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One of the best Japanese Kanji dictionary.
杏 means "apricot, apricot tree."
Apricot - A deciduous small tree of the rose family.
Ginnan - The fruit of the Japanese apricot tree.
墓地の区切り目に、大きな銀杏が一本空を隠すように立っていた。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha
先生と話していた私は、ふと先生がわざわざ注意してくれた銀杏の大樹を眼の前に想い浮かべた。
from "Kokoro", by Natsume Sōseki, original text:Shueisha Bunko, Shueisha
「先生|雑司ヶ谷の銀杏はもう散ってしまったでしょうか」「まだ空坊主にはならないでしょう」先生はそう答えながら私の顔を見守った」
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.