. It can also mean to take a video. Basically, it's for any form of shooting you do with a camera! Reading: とる To take a picture, to take a video… You "take" all these things. And how do you say "to take" in Japanese? It's 取る (とる), which happens to share a reading with this word. Different kanji but related meanings, and exactly the same reading!

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To wet Kanji: 濡 wet + ら + す 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 wet or damp, so the verb version is to wet or to dampen something. Reading: ぬらす 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!

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Trainee Kanji: 研 sharpen + 修 mastering + 生 life 研修 is a training or study of some kind. If it's in your current life (生) that you are doing the training, then you are a trainee. This is a lot like how a student is in the status of "study life." Reading: けんしゅうせい This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. The reading from 研修 should also help you too.

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Treatment Kanji: 処 deal with + 置 put We're going to deal with it by putting this up your butt and giving you the treatment you need. Kancho! 処置 is commonly used when treating injuries or illnesses. It can also refer to deciding how to handle a situation or the act of handling it, but in these cases, people usually use 処理 instead. Reading: しょち 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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Type Kanji: 系 lineage Trace something back through its lineage to determine what type of thing it is. 〜系 is a suffix you can attach casually to a word to classify it as a genre or group, like 理系 (science-oriented fields), おしゃれ系 (trendy or stylish people), or 日系 (Japanese descendants). Reading: けい The reading is the same as what you learned with the kanji, probably because this word gets stuck onto other things to describe tribes and groups.

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Ukiyo-e Kanji: 浮 float + 世 world + 絵 picture A floating world painting is what you call an ukiyo-e woodblock print in Japan. The "floating world" refers to an evanescent world that is impermanent (floating), just as beauty and entertainment are. Back in the day, this type of art was made into woodblock prints and paintings. Unfortunately, we don't have a name for these in English because they're so unique and special, but they come up more than you'd think, so get used to ukiyo-e! Reading: うきよえ The readings don't really line up perfectly, but they're close (although mixed in terms of what has what reading). Take a look at the word and break everything down. 浮 takes the kun'yomi うき (from 浮く), 世 also takes the kun'yomi よ, and then 絵 takes the on'yomi え. Put that all together and you have うきよえ! Or if you already know the word ukiyo-e, that works too!

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Unmarried Kanji: 未 not yet + 婚 marriage Not yet marriage? You haven't been married. You're unmarried. Reading: みこん 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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Unpleasant Kanji: 不 not + 快 pleasant Things that are not pleasant are unpleasant or uncomfortable. Reading: ふかい 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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Unsuitable Kanji: 不 not + 適 suitable Something that is not suitable is unsuitable and inappropriate. Reading: ふてき 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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Upside down Kanji: 逆 reverse + さ + ま Something is reverse, that much you know. The さま comes from 様, which could mean manner. So, something that is in a "reverse manner," is something that is upside down. Reading: さかさま The reading comes from 逆らう and 様, put together. A bit of an upside down reading if I do say so myself, but you do what you gotta do.

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Various joints Kanji: 節 season + 々 repeater Your joint joints are your various joints, or even every joint in your body, or a specific body part. When we're not talking about the joints in your body, this means something like various parts, referring to various parts of a whole. Reading: ふしぶし This is just the kun'yomi of 節, which you learned with 節目, repeated twice. Keep in mind that the second ふし gets rendaku'd to ぶし!

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Viewing Kanji: 観 view + 覧 look at If you view and look at something, you are viewing that thing, or watching it. Reading: かんらん 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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Water leakage Kanji: 漏 leak + 水 water A leak of water is a water leakage. Reading: ろうすい 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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With all one's might Kanji: 精 spirit + 一 one + 杯 cup of liquid You put one cup of liquid... no, one full cup of liquid spirit into what you're doing. None of this half-cup garbage. A full one. That means you're going at it with all one's might. Reading: せいいっぱい 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. Will help if you've seen 一杯 before.

Kanji - Level 30 - Vocab Flashcards

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