Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Bullet, bounce, resilience

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Kanji Story

Imagine a bullet bouncing off a wall, representing its resilience and ability to rebound. This visualizes the various meanings conveyed by the kanji '弾'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '弾' is less commonly seen in lower JLPT levels but can appear in higher-level exams such as N1. Understanding its various meanings and readings is valuable for reading comprehension and vocabulary sections.

Example Sentences

• 銃弾が空中を飛んでいった。

  The bullet flew through the air.

  じゅうだんがくうちゅうをとんでいった。

  juudan ga kuuchuu o tondeitta.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は困難に弾みをつけて進んでいる。

  He is moving forward with momentum despite the difficulties.

  かれはこんなんにはずみをつけてすすんでいる。

  kare wa konnan ni hazumi o tsukete susunde iru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼はテニスボールを壁に弾いた。

  He bounced the tennis ball against the wall.

  かれはてにすぼーるをかべにひいた。

  kare wa tenisu booru o kabe ni hiita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '弾' has multiple meanings and usages, making it important to grasp its context in different contexts and readings.
• Pay attention to the different readings, 'ダン' and 'タン', as they can be used in various words to express different aspects of resilience and bouncing.
• Recognize compounds and idioms using '弾', as they can provide insights into its usage and meanings.
• Understanding the stroke order is crucial for writing and recognizing the kanji '弾' in different contexts, including the JLPT exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '弾平' (Danpei) or '弾道' (Dando) use the kanji '弾'. It can represent qualities such as resilience, strength, or even explosive energy.