Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Reliable, appropriate, satisfactory

Personalized Lesson For You!

Kanji Story

Imagine a reliable and trustworthy 'woman' standing firm with an 'earth' symbol below her. This represents a reliable and stable situation or decision.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '妥' is a high-level character commonly encountered in JLPT N1 materials. Its usage and meanings are tested in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼は妥協できない性格だ。

  He has a personality that cannot compromise.

  かれはだきょうできないせいかくだ。

  kare wa dakyou dekinai seikaku da.

  Pronunciation

• 法案は妥当な手続きを経ました。

  The bill went through a proper procedure.

  ほうあんはだとうなてつづきをけいました。

  houan wa datou na tetsuzuki o hemashita.

  Pronunciation

• この提案は妥協案だと思います。

  I believe this proposal is a compromise solution.

  このていあんはだきょうあんだとおもいます。

  kono teian wa dakyouan da to omoimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '妥' is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, making it important for the N1 level of JLPT.
• Remember the onyomi reading 'ダ' as it is commonly used in compound words.
• Pay attention to the nuances of '妥' in different contexts, where it can mean 'reliable', 'appropriate', or 'satisfactory'.

Usage in Japanese Names