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JLPT N46画 · 6 strokesradical 野grade 2freq #800

field, wild, plain

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ショ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • の.はら

Mnemonic

Picture a vast wild field where playful kids roam freely, representing the untamed beauty of the land, captured in the kanji for 'field'.

About this kanji

The kanji 野 means "field" or "wild" and is often used in nouns. It can refer to open spaces or nature. For example, 野球 (やきゅう) means "baseball," combining the idea of an open space where the game is played. Another common compound is 野菜 (やさい), meaning "vegetable," which often grows in fields. You might also see 野外 (やがい), which means "outdoors," indicating a natural setting outside. Additionally, 野生 (やせい) refers to "wild nature," highlighting animals or plants that live freely in their natural habitats. When using this kanji, it's important to remember that it carries a sense of open, natural spaces.

Example sentences

  • 野球が好きです。

    I like baseball.

Meanings across languages

English
field, wild, plain
Tiếng Việt
cánh đồng, hoang dã
日本語
野原, 野生
한국어
들판, 야생, 평원
中文
田野, 野生, 平原
id
ladang, liar, dataran
th
ทุ่ง, ป่า, ที่ราบ
es
campo, salvaje, llano
fr
champ, sauvage, plaine
de
Feld, Wildnis, Ebene
pt
campo, selvagem, planície

Common compounds

  • 野球やきゅうbaseball
  • 野菜やさいvegetable
  • 野外やがいoutdoors, open air
  • 野生やせいwild nature

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