It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 字 (ji)
Meaning：character” or “letter
it is a common word used to refer to the individual characters in the Japanese writing system, which consists of a combination of kanji (Chinese characters) and hiragana and katakana (syllabic scripts).
The word 字 is often used in contexts such as writing and reading, as well as in dictionaries and other materials organized by character. It is a word commonly included in vocabulary lists for the JLPT N4 level.
Here are five sentences using the word 字 (ji) in Japanese:
- この本は、漢字の辞書です。 This book is a dictionary of kanji.)
- あの人は、日本語を書くのがとても上手です。That person is very skilled at writing Japanese.)
- あの字は、どういう意味ですか？What does that character mean?)
- 日本語の新聞は、漢字がたくさん使われています。The Japanese newspaper uses a lot of kanji.)
- 彼は、毎日漢字を習っています。He practices kanji every day.)