Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Rainbow

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Kanji Story

Imagine a vibrant and colorful rainbow stretching across the sky, bringing joy and beauty to the surroundings. This kanji represents the natural phenomenon of a rainbow and the feelings associated with it.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '虹' is less common and may appear in more advanced JLPT questions. It is not frequently encountered at lower levels of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 雨上がりに美しい虹がかかっていた。

  There was a beautiful rainbow after the rain.

  あめあがりにうつくしいにじがかかっていた。

  ameagari ni utsukushii niji ga kakatteita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は虹のように優しい笑顔を持っている。

  She has a gentle smile like a rainbow.

  かのじょはにじのようにやさしいえがおをもっている。

  kanojo wa niji no you ni yasashii egao o motteiru.

  Pronunciation

• 虹を見るといつも幸せな気持ちになる。

  I always feel happy when I see a rainbow.

  にじをみるといつもしあわせなきもちになる。

  niji o miru to itsumo shiawase na kimochi ni naru.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '虹' is not as commonly used compared to other kanji, but it may appear in more challenging JLPT questions.
• Remember the onyomi reading 'kou' for '虹' as it is the most common reading for this kanji.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '虹' is not commonly used in personal names.