Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Birth, celebrate

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Kanji Story

Imagine a small celebration taking place inside the safety of a house. People come together to celebrate someone's birth, represented by the kanji '誕'. The stroke order reflects the structure of a house and the happiness of the occasion.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '誕' is not as extensively tested in the JLPT compared to other N1 level kanjis. However, it is still important to familiarize yourself with its meaning, readings, and usage in context.

Example Sentences

• 彼の誕生日にはパーティーを開きました。

  We held a party for his birthday.

  かれのたんじょうびにはぱーてぃーをひらきました。

  Kare no tanjoubi ni wa paatii o hirakimashita.

  Pronunciation

• 彼の誕生に感謝の気持ちを込めてプレゼントを贈った。

  I sent a gift with gratitude for his birth.

  かれのたんじょうにかんしゃのきもちをこめてぷれぜんとをおくった。

  Kare no tanjou ni kansha no kimochi o komete purezento o okutta.

  Pronunciation

• 私たちは祖国の独立記念日を誕生日として祝っています。

  We celebrate our country's Independence Day as our birthday.

  わたしたちはそこくのどくりつきねんびをたんじょうびとしていわっています。

  Watashitachi wa sokoku no dokuritsu kinenbi o tanjoubi toshite iwatteimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '誕' is less commonly used compared to other N1 level kanjis. However, it is important to know its meaning and readings for comprehension purposes.
• In context, '誕' often signifies birth or celebration related to birthdays or special occasions.
• Pay attention to compound words using '誕' as they can have different meanings based on the combination.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '誕' is not commonly used in personal names. However, it can be used in words related to celebration, birth or creation.