Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Tea

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Kanji Story

Imagine a plant with broad leaves representing the tea plant. The vertical lines on either side of the plant symbolize the stem or trunk of the plant. The small horizontal lines represent the tea leaves, which are harvested and used to make tea.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '茶' is occasionally encountered in JLPT materials at the N4 level. It is important to be familiar with it to understand words related to tea and tea culture in Japan.

Example Sentences

• 日本人は茶をよく飲みます。

  Japanese people often drink tea.

  にほんじんはちゃをよくのみます。

  Nihonjin wa cha o yoku nomimasu.

  Pronunciation

• お茶会に招待されました。

  I was invited to a tea ceremony.

  おちゃかいにしょうたいされました。

  Ochakai ni shoutai saremashita.

  Pronunciation

• 紅茶を一杯ください。

  Please give me a cup of black tea.

  こうちゃをいっぱいください。

  Koucha o ippai kudasai.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• '茶' is a common kanji used to represent tea in Japanese.
• Be familiar with the reading 'チャ' to recognize words related to tea.
• Learn compound words using '茶' to expand your vocabulary.
• Understand the cultural significance of tea in Japan.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '茶' is not commonly used in names. However, it can be found in names related to tea ceremonies or tea-related professions.