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N3

音読み:han

訓読み:okasu, okashii


Onyomi 音読み

ハンhan


Kunyomi 訓読み

おか.すokasu

おか.しいokashii


Explanation

Crime, violate


Personalized Lesson For You!


Kanji Story

Imagine a dog (犬) running off its leash and causing chaos by committing crimes. The dog represents the act of violating the law, emphasizing the negative aspect associated with the kanji '犯'.


Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '犯' is a moderately recurring character in JLPT materials, often seen in the N3 and higher levels. Its understanding is important for both kanji comprehension and vocabulary sections.


Example Sentences

  • 彼は法律を犯して逮捕されました。

    He was arrested for breaking the law.

    かれはほうりつをおかしてたいほされました。

    kare wa houritsu o okashite taihosaremashita.

  • 私は決してルールを犯しません。

    I never violate the rules.

    わたしはけっしてるーるをおかしません。

    watashi wa kesshite ruuru o okashimasen.

  • 彼は犯罪者ではありません。

    He is not a criminal.

    かれははんざいしゃではありません。

    kare wa hanzai-sha dewa arimasen.


Notes and Tips for JLPT students

  • The kanji '犯' contains the radical '犬' which means 'dog'. In Japanese, dogs are often seen as symbols of loyalty. However, '犯' carries a negative connotation as it represents crime or violation.
  • Pay attention to the reading 'おか.しい' (okashii) which means 'strange' or 'weird'. It is derived from the idea of deviating from the norm, which can be seen as a subtle form of violation.

Usage in Japanese Names

  • The kanji '犯' is not commonly used in names. Its negative connotation as a symbol of violation or crime makes it unsuitable for personal names.