JLPT N4 Kanji Flashcards: 170 Next-Step Characters, Readings & Words
Study 170 independently selected post-N5 kanji through word recognition, contextual spelling, and reading or usage distinctions.
About this deck
The JLPT describes N4 readers as able to understand passages on familiar daily topics written with basic vocabulary and kanji. It does not publish a fixed kanji or vocabulary list, so these 170 characters are an independent next-step selection—not an official, complete, exhaustive, or guaranteed exam list.
What the cards practice
- Kanji in a word → core idea, reading, and meaning: 170 recognition cards each focus on one new primary character and one useful word.
- Kana plus English context → kanji word: 170 spelling cards reverse those exact word mappings. The context fixes the intended word; the cards do not grade handwriting or stroke order.
- Reading, usage, and visual distinctions: 60 selective cards separate look-alike characters, homophones, transitive and intransitive verbs, contrast pairs, seasons, family terms, and two useful word-specific readings.
The primary set excludes all 80 characters introduced by the live N5 deck. It also excludes kana instruction, audio, stroke order, handwriting assessment, full on'yomi and kun'yomi inventories, sentence grammar, reading passages, and mechanical permutations beyond the exact mappings above. The independent 170-character ledger starts from KANJIDIC2's historical pre-2010 level-3 field, then omits 11 lower-priority candidates to keep the scope practical. That field is a selection aid, not a current official JLPT syllabus.
The order introduces each recognition card before its reverse spelling card, keeps at least three unrelated cards between paired directions, and interleaves topics rather than turning the deck into one long block of near-duplicates. Distinction cards follow the primary pipeline only after all supporting words have been introduced, and a deterministic stride keeps paired distinction prompts apart. The review scheduler handles longer-term spacing after installation.
Task shape was checked against the official N4 purposes of test items, test-section guide, and JLPT FAQ. The official materials identify kanji reading, kana-to-kanji orthography, contextual meaning, paraphrase, and usage as N4 vocabulary tasks, while explicitly declining to publish a fixed list.
Readings and written-word mappings were checked against the EDRDG KANJIDIC project and JMdict project. This publication uses those dictionary files under CC BY-SA 4.0 and acknowledges the Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group; it does not reproduce their gloss wording. Japanese-language facts remain facts rather than claimed original expression.
The prompts, explanations, selection, ordering, metadata, and generated cover are original to Flashcards Open Source App and are shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. This is an independent, unofficial educational deck. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the Japan Foundation, Japan Educational Exchanges and Services, or the JLPT organizers. No JLPT examination questions, answers, mark schemes, protected source prose, commercial deck text, logos, or trade dress were copied.
Cards in this deck
Card 1
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同 in 同じ — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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same · おなじ. 同じ means “same.”
Card 2
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事 in 用事 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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matter; thing · ようじ. 用事 means “an errand or something to do.”
Card 3
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自 in 自分 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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self · じぶん. 自分 means “oneself.”
Card 4
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発 in 出発 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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departure; start · しゅっぱつ. 出発 means “departure.”
Card 5
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者 in 医者 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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person · いしゃ. 医者 means “a doctor.”
Card 6
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Write おなじ, “same,” in kanji.
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同じ. Target character: 同; core idea: “same.”
Card 7
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地 in 地図 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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ground; place · ちず. 地図 means “a map.”
Card 8
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Write ようじ, “an errand or something to do,” in kanji.
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用事. Target character: 事; core idea: “matter; thing.”
Card 9
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合 in 合う — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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fit; match · あう. 合う means “to fit or match.”
Card 10
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Write じぶん, “oneself,” in kanji.
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自分. Target character: 自; core idea: “self.”
Card 11
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市 in 市内 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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city · しない. 市内 means “within the city.”
Card 12
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Write しゅっぱつ, “departure,” in kanji.
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出発. Target character: 発; core idea: “departure; start.”
Card 13
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業 in 授業 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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work; course of study · じゅぎょう. 授業 means “a class or lesson.”
Card 14
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Write いしゃ, “a doctor,” in kanji.
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医者. Target character: 者; core idea: “person.”
Card 15
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方 in 方法 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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direction; way · ほうほう. 方法 means “a method or way.”
Card 16
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Write ちず, “a map,” in kanji.
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地図. Target character: 地; core idea: “ground; place.”
Card 17
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回 in 一回 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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turn; occurrence · いっかい. 一回 means “once or one time.”
Card 18
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Write あう, “to fit or match,” in kanji.
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合う. Target character: 合; core idea: “fit; match.”
Card 19
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場 in 場所 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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place · ばしょ. 場所 means “a place.”
Card 20
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Write しない, “within the city,” in kanji.
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市内. Target character: 市; core idea: “city.”
Card 21
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員 in 店員 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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member; staff · てんいん. 店員 means “a shop clerk.”
Card 22
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Write じゅぎょう, “a class or lesson,” in kanji.
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授業. Target character: 業; core idea: “work; course of study.”
Card 23
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開 in 開ける — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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open · あける. 開ける means “to open a door.”
Card 24
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Write ほうほう, “a method or way,” in kanji.
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方法. Target character: 方; core idea: “direction; way.”
Card 25
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力 in 力 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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strength · ちから. 力 means “strength or power.”
Card 26
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Write いっかい, “once or one time,” in kanji.
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一回. Target character: 回; core idea: “turn; occurrence.”
Card 27
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問 in 質問 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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question · しつもん. 質問 means “a question.”
Card 28
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Write ばしょ, “a place,” in kanji.
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場所. Target character: 場; core idea: “place.”
Card 29
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代 in 時代 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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period; age · じだい. 時代 means “an era or period.”
Card 30
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Write てんいん, “a shop clerk,” in kanji.
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店員. Target character: 員; core idea: “member; staff.”
Card 31
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明 in 明るい — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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bright · あかるい. 明るい means “bright.”
Card 32
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Write the kanji word in ドアをあける, “open a door.”
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開ける. Target character: 開; core idea: “open.”
Card 33
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動 in 動く — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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move · うごく. 動く means “to move or work.”
Card 34
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Write ちから, “strength or power,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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力. Target character: 力; core idea: “strength.”
Card 35
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京 in 東京 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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capital · とうきょう. 東京 means “Tokyo.”
Card 36
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Write しつもん, “a question,” in kanji.
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質問. Target character: 問; core idea: “question.”
Card 37
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通 in 通る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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pass through · とおる. 通る means “to pass through.”
Card 38
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Write じだい, “an era or period,” in kanji.
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時代. Target character: 代; core idea: “period; age.”
Card 39
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理 in 料理 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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reason; arrangement · りょうり. 料理 means “cooking or a prepared dish.”
Card 40
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Write あかるい, “bright,” in kanji.
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明るい. Target character: 明; core idea: “bright.”
Card 41
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体 in 体 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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body · からだ. 体 means “the body.”
Card 42
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Write うごく, “to move or work,” in kanji.
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動く. Target character: 動; core idea: “move.”
Card 43
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田 in 田んぼ — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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rice field · たんぼ. 田んぼ means “a rice field.”
Card 44
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Write とうきょう, “Tokyo,” in kanji.
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東京. Target character: 京; core idea: “capital.”
Card 45
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題 in 宿題 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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topic; problem · しゅくだい. 宿題 means “homework.”
Card 46
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Write とおる, “to pass through,” in kanji.
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通る. Target character: 通; core idea: “pass through.”
Card 47
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首 in 首 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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neck · くび. 首 means “the neck.”
Card 48
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Write りょうり, “cooking or a prepared dish,” in kanji.
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料理. Target character: 理; core idea: “reason; arrangement.”
Card 49
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意 in 意味 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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idea; meaning · いみ. 意味 means “meaning.”
Card 50
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Write からだ, “the body,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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体. Target character: 体; core idea: “body.”
Card 51
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不 in 不便 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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not; un- · ふべん. 不便 means “inconvenient.”
Card 52
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Write たんぼ, “a rice field,” in kanji.
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田んぼ. Target character: 田; core idea: “rice field.”
Card 53
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作 in 作る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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make · つくる. 作る means “to make a meal.”
Card 54
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Write しゅくだい, “homework,” in kanji.
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宿題. Target character: 題; core idea: “topic; problem.”
Card 55
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用 in 利用 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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use · りよう. 利用 means “use or utilization.”
Card 56
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Write くび, “the neck,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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首. Target character: 首; core idea: “neck.”
Card 57
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度 in 今度 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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time; degree · こんど. 今度 means “this time or next time.”
Card 58
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Write いみ, “meaning,” in kanji.
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意味. Target character: 意; core idea: “idea; meaning.”
Card 59
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強 in 強い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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strong · つよい. 強い means “strong.”
Card 60
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Write ふべん, “inconvenient,” in kanji.
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不便. Target character: 不; core idea: “not; un-.”
Card 61
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持 in 持つ — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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hold; have · もつ. 持つ means “to hold or have.”
Card 62
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Write the kanji word in 晩ご飯をつくる, “make dinner.”
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作る. Target character: 作; core idea: “make.”
Card 63
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野 in 野菜 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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field; open country · やさい. 野菜 means “vegetables.”
Card 64
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Write りよう, “use or utilization,” in kanji.
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利用. Target character: 用; core idea: “use.”
Card 65
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都 in 都会 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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metropolis; capital · とかい. 都会 means “a city or urban area.”
Card 66
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Write こんど, “this time or next time,” in kanji.
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今度. Target character: 度; core idea: “time; degree.”
Card 67
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以 in 以上 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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from; by means of · いじょう. 以上 means “at least.”
Card 68
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Write つよい, “strong,” in kanji.
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強い. Target character: 強; core idea: “strong.”
Card 69
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思 in 思う — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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think · おもう. 思う means “to think so.”
Card 70
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Write もつ, “to hold or have,” in kanji.
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持つ. Target character: 持; core idea: “hold; have.”
Card 71
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家 in 家 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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house; home · いえ. 家 means “a house or home.”
Card 72
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Write やさい, “vegetables,” in kanji.
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野菜. Target character: 野; core idea: “field; open country.”
Card 73
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世 in 世の中 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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world; society · よのなか. 世の中 means “the world or society.”
Card 74
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Write とかい, “a city or urban area,” in kanji.
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都会. Target character: 都; core idea: “metropolis; capital.”
Card 75
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進 in 進む — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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advance · すすむ. 進む means “to advance.”
Card 76
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Write いじょう, “at least,” in kanji.
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以上. Target character: 以; core idea: “from; by means of.”
Card 77
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正 in 正しい — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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correct · ただしい. 正しい means “correct.”
Card 78
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Write the kanji word in そうおもう, “think so.”
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思う. Target character: 思; core idea: “think.”
Card 79
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院 in 病院 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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institution · びょういん. 病院 means “a hospital.”
Card 80
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Write いえ, “a house or home,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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家. Target character: 家; core idea: “house; home.”
Card 81
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心 in 心 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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heart; mind · こころ. 心 means “the heart or mind.”
Card 82
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Write よのなか, “the world or society,” in kanji.
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世の中. Target character: 世; core idea: “world; society.”
Card 83
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界 in 世界 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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world; boundary · せかい. 世界 means “the world.”
Card 84
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Write すすむ, “to advance,” in kanji.
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進む. Target character: 進; core idea: “advance.”
Card 85
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教 in 教える — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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teach · おしえる. 教える means “to teach or tell.”
Card 86
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Write ただしい, “correct,” in kanji.
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正しい. Target character: 正; core idea: “correct.”
Card 87
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文 in 文章 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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sentence; writing · ぶんしょう. 文章 means “a sentence or piece of writing.”
Card 88
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Write びょういん, “a hospital,” in kanji.
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病院. Target character: 院; core idea: “institution.”
Card 89
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元 in 元気 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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origin; base · げんき. 元気 means “healthy or energetic.”
Card 90
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Write こころ, “the heart or mind,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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心. Target character: 心; core idea: “heart; mind.”
Card 91
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重 in 重い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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heavy · おもい. 重い means “heavy.”
Card 92
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Write せかい, “the world,” in kanji.
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世界. Target character: 界; core idea: “world; boundary.”
Card 93
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近 in 近い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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near · ちかい. 近い means “near.”
Card 94
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Write おしえる, “to teach or tell,” in kanji.
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教える. Target character: 教; core idea: “teach.”
Card 95
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考 in 考える — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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consider · かんがえる. 考える means “to think about or consider.”
Card 96
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Write ぶんしょう, “a sentence or piece of writing,” in kanji.
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文章. Target character: 文; core idea: “sentence; writing.”
Card 97
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画 in 映画 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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picture · えいが. 映画 means “a movie.”
Card 98
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Write げんき, “healthy or energetic,” in kanji.
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元気. Target character: 元; core idea: “origin; base.”
Card 99
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海 in 海 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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sea · うみ. 海 means “the sea.”
Card 100
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Write おもい, “heavy,” in kanji.
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重い. Target character: 重; core idea: “heavy.”
Card 101
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売 in 売る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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sell · うる. 売る means “to sell.”
Card 102
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Write ちかい, “near,” in kanji.
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近い. Target character: 近; core idea: “near.”
Card 103
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知 in 知る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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know · しる. 知る means “to know or learn of.”
Card 104
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Write かんがえる, “to think about or consider,” in kanji.
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考える. Target character: 考; core idea: “consider.”
Card 105
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集 in 集める — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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gather · あつめる. 集める means “to collect.”
Card 106
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Write えいが, “a movie,” in kanji.
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映画. Target character: 画; core idea: “picture.”
Card 107
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別 in 別々 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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separate · べつべつ. 別々 means “separately.”
Card 108
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Write うみ, “the sea,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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海. Target character: 海; core idea: “sea.”
Card 109
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物 in 荷物 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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thing; object · にもつ. 荷物 means “luggage or a package.”
Card 110
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Write うる, “to sell,” in kanji.
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売る. Target character: 売; core idea: “sell.”
Card 111
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引 in 引く — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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pull · ひく. 引く means “to pull.”
Card 112
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Write しる, “to know or learn of,” in kanji.
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知る. Target character: 知; core idea: “know.”
Card 113
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使 in 使う — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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use · つかう. 使う means “to use.”
Card 114
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Write あつめる, “to collect,” in kanji.
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集める. Target character: 集; core idea: “gather.”
Card 115
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所 in 台所 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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place · だいどころ. 台所 means “a kitchen.”
Card 116
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Write べつべつ, “separately,” in kanji.
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別々. Target character: 別; core idea: “separate.”
Card 117
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品 in 品物 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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goods; item · しなもの. 品物 means “goods or an item.”
Card 118
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Write にもつ, “luggage or a package,” in kanji.
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荷物. Target character: 物; core idea: “thing; object.”
Card 119
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計 in 時計 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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measure; plan · とけい. 時計 means “a clock or watch.”
Card 120
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Write ひく, “to pull,” in kanji.
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引く. Target character: 引; core idea: “pull.”
Card 121
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死 in 死ぬ — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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die; death · しぬ. 死ぬ means “to die.”
Card 122
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Write つかう, “to use,” in kanji.
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使う. Target character: 使; core idea: “use.”
Card 123
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特 in 特別 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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special · とくべつ. 特別 means “special.”
Card 124
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Write だいどころ, “a kitchen,” in kanji.
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台所. Target character: 所; core idea: “place.”
Card 125
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私 in 私 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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I; private · わたし. 私 means “I or me.”
Card 126
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Write しなもの, “goods or an item,” in kanji.
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品物. Target character: 品; core idea: “goods; item.”
Card 127
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始 in 始める — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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begin · はじめる. 始める means “to begin something.”
Card 128
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Write とけい, “a clock or watch,” in kanji.
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時計. Target character: 計; core idea: “measure; plan.”
Card 129
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朝 in 朝 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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morning · あさ. 朝 means “morning.”
Card 130
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Write しぬ, “to die,” in kanji.
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死ぬ. Target character: 死; core idea: “die; death.”
Card 131
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村 in 村 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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village · むら. 村 means “a village.”
Card 132
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Write とくべつ, “special,” in kanji.
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特別. Target character: 特; core idea: “special.”
Card 133
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運 in 運ぶ — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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carry · はこぶ. 運ぶ means “to carry.”
Card 134
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Write わたし, “I or me,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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私. Target character: 私; core idea: “I; private.”
Card 135
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終 in 終わる — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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end · おわる. 終わる means “to end or finish.”
Card 136
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Write はじめる, “to begin something,” in kanji.
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始める. Target character: 始; core idea: “begin.”
Card 137
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台 in 一台 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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stand; machine counter · いちだい. 一台 means “one machine or vehicle.”
Card 138
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Write あさ, “morning,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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朝. Target character: 朝; core idea: “morning.”
Card 139
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広 in 広い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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wide · ひろい. 広い means “wide or spacious.”
Card 140
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Write むら, “a village,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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村. Target character: 村; core idea: “village.”
Card 141
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住 in 住む — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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live; reside · すむ. 住む means “to live or reside.”
Card 142
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Write はこぶ, “to carry,” in kanji.
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運ぶ. Target character: 運; core idea: “carry.”
Card 143
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真 in 写真 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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true; real · しゃしん. 写真 means “a photograph.”
Card 144
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Write おわる, “to end or finish,” in kanji.
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終わる. Target character: 終; core idea: “end.”
Card 145
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有 in 有名 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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have; exist · ゆうめい. 有名 means “famous.”
Card 146
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Write いちだい, “one machine or vehicle,” in kanji.
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一台. Target character: 台; core idea: “stand; machine counter.”
Card 147
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町 in 町 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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town · まち. 町 means “a town.”
Card 148
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Write ひろい, “wide or spacious,” in kanji.
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広い. Target character: 広; core idea: “wide.”
Card 149
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料 in 料金 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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fee; materials · りょうきん. 料金 means “a fee or charge.”
Card 150
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Write すむ, “to live or reside,” in kanji.
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住む. Target character: 住; core idea: “live; reside.”
Card 151
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建 in 建てる — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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build · たてる. 建てる means “to build a house.”
Card 152
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Write しゃしん, “a photograph,” in kanji.
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写真. Target character: 真; core idea: “true; real.”
Card 153
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急 in 急ぐ — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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hurry · いそぐ. 急ぐ means “to hurry.”
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Write ゆうめい, “famous,” in kanji.
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有名. Target character: 有; core idea: “have; exist.”
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止 in 止まる — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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stop · とまる. 止まる means “to stop moving.”
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Write まち, “a town,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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町. Target character: 町; core idea: “town.”
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送 in 送る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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send · おくる. 送る means “to send.”
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Write りょうきん, “a fee or charge,” in kanji.
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料金. Target character: 料; core idea: “fee; materials.”
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切 in 切る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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cut · きる. 切る means “to cut.”
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Write the kanji word in 家をたてる, “build a house.”
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建てる. Target character: 建; core idea: “build.”
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説 in 説明 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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explanation; theory · せつめい. 説明 means “an explanation.”
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Write いそぐ, “to hurry,” in kanji.
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急ぐ. Target character: 急; core idea: “hurry.”
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転 in 自転車 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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turn; revolve · じてんしゃ. 自転車 means “a bicycle.”
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Write the kanji word in 車がとまる, “the car stops moving.”
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止まる. Target character: 止; core idea: “stop.”
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楽 in 楽しい — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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enjoyment; ease · たのしい. 楽しい means “fun or enjoyable.”
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Write おくる, “to send,” in kanji.
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送る. Target character: 送; core idea: “send.”
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起 in 起きる — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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rise; get up · おきる. 起きる means “to get up or wake up.”
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Write きる, “to cut,” in kanji.
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切る. Target character: 切; core idea: “cut.”
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着 in 着る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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wear; arrive · きる. 着る means “to wear.”
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Write せつめい, “an explanation,” in kanji.
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説明. Target character: 説; core idea: “explanation; theory.”
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乗 in 乗る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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ride · のる. 乗る means “to ride or board.”
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Write じてんしゃ, “a bicycle,” in kanji.
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自転車. Target character: 転; core idea: “turn; revolve.”
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病 in 病気 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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illness · びょうき. 病気 means “an illness.”
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Write たのしい, “fun or enjoyable,” in kanji.
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楽しい. Target character: 楽; core idea: “enjoyment; ease.”
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声 in 声 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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voice · こえ. 声 means “a voice.”
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Write おきる, “to get up or wake up,” in kanji.
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起きる. Target character: 起; core idea: “rise; get up.”
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待 in 待つ — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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wait · まつ. 待つ means “to wait.”
Card 178
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Write きる, “to wear,” in kanji.
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着る. Target character: 着; core idea: “wear; arrive.”
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試 in 試す — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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try; test · ためす. 試す means “to try or test.”
Card 180
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Write のる, “to ride or board,” in kanji.
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乗る. Target character: 乗; core idea: “ride.”
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族 in 家族 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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family; group · かぞく. 家族 means “a family.”
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Write びょうき, “an illness,” in kanji.
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病気. Target character: 病; core idea: “illness.”
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銀 in 銀行 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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silver · ぎんこう. 銀行 means “a bank.”
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Write こえ, “a voice,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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声. Target character: 声; core idea: “voice.”
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早 in 早い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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early · はやい. 早い means “early.”
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Write まつ, “to wait,” in kanji.
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待つ. Target character: 待; core idea: “wait.”
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映 in 映す — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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reflect; project · うつす. 映す means “to project or reflect.”
Card 188
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Write ためす, “to try or test,” in kanji.
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試す. Target character: 試; core idea: “try; test.”
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親 in 親 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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parent · おや. 親 means “a parent.”
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Write かぞく, “a family,” in kanji.
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家族. Target character: 族; core idea: “family; group.”
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験 in 経験 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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experience; verification · けいけん. 経験 means “experience.”
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Write ぎんこう, “a bank,” in kanji.
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銀行. Target character: 銀; core idea: “silver.”
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働 in 働く — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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work · はたらく. 働く means “to work.”
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Write はやい, “early,” in kanji.
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早い. Target character: 早; core idea: “early.”
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好 in 好き — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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like; fond · すき. 好き means “liked or favorite.”
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Write うつす, “to project or reflect,” in kanji.
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映す. Target character: 映; core idea: “reflect; project.”
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英 in 英語 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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English; outstanding · えいご. 英語 means “the English language.”
Card 198
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Write おや, “a parent,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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親. Target character: 親; core idea: “parent.”
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頭 in 頭 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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head · あたま. 頭 means “the head.”
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Write けいけん, “experience,” in kanji.
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経験. Target character: 験; core idea: “experience; verification.”
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Card 201
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低 in 低い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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low · ひくい. 低い means “low.”
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Write はたらく, “to work,” in kanji.
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働く. Target character: 働; core idea: “work.”
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医 in 医学 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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medicine; medical · いがく. 医学 means “medical science.”
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Write すき, “liked or favorite,” in kanji.
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好き. Target character: 好; core idea: “like; fond.”
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仕 in 仕事 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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serve; do · しごと. 仕事 means “work or a job.”
Card 206
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Write えいご, “the English language,” in kanji.
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英語. Target character: 英; core idea: “English; outstanding.”
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去 in 去年 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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past; leave · きょねん. 去年 means “last year.”
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Write あたま, “the head,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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頭. Target character: 頭; core idea: “head.”
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味 in 味 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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taste; flavor · あじ. 味 means “taste or flavor.”
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Write ひくい, “low,” in kanji.
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低い. Target character: 低; core idea: “low.”
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門 in 正門 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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gate · せいもん. 正門 means “a main gate.”
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Write いがく, “medical science,” in kanji.
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医学. Target character: 医; core idea: “medicine; medical.”
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写 in 写す — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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copy; photograph · うつす. 写す means “to copy or photograph.”
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Write しごと, “work or a job,” in kanji.
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仕事. Target character: 仕; core idea: “serve; do.”
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字 in 漢字 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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character; letter · かんじ. 漢字 means “a kanji character.”
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Write きょねん, “last year,” in kanji.
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去年. Target character: 去; core idea: “past; leave.”
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答 in 答える — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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answer · こたえる. 答える means “to answer.”
Card 218
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Write あじ, “taste or flavor,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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味. Target character: 味; core idea: “taste; flavor.”
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夜 in 夜 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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night · よる. 夜 means “night.”
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Write せいもん, “a main gate,” in kanji.
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正門. Target character: 門; core idea: “gate.”
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音 in 音 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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sound · おと. 音 means “a sound.”
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Write うつす, “to copy or photograph,” in kanji.
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写す. Target character: 写; core idea: “copy; photograph.”
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注 in 注意 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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attention; note · ちゅうい. 注意 means “attention or caution.”
Card 224
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Write かんじ, “a kanji character,” in kanji.
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漢字. Target character: 字; core idea: “character; letter.”
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帰 in 帰る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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return home · かえる. 帰る means “to return home.”
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Write こたえる, “to answer,” in kanji.
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答える. Target character: 答; core idea: “answer.”
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歌 in 歌う — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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song; sing · うたう. 歌う means “to sing.”
Card 228
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Write よる, “night,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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夜. Target character: 夜; core idea: “night.”
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光 in 光 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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light; ray · ひかり. 光 means “light.”
Card 230
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Write おと, “a sound,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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音. Target character: 音; core idea: “sound.”
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悪 in 悪い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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bad · わるい. 悪い means “bad.”
Card 232
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Write ちゅうい, “attention or caution,” in kanji.
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注意. Target character: 注; core idea: “attention; note.”
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図 in 図書館 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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diagram; map · としょかん. 図書館 means “a library.”
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Write かえる, “to return home,” in kanji.
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帰る. Target character: 帰; core idea: “return home.”
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室 in 教室 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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room · きょうしつ. 教室 means “a classroom.”
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Write うたう, “to sing,” in kanji.
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歌う. Target character: 歌; core idea: “song; sing.”
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太 in 太い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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thick · ふとい. 太い means “thick.”
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Write ひかり, “light,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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光. Target character: 光; core idea: “light; ray.”
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歩 in 歩く — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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walk · あるく. 歩く means “to walk.”
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Write わるい, “bad,” in kanji.
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悪い. Target character: 悪; core idea: “bad.”
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風 in 風 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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wind · かぜ. 風 means “wind.”
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Write としょかん, “a library,” in kanji.
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図書館. Target character: 図; core idea: “diagram; map.”
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紙 in 手紙 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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paper · てがみ. 手紙 means “a letter.”
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Write きょうしつ, “a classroom,” in kanji.
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教室. Target character: 室; core idea: “room.”
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黒 in 黒い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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black · くろい. 黒い means “black.”
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Write ふとい, “thick,” in kanji.
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太い. Target character: 太; core idea: “thick.”
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春 in 春 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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spring · はる. 春 means “spring.”
Card 248
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Write あるく, “to walk,” in kanji.
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歩く. Target character: 歩; core idea: “walk.”
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赤 in 赤い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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red · あかい. 赤い means “red.”
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Write かぜ, “wind,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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風. Target character: 風; core idea: “wind.”
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青 in 青い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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blue; green · あおい. 青い means “blue.”
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Write てがみ, “a letter,” in kanji.
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手紙. Target character: 紙; core idea: “paper.”
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森 in 森 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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forest · もり. 森 means “a forest.”
Card 254
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Write くろい, “black,” in kanji.
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黒い. Target character: 黒; core idea: “black.”
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館 in 旅館 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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large building · りょかん. 旅館 means “a Japanese inn.”
Card 256
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Write はる, “spring,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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春. Target character: 春; core idea: “spring.”
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屋 in 部屋 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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roof; house; shop · へや. 部屋 means “a room.”
Card 258
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Write あかい, “red,” in kanji.
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赤い. Target character: 赤; core idea: “red.”
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色 in 色 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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color · いろ. 色 means “a color.”
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Write あおい, “blue,” in kanji.
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青い. Target character: 青; core idea: “blue; green.”
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走 in 走る — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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run · はしる. 走る means “to run.”
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Write もり, “a forest,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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森. Target character: 森; core idea: “forest.”
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秋 in 秋 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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autumn · あき. 秋 means “autumn.”
Card 264
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Write りょかん, “a Japanese inn,” in kanji.
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旅館. Target character: 館; core idea: “large building.”
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林 in 林 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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woods · はやし. 林 means “a grove or woods.”
Card 266
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Write へや, “a room,” in kanji.
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部屋. Target character: 屋; core idea: “roof; house; shop.”
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夏 in 夏 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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summer · なつ. 夏 means “summer.”
Card 268
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Write いろ, “a color,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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色. Target character: 色; core idea: “color.”
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顔 in 顔 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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face · かお. 顔 means “the face.”
Card 270
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Write はしる, “to run,” in kanji.
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走る. Target character: 走; core idea: “run.”
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短 in 短い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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short · みじかい. 短い means “short.”
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Write あき, “autumn,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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秋. Target character: 秋; core idea: “autumn.”
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薬 in 薬 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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medicine · くすり. 薬 means “medicine.”
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Write はやし, “a grove or woods,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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林. Target character: 林; core idea: “woods.”
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習 in 習う — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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learn · ならう. 習う means “to learn.”
Card 276
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Write なつ, “summer,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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夏. Target character: 夏; core idea: “summer.”
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便 in 便利 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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convenience · べんり. 便利 means “convenient.”
Card 278
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Write かお, “the face,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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顔. Target character: 顔; core idea: “face.”
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洋 in 洋食 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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Western; ocean · ようしょく. 洋食 means “Western-style food.”
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Write みじかい, “short,” in kanji.
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短い. Target character: 短; core idea: “short.”
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旅 in 旅行 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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travel · りょこう. 旅行 means “a trip or travel.”
Card 282
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Write くすり, “medicine,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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薬. Target character: 薬; core idea: “medicine.”
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軽 in 軽い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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light in weight · かるい. 軽い means “light in weight.”
Card 284
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Write ならう, “to learn,” in kanji.
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習う. Target character: 習; core idea: “learn.”
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池 in 池 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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pond · いけ. 池 means “a pond.”
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Write べんり, “convenient,” in kanji.
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便利. Target character: 便; core idea: “convenience.”
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服 in 洋服 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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clothing · ようふく. 洋服 means “Western-style clothes.”
Card 288
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Write ようしょく, “Western-style food,” in kanji.
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洋食. Target character: 洋; core idea: “Western; ocean.”
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遠 in 遠い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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far · とおい. 遠い means “far.”
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Write りょこう, “a trip or travel,” in kanji.
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旅行. Target character: 旅; core idea: “travel.”
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夕 in 夕食 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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evening · ゆうしょく. 夕食 means “an evening meal.”
Card 292
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Write かるい, “light in weight,” in kanji.
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軽い. Target character: 軽; core idea: “light in weight.”
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借 in 借りる — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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borrow · かりる. 借りる means “to borrow.”
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Write いけ, “a pond,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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池. Target character: 池; core idea: “pond.”
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曜 in 曜日 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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weekday · ようび. 曜日 means “a day of the week.”
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Write ようふく, “Western-style clothes,” in kanji.
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洋服. Target character: 服; core idea: “clothing.”
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弱 in 弱い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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weak · よわい. 弱い means “weak.”
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Write とおい, “far,” in kanji.
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遠い. Target character: 遠; core idea: “far.”
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肉 in 肉 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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meat · にく. 肉 means “meat.”
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Write ゆうしょく, “an evening meal,” in kanji.
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夕食. Target character: 夕; core idea: “evening.”
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貸 in 貸す — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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lend · かす. 貸す means “to lend.”
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Write かりる, “to borrow,” in kanji.
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借りる. Target character: 借; core idea: “borrow.”
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暗 in 暗い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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dark · くらい. 暗い means “dark.”
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Write ようび, “a day of the week,” in kanji.
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曜日. Target character: 曜; core idea: “weekday.”
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鳥 in 鳥 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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bird · とり. 鳥 means “a bird.”
Card 306
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Write よわい, “weak,” in kanji.
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弱い. Target character: 弱; core idea: “weak.”
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飯 in ご飯 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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meal; cooked rice · ごはん. ご飯 means “cooked rice or a meal.”
Card 308
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Write にく, “meat,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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肉. Target character: 肉; core idea: “meat.”
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勉 in 勉強 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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study; effort · べんきょう. 勉強 means “study.”
Card 310
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Write かす, “to lend,” in kanji.
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貸す. Target character: 貸; core idea: “lend.”
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冬 in 冬 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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winter · ふゆ. 冬 means “winter.”
Card 312
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Write くらい, “dark,” in kanji.
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暗い. Target character: 暗; core idea: “dark.”
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昼 in 昼 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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daytime; noon · ひる. 昼 means “daytime or noon.”
Card 314
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Write とり, “a bird,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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鳥. Target character: 鳥; core idea: “bird.”
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茶 in お茶 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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tea · おちゃ. お茶 means “tea.”
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Write ごはん, “cooked rice or a meal,” in kanji.
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ご飯. Target character: 飯; core idea: “meal; cooked rice.”
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弟 in 弟 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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younger brother · おとうと. 弟 means “a younger brother.”
Card 318
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Write べんきょう, “study,” in kanji.
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勉強. Target character: 勉; core idea: “study; effort.”
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洗 in 洗う — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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wash · あらう. 洗う means “to wash.”
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Write ふゆ, “winter,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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冬. Target character: 冬; core idea: “winter.”
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牛 in 牛肉 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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cow · ぎゅうにく. 牛肉 means “beef.”
Card 322
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Write ひる, “daytime or noon,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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昼. Target character: 昼; core idea: “daytime; noon.”
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兄 in 兄 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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older brother · あに. 兄 means “one's older brother.”
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Write おちゃ, “tea,” in kanji.
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お茶. Target character: 茶; core idea: “tea.”
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犬 in 犬 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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dog · いぬ. 犬 means “a dog.”
Card 326
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Write おとうと, “a younger brother,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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弟. Target character: 弟; core idea: “younger brother.”
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暑 in 暑い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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hot weather · あつい. 暑い means “hot, of weather or surroundings.”
Card 328
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Write あらう, “to wash,” in kanji.
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洗う. Target character: 洗; core idea: “wash.”
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妹 in 妹 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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younger sister · いもうと. 妹 means “a younger sister.”
Card 330
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Write ぎゅうにく, “beef,” in kanji.
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牛肉. Target character: 牛; core idea: “cow.”
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寒 in 寒い — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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cold weather · さむい. 寒い means “cold, of weather or surroundings.”
Card 332
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Write あに, “one's older brother,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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兄. Target character: 兄; core idea: “older brother.”
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姉 in 姉 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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older sister · あね. 姉 means “one's older sister.”
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Write いぬ, “a dog,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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犬. Target character: 犬; core idea: “dog.”
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漢 in 漢語 — give the character's core idea and the word's reading.
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Chinese; Sino- · かんご. 漢語 means “a Sino-Japanese word.”
Card 336
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Write あつい, “hot, of weather or surroundings,” in kanji.
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暑い. Target character: 暑; core idea: “hot weather.”
Card 337
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Write いもうと, “a younger sister,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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妹. Target character: 妹; core idea: “younger sister.”
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Write さむい, “cold, of weather or surroundings,” in kanji.
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寒い. Target character: 寒; core idea: “cold weather.”
Card 339
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Write あね, “one's older sister,” using the one-kanji spelling.
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姉. Target character: 姉; core idea: “older sister.”
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Write かんご, “a Sino-Japanese word,” in kanji.
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漢語. Target character: 漢; core idea: “Chinese; Sino-.”
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コートを ___。 “Put on a coat.” Choose 着る or 切る.
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着る（きる）. It means “to wear”; 切る（きる） means “to cut.”
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いもうとは女のきょうだいのうち、年下の人。 Choose 妹 or 姉.
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妹（いもうと）. It means one’s younger sister.
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図書館から本を ___。 “Borrow a book from the library.” Choose 借りる or 貸す.
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借りる（かりる）. The borrower receives temporary use of the book.
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駅で友だちに ___。 “Meet a friend at the station.” Choose 会う or 合う.
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会う（あう）. It means “to meet”; 合う（あう） means “to fit or match.”
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The season after winter: choose 春 or 秋.
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春（はる）. It means “spring.”
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かばんをもつ。 Write the kanji for もつ.
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持つ. 持 means “hold or have”; don’t confuse it with 待 in 待つ, “wait.”
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授業が ___。 “The class begins.” Choose 始まる or 始める.
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始まる（はじまる）. The class itself begins, so use the intransitive form.
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The cold season: choose 冬 or 夏.
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冬（ふゆ）. It means “winter.”
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このチームはつよい。 Choose 強い or 弱い.
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強い（つよい）. It means “strong.”
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バスが ___。 “The bus stops.” Choose 止まる or 止める.
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止まる（とまる）. The bus itself stops, so use the intransitive form.
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よる — choose 夜, 朝, or 昼.
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夜. 夜（よる） means “night.”
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夜、この道はくらい。 Choose 暗い or 明るい.
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暗い（くらい）. It means “dark.”
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この時計はまだ ___。 “This clock still works.” Choose 動く or 動かす.
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動く（うごく）. The clock itself moves or works, so use the intransitive form.
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Summer weather is あつい. Choose 暑い or 寒い.
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暑い（あつい）. Use 暑い for hot weather or a hot surrounding environment.
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この映画はながい。 Choose 長い or 短い.
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長い（ながい）. It means “long”; 短い（みじかい） means “short.”
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子どもを六時に ___。 “Wake the child at six.” Choose 起こす or 起きる.
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起こす（おこす）. Someone wakes the child, so use the transitive form.
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This bag is かるい. Choose 軽い or 重い.
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軽い（かるい）. It means “light in weight.”
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店でパンをかう。 Choose 買う or 売る.
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買う（かう）. It means “to buy.”
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冬はコートを ___。 “Wear a coat in winter.” Choose 着る or 着く.
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着る（きる）. It means “to wear”; 着く（つく） means “to arrive.”
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夕方 is read how? Give the full word reading.
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ゆうがた. 方 is read がた in this time-of-day word.
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あねは女のきょうだいのうち、年上の人。 Choose 姉 or 妹.
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姉（あね）. It means one’s older sister.
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電車で学校に ___。 “Commute to school by train.” Choose 通う or 通る.
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通う（かよう）. It means to travel regularly between places, such as commuting to school.
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この靴は足に ___。 “These shoes fit my feet.” Choose 合う or 会う.
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合う（あう）. It means “to fit or match”; 会う（あう） means “to meet.”
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A smaller grove of trees: choose 林（はやし） or 森（もり）.
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林（はやし）. It usually means a grove or smaller woods.
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駅で友だちをまつ。 Write the kanji for まつ.
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待つ. 待 means “wait”; don’t confuse it with 持 in 持つ, “hold.”
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店は九時に ___。 “The shop opens at nine.” Choose 開く or 開ける.
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開く（あく）. Use the intransitive form when the shop itself opens.
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The hot season: choose 夏 or 冬.
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夏（なつ）. It means “summer.”
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駅はここからちかい。 Choose 近い or 遠い.
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近い（ちかい）. It means “near.”
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車を ___。 “Stop the car.” Choose 止める or 止まる.
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止める（とめる）. Someone stops the car, so use the transitive form.
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ひる — choose 昼, 朝, or 夜.
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昼. 昼（ひる） means “daytime” or “noon.”
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この部屋はあかるい。 Choose 明るい or 暗い.
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明るい（あかるい）. It means “bright.”
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人が駅に ___。 “People gather at the station.” Choose 集まる or 集める.
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集まる（あつまる）. The people gather, so use the intransitive form.
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あおい — choose 青い or 赤い.
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青い. 青い（あおい） means “blue”; it can also describe green foliage or an unripe fruit.
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このいすはひくい。 Choose 低い or 高い.
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低い（ひくい）. It means “low”; 高い（たかい） means “high.”
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毎朝六時に ___。 “Wake up at six every morning.” Choose 起きる or 起こす.
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起きる（おきる）. The subject wakes up, so use the intransitive form.
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This bag is おもい. Choose 重い or 軽い.
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重い（おもい）. It means “heavy.”
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店でパンをうる。 Choose 売る or 買う.
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売る（うる）. It means “to sell.”
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子どもを車に ___。 “Put the child in the car for a ride.” Choose 乗せる or 乗る.
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乗せる（のせる）. Someone puts or takes the child aboard.
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一回 is read how? Give the full word reading.
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いっかい. 回 is read かい here; いち becomes いっ before かい.
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おとうとは男のきょうだいのうち、年下の人。 Choose 弟 or 兄.
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弟（おとうと）. It means one’s younger brother.
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この道を毎日 ___。 “Pass along this road every day.” Choose 通る or 通う.
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通る（とおる）. It means “to pass through or along.”
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紙を ___。 “Cut the paper.” Choose 切る or 着る.
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切る（きる）. It means “to cut”; 着る（きる） means “to wear.”
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A forest or larger wooded area: choose 森（もり） or 林（はやし）.
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森（もり）. It usually means a forest, a larger wooded area.
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友だちに本を ___。 “Lend a book to a friend.” Choose 貸す or 借りる.
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貸す（かす）. The lender gives temporary use of the book.
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ドアを ___。 “Open the door.” Choose 開ける or 開く.
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開ける（あける）. Use the transitive form when someone opens something.
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The season after summer: choose 秋 or 春.
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秋（あき）. It means “autumn.”
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駅はここからとおい。 Choose 遠い or 近い.
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遠い（とおい）. It means “far.”
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勉強を ___。 “Begin studying.” Choose 始める or 始まる.
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始める（はじめる）. Someone begins the activity, so use the transitive form.
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あさ — choose 朝, 昼, or 夜.
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朝. 朝（あさ） means “morning.”
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このチームはよわい。 Choose 弱い or 強い.
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弱い（よわい）. It means “weak.”
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切手を ___。 “Collect stamps.” Choose 集める or 集まる.
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集める（あつめる）. Someone collects the stamps, so use the transitive form.
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あかい — choose 赤い or 青い.
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赤い. 赤い（あかい） means “red.”
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山がたかい。 Choose 高い or 低い.
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高い（たかい）. It means “high”; 低い（ひくい） means “low.”
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机を少し ___。 “Move the desk a little.” Choose 動かす or 動く.
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動かす（うごかす）. Someone moves the desk, so use the transitive form.
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Winter weather is さむい. Choose 寒い or 暑い.
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寒い（さむい）. Use 寒い for cold weather or when you feel cold.
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この文はみじかい。 Choose 短い or 長い.
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短い（みじかい）. It means “short”; 長い（ながい） means “long.”
Card 397
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電車に ___。 “Board the train.” Choose 乗る or 乗せる.
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乗る（のる）. The subject rides or boards the train.
Card 398
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The train came はやい, “early.” Choose 早い or 遅い.
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早い（はやい）. It means “early”; 遅い（おそい） means “late or slow.”
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あには男のきょうだいのうち、年上の人。 Choose 兄 or 弟.
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兄（あに）. It means one’s older brother.
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駅に九時に ___。 “Arrive at the station at nine.” Choose 着く or 着る.
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着く（つく）. It means “to arrive”; 着る（きる） means “to wear.”
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