Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Jade, green, emerald

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Kanji Story

Imagine a beautiful green jade stone shimmering in the sunlight. The color of the stone resembles the lush green leaves of trees in a serene landscape.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji 翠 is rarely encountered in JLPT materials and is not commonly tested in the exam. However, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the kanji's reading and meanings for a deeper understanding of the Japanese language and culture.

Example Sentences

• 彼女は翠のドレスを着ていた。

  She was wearing a green dress.

  かのじょはみどりのどれすをきていた。

  kanojo wa midori no doresu o kiteita.

  Pronunciation

• 翠の風景はとても美しい。

  The green scenery is very beautiful.

  みどりのふうけいはとてもうつくしい。

  midori no fuukei wa totemo utsukushii.

  Pronunciation

• この石は翠玉と呼ばれています。

  This stone is called jade.

  このいしはすいぎょくとよばれています。

  kono ishi wa suigyoku to yobareteimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• 翠 is a kanji often associated with the color green, as well as jade or emerald.
• Pay attention to the stroke order to correctly write the kanji in order to improve reading comprehension in the JLPT.
• This kanji may appear in vocabulary related to nature, colors, and precious stones in the exam.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji 翠 is commonly used in names like 翠川 (Midokawa) or 翠山 (Midoyama). It is often chosen for its association with the color green and natural beauty.