Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Free time

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person relaxing under the hot sun, taking a break from work. This represents the idea of having free time or leisure.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '暇' is commonly tested in JLPT N1 materials. It is important to understand its meaning and readings in order to comprehend vocabulary and reading passages related to free time or leisure activities.

Example Sentences

• 今日は暇です。

  I am free today.

  きょうはひまです。

  kyou wa hima desu.

  Pronunciation

• 仕事が終わった後、暇な時間に何をしますか？

  What do you do with your free time after work?

  しごとがおわったあと、ひまなじかんになにをしますか？

  shigoto ga owatta ato, hima na jikan ni nani o shimasu ka?

  Pronunciation

• 彼は暇がある時に絵を描くのが好きです。

  He likes to draw when he has free time.

  かれはひまがあるときにえをかくのがすきです。

  kare wa hima ga aru toki ni e o kaku no ga suki desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '暇' is often used to express the concept of free time or leisure.
• Remember the kun'yomi reading 'ひま' when encountering this kanji in vocabulary or reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Pay attention to compound words using '暇' as they can have different nuances related to free time.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '暇' is not commonly used in personal names. However, it may occasionally be used in names that convey a sense of freedom or leisure.