Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Thirst, desire

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person being extremely thirsty, desperately searching for water to quench their thirst. This represents the strong desire or thirst symbolized by the kanji '渇'.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '渇' is a less frequent character compared to others in the JLPT N1 level. However, it may appear in vocabulary or reading exercises that focus on nuanced meanings and vocabulary expansion.

Example Sentences

• 水を飲むことで渇きを癒すことができる。

  You can quench your thirst by drinking water.

  みずをのむことでかわきをいやすことができる。

  mizu o nomu koto de kawaki o iyasu koto ga dekiru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は知識に渇望していた。

  He had a strong desire for knowledge.

  かれはちしきにかつぼうしていた。

  kare wa chishiki ni katsubou shiteita.

  Pronunciation

• 日本の夏はとても暑くて、渇きを感じます。

  Japanese summers are very hot, and you feel thirsty.

  にほんのなつはとてもあつくて、かわきをかんじます。

  nihon no natsu wa totemo atsukute, kawaki o kanjimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '渇' is less commonly used compared to other kanji, but it is important to understand its meaning and readings for the JLPT N1 level.
• Its onyomi reading 'カツ' is the most frequently used reading.
• In kunyomi readings, 'かわく' refers to physical thirst, while 'かわかす' is used for metaphorical thirst or desire.
• Pay attention to context when encountering '渇' in reading comprehension questions or listening exercises.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '渇' is not commonly used in names.