Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

from; possessive particle; wherefore; accordingly

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Kanji Story

Imagine two people holding hands and symbolizing their connection. The first person is reaching out with an open palm while the second person's hand is closed. This gesture represents the possessive nature of '乃' and the bond between two individuals.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '乃' is rarely tested in JLPT exams. While it is included in the N1 level syllabus, it is not a heavily emphasized kanji and may only appear in a handful of questions.

Example Sentences

• 彼女は美しい乃花を着ていた。

  She was wearing a beautiful kimono.

  かのじょはうつくしいのはなをきていた。

  kanojo wa utsukushii nohana o kiteita.

  Pronunciation

• 乃木大将は戦場で勇敢に戦った。

  General Nogi bravely fought on the battlefield.

  のぎたいしょうはせんじょうでゆうかんにたたかった。

  Nogi taishou wa senjou de yuukan ni tatakatta.

  Pronunciation

• 天気予報によれば、明日は雨乃でしょう。

  According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.

  てんきよほうによれば、あしたはあめのでしょう。

  Tenki yohou ni yoreba, ashita wa ame no deshou.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '乃' has limited usage in modern Japanese and is more commonly seen in names and certain phrases.
• It is often used as a possessive particle, indicating ownership or connection.
• Pay attention to the context when encountering '乃' in reading or listening comprehension questions.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '乃' is often used as a suffix in traditional Japanese names, indicating a noble or distinguished lineage.
• Famous examples include '乃木希典' (Nogi no Motozane), a samurai from the Edo period, and '乃木坂46' (Nogizaka 46), a Japanese idol group.