Imagine a person holding a bag of unwanted items. They decide to discard these items and throw them away, freeing themselves from the burden.
Frequency in JLPT exams
While the kanji '捨' is not as frequently encountered at the lower levels of the JLPT, it becomes more important at the N2 level. Understanding its meaning and related vocabulary is beneficial for both the kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.
Example Sentences
彼は古い服を捨てた。
He threw away his old clothes.
かれはふるいふくをすてた。
kare wa furui fuku o suteta.
今日は捨てるものがたくさんある。
There are a lot of things to discard today.
きょうはすてるものがたくさんある。
kyou wa suteru mono ga takusan aru.
過去の過ちを捨てて、新しい道を歩きたい。
I want to walk a new path, leaving behind past mistakes.
かこのあやまちをすてて、あたらしいみちをあるきたい。
kako no ayamachi o sutete, atarashii michi o arukitai.
Notes and Tips for JLPT students
The kanji '捨' is an important character to learn for the JLPT N2 level, as it is often used in vocabulary related to discarding or throwing away.
Pay attention to the different readings and their nuances. The kunyomi 'suteru' and 'sute' are commonly used in everyday speech.
Practicing writing the kanji and its stroke order can help in recognizing and understanding related vocabulary in reading comprehension sections of the exam.
Be familiar with compound words and collocations using '捨' to expand your vocabulary and comprehension of its usage.
Usage in Japanese Names
The kanji '捨' is less commonly used in names compared to other kanji. However, it can be found in some surnames or given names, symbolizing decisive actions or willingness to let go.
