Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Elegance, grace, refinement

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Kanji Story

Imagine a graceful dancer, moving with elegance and poise. Each movement exudes refinement and beauty, captivating the audience.

Frequency in JLPT exams

As an N1 level kanji, '雅' is expected to be encountered in advanced JLPT materials, particularly in reading comprehension passages and vocabulary questions. Its specific meaning and usage require careful attention during exam preparation.

Example Sentences

• 彼女の振る舞いは雅である。

  Her behavior is elegant.

  かのじょのふるまいはみやびである。

  kanojo no furumai wa miyabi de aru.

  Pronunciation

• 雅な音楽が流れている。

  Elegant music is playing.

  みやびなおんがくがながれている。

  miyabi na ongaku ga nagarete iru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼の作品は雅な美しさを持つ。

  His works possess a refined beauty.

  かれのさくひんはみやびなうつくしさをもつ。

  kare no sakuhin wa miyabi na utsukushisa o motsu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '雅' is a more advanced character, commonly seen in higher levels of the JLPT, particularly in the N1 exam.
• Pay attention to the different meanings and contexts in which this kanji is used; it often conveys a sense of elegance, grace, or refinement.
• Practicing writing this kanji will help with recognizing it in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT, as well as with vocabulary retention.

Usage in Japanese Names

• In Japanese names, '雅' is often used as a component associated with elegance or refined qualities. For example, '雅子' (Masako) and '雅美' (Miyabi) are common names featuring this kanji.