Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Blue, green, young, inexperienced

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Kanji Story

Imagine a fresh, green leaf floating in a clear blue sky. The leaf represents youth and freshness, while the sky symbolizes the color blue. This combination depicts the kanji '青' which represents both the colors green and blue, as well as the concepts of youth and inexperience.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '青' is frequently encountered in JLPT N4 materials, as it is an important character to understand for both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam. Its multiple readings and meanings make it essential to study and practice.

Example Sentences

• 彼の目は青いです。

  His eyes are blue.

  かれのめはあおいです。

  kare no me wa aoi desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は青いりんごを食べました。

  He ate a green apple.

  かれはあおいりんごをたべました。

  kare wa aoi ringo o tabemashita.

  Pronunciation

• 新入社員はまだ青い。

  The new employee is still inexperienced.

  しんにゅうしゃいんはまだあおい。

  shinnyuushain wa mada aoi.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• '青' is a commonly used kanji in everyday life, and is frequently tested in the JLPT N4 exam.
• Pay attention to the different readings and meanings of '青'. For example, 'あおい' refers to the colors 'blue' or 'green', while 'あお' can be used metaphorically to represent inexperience or immaturity.
• Practice writing the kanji to remember its stroke order, which can be useful for answering questions in the kanji and reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.

Usage in Japanese Names

• '青' is not commonly used in personal names, but it can be found in some surnames or given names. It can represent attributes such as youthfulness or a connection to nature.