幹
幹
13 strokes
Frequency: 364
JLPT N1
Grade 5
Meanings
tree trunk
main part
talent
capability
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
みき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
つよし
まさ
もと
えだ
き
くる
たかし
つね
とも
み
もとき
よし
より
Common Words
1
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
1
Shinkansen; bullet train
Examples
新しい新幹線の速いこと！
How fast the new Shinkansen goes!
1
executive secretary; coordinator; organizer; person in charge of making arrangements
Examples
私、幹事をやるのが初めてだから要領が悪いかもしれません。
This is the first time I've worked as a coordinator, so I may not have the hang of it yet.
1
main road; main thoroughfare; arterial road
Examples
この前、混雑した幹線道路の真ん中でガス欠してしまったんです。
The other day I ran out of gas in the middle of a busy Interstate.
1
senior leadership; senior leader; upper echelon (of power); top-ranking officer
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