日本
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 日本
Kanji in this Word
日
4 strokes
Frequency: 1
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
day
sun
Japan
counter for days
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ニチ
ジツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひ
-び
-か
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あ
あき
いる
く
くさ
こう
す
たち
に
にっ
につ
へ
本
5 strokes
Frequency: 10
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
book
present
main
origin
true
real
counter for long cylindrical things
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まと
ごう
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