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One of the best Japanese Kanji dictionary.
材 means "material, lumber, talent."
Timber - Used in construction and manufacturing, it is the raw material used to make things.
Ability - The capacity to do something well or to be of use.
Talent - An exceptional natural ability or aptitude.
What kind of stone is this?
This old house is made of wood.
What's the material?
他のものはよほど前から材料を蒐めたり、ノートを溜めたりして、余所目にも忙しそうに見えるのに、私だけはまだ何にも手を着けずにいた。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha
そうして練り上げた思想を系統的に纏める手数を省くために、ただ書物の中にある材料を並べて、それに相当な結論をちょっと付け加える事にした。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha
しかしその大部分は先生と先生の奥さんから得た材料に過ぎなかった。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha
自分のように、親から財産を譲られたものは、どうしても固有の材幹が鈍る、つまり世の中と闘う必要がないからいけないのだともいっていました。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha
自分のように、親から財産を譲られたものは、どうしても固有の材幹が鈍る、つまり世の中と闘う必要がないからいけないのだともいっていました。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha
What is Onyomi?
Onyomi, also known as the "Sino-Japanese reading," is one of the two main reading systems for kanji characters in Japanese. It refers to the reading of a kanji character that is derived from the original Chinese pronunciation.
What is Kunyomi?
Kunyomi, also known as the "native Japanese reading," is one of the two main reading systems for kanji characters in Japanese. It refers to the reading of a kanji character that is based on the native Japanese pronunciation. Kunyomi readings are often used when a kanji character stands alone or is followed by hiragana, as in verbs and adjectives. Mastering both kunyomi and onyomi is crucial for understanding and using kanji effectively in the Japanese language.
What is Radical?
A radical, also known as "bushu" in Japanese, is a fundamental component of kanji characters. Radicals are the building blocks of kanji and are used to categorize and organize them in dictionaries. There are 214 traditional radicals, each with its own meaning, which often provides a clue to the meaning of the kanji character it forms.
What is strokes?
Stroke count, or "kakusuu" in Japanese, refers to the number of individual brushstrokes required to write a kanji character. Each kanji has a specific stroke order and stroke count, which are essential for writing the character correctly and legibly. Understanding and following the correct stroke order not only ensures proper balance and aesthetics but also makes writing more efficient and fluid.