Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Interest, taste, charm

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person with a discerning taste who is able to find interest and charm in the smallest details of life. This person's ability to appreciate beauty and uniqueness adds richness to their experiences.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '趣' is a higher-level character and may appear in N1 exams. It is not as commonly encountered as lower-level kanji in JLPT materials.

Example Sentences

• 彼は趣味で絵を描いています。

  He draws pictures as a hobby.

  かれはしゅみでえをかいています。

  kare wa shumi de e o kaiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• この美術館は趣がある。

  This art museum has a charm to it.

  このびじゅつかんはおもむきがある。

  kono bijutsukan wa omomuki ga aru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼の仕事は趣がない。

  His job is not interesting.

  かれのしごとはおもむきがない。

  kare no shigoto wa omomuki ga nai.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '趣' is a higher-level JLPT character and may appear in N1 exams.
• Remember that the kunyomi reading 'おもむき' refers to the interest or charm of something.
• Study compound words involving '趣' to understand its usage in context.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '趣' is not commonly used in Japanese names.