Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Times, counter for occurrences, to rotate, to turn

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person going around in a loop, representing the idea of 'rotation' or 'turning'. Each rotation completes another 'time' or 'occurrence' of the action.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The '回' kanji is considered essential for JLPT N3 and frequently appears in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and kanji questions. Understanding its readings and meanings is important to grasp various contexts in Japanese.

Example Sentences

• 毎週日曜日に公園を５周回っています。

  I make 5 rounds around the park every Sunday.

  まいしゅうにちようびにこうえんをごしゅうまわっています。

  maishuu nichiyoubi ni kouen o goshuu mawatteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は頭を回すのが速い。

  He can quickly think and come up with ideas.

  かれはあたまをまわすのがはやい。

  kare wa atama o mawasu no ga hayai.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は時計を回していないから、時刻が分からない。

  He hasn't wound the clock, so he doesn't know the time.

  かれはとけいをまわしていないから、じこくがわからない。

  kare wa tokei o mawashiteinai kara, jikoku ga wakaranai.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '回' is commonly used to indicate 'times' or 'occurrences' of an action.
• Remember the reading 'かい' when using this kanji in compound words or as a counter.
• Pay attention to the stroke order to ensure proper representation of the kanji in written form.
• Note that '回' can also mean 'to rotate' or 'to turn', depending on the context.

Usage in Japanese Names

• '回' is not commonly used in personal names but can be seen in compound surnames or given names to connote ideas of 'rotation', 'revolving', or 'cycles'.