Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

descend, fall, surrender

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person standing on top of a mountain. As they descend the mountain, they fall down and surrender to the force of gravity.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '降' is commonly seen in JLPT materials, especially at the N3 and above levels. It is important for understanding weather-related vocabulary and expressions, as well as for reading comprehension questions involving descending actions or surrendering.

Example Sentences

• 雨が降っています。

  It is raining.

  あめがふっています。

  ame ga futteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は雨に降参しました。

  He surrendered to the rain.

  かれはあめにこうさんしました。

  kare wa ame ni kousan shimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 寒さが降りてきた。

  The cold has descended.

  さむさがふりてきた。

  samusa ga furitekita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '降' is a common character that appears in various contexts, including weather-related vocabulary and expressions.
• It is important to distinguish between the different readings and understand their meanings. For example, '降' as 'furu' often refers to something falling or descending.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order, as it can help improve recognition and comprehension of related vocabulary in the JLPT.
• Pay attention to compound words that include '降' as they can have different nuances based on the combination.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Names like '降山' (Kouyama) or '降田' (Orihata) use the kanji '降'. It can symbolize the descent from a mountain or field, respectively.