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用心

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 用心

うじん
要心
~する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Transitive
Freq #6663
1

care; precaution; guarding; caution

Examples
火には、用心しなさい。
Be on your guard against fire.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 107
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

utilize
business
service
use
employ

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もち.いる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
たから
4 strokes
Frequency: 157
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

heart
mind
spirit
heart radical (no. 61)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こころ
-ごころ
9 strokes
Frequency: 106
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

need
main point
essence
pivot
key to

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.る
かなめ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とし
13 strokes
Frequency: 999
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

humility
be careful
discreet
prudent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つつし.む
つつ.ましい
つつし
つつし.み
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ちか
のり
まこと
みつ
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