Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Also; too; as well

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person holding up a sign that says 'Also' or 'Too', indicating their desire to be included or participate in something.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '也' is not frequently tested in the JLPT, especially at the lower levels. However, it may appear in advanced reading comprehension sections or in vocabulary related to formal or archaic language.

Example Sentences

• 彼は犬を飼っています。私もまた犬を飼いたいです。

  He has a dog. I also want to have a dog.

  かれはいぬをかっています。わたしもまたいぬをかいたいです。

  Kare wa inu o katteimasu. Watashi mo mata inu o kaitai desu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は日本語も話せます。英語も話すことができます。

  He can speak both Japanese and English.

  かれはにほんごもはなせます。えいごもはなすことができます。

  Kare wa nihongo mo hanasemasu. Eigo mo hanasu koto ga dekimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 私は田中さんとも友達です。

  I am also friends with Mr. Tanaka.

  わたしはたなかさんともともだちです。

  Watashi wa Tanaka-san tomo tomodachi desu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '也' is relatively rare and not frequently used in everyday life or texts.
• Its main usage is in formal or archaic contexts.
• Understanding its meaning and readings can be helpful for advanced reading comprehension questions in the JLPT.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '也' is not commonly used in names.