Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Element, basic, plain

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Kanji Story

Imagine a sheet of plain, unadorned fabric. This fabric represents the basic, fundamental element of something. From this plain fabric, one can create and build upon it to form something more elaborate and nuanced.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '素' is a complex character frequently encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N1 level. It is important to understand its various meanings, readings, and usage in order to succeed in kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼女は素敵な人です。

  She is a wonderful person.

  かのじょはすてきなひとです。

  kanojo wa suteki na hito desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は素直な性格です。

  He has a straightforward personality.

  かれはすなおなせいかくです。

  kare wa sunao na seikaku desu.

  Pronunciation

• 素材の選択が重要です。

  The selection of materials is crucial.

  そざいのせんたくがじゅうようです。

  sozai no sentaku ga juuyou desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '素' is a commonly used character in Japanese language and is frequently encountered in JLPT exams, especially at the N1 level.
• It is important to understand the different meanings and usages of the kanji '素' in various contexts.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order, which can help in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Learn the common compounds and words that use '素' to expand your vocabulary.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '素' is not commonly used as a single kanji in names, but it is used as part of names, surnames, and in compounds.