Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Haze, mist

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Kanji Story

Imagine standing on a mountain peak, surrounded by a gentle mist. The haze obscures the distant landscape, creating an ethereal and serene atmosphere.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '霞' is not as commonly tested in JLPT exams as lower level kanji. However, it may still appear in N1 level exam materials, particularly in reading comprehension sections.

Example Sentences

• 朝の霞が山々を包み込んでいる。

  The morning haze envelopes the mountains.

  あさのかすみがやまやまをつつみこんでいる。

  asa no kasumi ga yamayama o tsutsumikonde iru.

  Pronunciation

• 霞がかかった夕焼けは美しい。

  The sunset with a haze is beautiful.

  かすみがかかったゆうやけはうつくしい。

  kasumi ga kakatta yuuyake wa utsukushii.

  Pronunciation

• 霞のような思い出が薄れていく。

  Memories like a haze fade away.

  かすみのようなおもいでがうすれていく。

  kasumi no you na omoide ga usurete iku.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '霞' is a higher-level kanji commonly encountered in N1 level materials.
• Pay attention to its pronunciation 'ka' when reading words containing this kanji, such as '朝霞' (asagari) meaning morning haze or '霞む' (kasumu) meaning to grow hazy.
• Familiarize yourself with the stroke order to write the kanji accurately and recognize it in various contexts.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '霞' is occasionally used in names, symbolizing a sense of mystery or tranquility.