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Feb 24, 2026

N5

Reading

コク、くに

Meaning

country

Words

国、国際、中国、全国、国道

N4

Reading

タイ、か.す、か.し-、かし-

Meaning

lend

Words

貸し切り、貸す、賃貸、貸し出し、貸与

N3

Reading

メイ、ミョウ、いのち

Meaning

fate, command, decree, destiny, life, appoint

Words

革命、命令、生命、命名、任命

N2

Reading

カン

Meaning

publish, carve, engrave

Words

刊行、週刊、月刊、創刊、刊

N1

Reading

キ、ご

Meaning

chess piece, Japanese chess, shogi

Words

将棋、棋士、棋戦、棋聖、詰め将棋

Daily Kanji History

Feb 24, 2026

N5

すずしい

Definition

cool, refreshing, clear (e.g. eyes), bright, clear, distinct, composed (facial expression), unruffled, unconcerned, pure, upright, innocent

Examples

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N4

むかう

Definition

to face, to go towards

Examples

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N3

よぼう

Definition

prevention, precaution, protection against

Examples

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N2

みんよう

Definition

folk song, popular song

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N1

せい

Definition

-made, make

Examples

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Daily Word History