Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Interest, excitement

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person getting excited while watching a theater performance. The character '興' resembles the raised eyebrows and widened eyes of someone captivated and entertained.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '興' is a moderately common character that may appear in the JLPT N2 level. Be familiar with its readings and meanings, especially in words related to interest, excitement, and entertainment.

Example Sentences

• 彼は新しいプロジェクトに興味を持っている。

  He is interested in the new project.

  かれはあたらしいぷろじぇくとにきょうみをもっている。

  kare wa atarashii purojekuto ni kyoumi o motteiru.

  Pronunciation

• 祭りの始まりで興奮している。

  I am excited for the start of the festival.

  まつりのはじまりでこうふんしている。

  matsuri no hajimari de koufun shiteiru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼女は子供たちを興すのが得意です。

  She is good at entertaining children.

  かのじょはこどもたちをおこすのがとくいです。

  kanojo wa kodomo-tachi o okosu no ga tokui desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '興' is commonly seen in words related to interest, excitement, and entertainment.
• The onyomi reading 'コウ' is commonly used in compound words or phrases.
• The kunyomi reading 'おこる' is often used to express one's emotions or interests.
• Be familiar with words like '興味' (interest), '興奮' (excitement), and '興業' (entertainment business) that use this kanji.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '興井' (Oki) or '興本' (Koumoto) use the kanji '興'. It is often used in surnames denoting lively or exciting characteristics.