JLPT N5

月 means moon and month in Japanese. Learn how to read 月 as tsuki, getsu, and gatsu, with common words and examples.

空 is the Japanese kanji for sky and empty space. Learn its readings, meaning, and common words such as 空気 and 空港.

九 means nine in Japanese. Learn how to read 九 as kyuu and ku, with common number words and example sentences.

火 is the Japanese kanji for fire. Learn its meaning, readings hi and ka, and common words such as 火山 and 火曜日.

What does 母 mean in Japanese? 母 means mother. It is a core JLPT N5 kanji and the partner of 父 (father) in the most basic family pair. Like 父, 母 has a humble word and a polite word. 母 (haha) is how you refer to your own mother modestly when speaking to others; お母さん … Read more

What does 父 mean in Japanese? 父 means father. It is a core JLPT N5 kanji and one half of the most basic family pair, 父 and 母 (father and mother). Japanese has two words for father depending on whose father and how you speak. 父 (chichi) is how you refer to your own father … Read more

What does 六 mean in Japanese? 六 means “six” in Japanese. You will often see it in practical words such as 六 (six), 六つ (six things), and 六月 (June). For learners, the key is to study 六 through real vocabulary. The examples below show how the kanji works in words, sentences, and related kanji. Reading … Read more

What does 林 mean in Japanese? 林 means “woods, grove” in Japanese. You will often see it in practical words such as 林 (woods; grove), 森林 (forest), and 林道 (forest road). For learners, the key is to study 林 through real vocabulary. The examples below show how the kanji works in words, sentences, and related … Read more

What does 立 mean in Japanese? 立 means “stand, establish” in Japanese. You will often see it in practical words such as 立つ (to stand), 立てる (to stand something up), and 国立 (national). For learners, the key is to study 立 through real vocabulary. The examples below show how the kanji works in words, sentences, … Read more

目 目 means “eye” in Japanese. Its shape is based on an eye turned vertically, making it a clear pictographic kanji. Reading On’yomi: モク (moku), ボク (boku) Kun’yomi: め (me), ま- (ma-) Basic Information Kanji 目 Meaning eye Stroke Count 5 JLPT Level N5 How to Understand This Kanji 目 means eye, but it also … Read more