Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Milk, breast

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Kanji Story

Imagine a mother breastfeediing her baby, providing nourishment and care. The kanji '乳' represents the bond between mother and child through the act of breastfeeding.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '乳' is considered advanced and is less frequently encountered in JLPT materials. It may appear in higher level exams like N2 or N1, particularly in specialized vocabulary related to nutrition or health.

Example Sentences

• ベビーメグミルクは乳児の栄養に適しています。

  Baby formula is suitable for infant nutrition.

  べビーメグミルクはにゅうじのえいようにてきしています。

  bebi megu miruku wa nyuuji no eiyō ni tekishiteimasu.

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• 母乳は赤ちゃんに最も良い飲み物です。

  Breast milk is the best drink for babies.

  ぼにゅうはあかちゃんにもっともいいのみものです。

  bonyū wa akachan ni mottomo ii nomimono desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は乳製品を食べるのが好きです。

  She likes to eat dairy products.

  かのじょはにゅうせいひんをたべるのがすきです。

  kanojo wa nyuuseihin o taberu no ga suki desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '乳' often relates to the concept of milk or breasts.
• Remember that the onyomi reading 'ニュウ' is commonly used in compound words related to milk, such as '乳製品' (dairy products).
• Be aware that the kunyomi readings 'ちち' and 'ち' can mean 'father', while 'め' can mean 'eye'. But in the context of '乳', they refer specifically to 'milk' or 'breast'.
• Understanding the cultural significance of breast milk in Japan can provide additional context for encountering this kanji in various settings.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '乳' is occasionally used in names. It can convey meanings related to family, nurturing, or the symbolization of milk as a pure and vital substance.