JLPT Kanji Readings and Meanings Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: 雪道で滑って＿＿＿しまった。体にけがはなかったが、大切な書類が汚れてしまった。
- 移って
- 落ちて
- 転んで (Correct answer)
- 倒れて
Correct answer: 転んで
The verb 転ぶ (ころぶ) specifically means 'to fall over' or 'to tumble', which fits the context of slipping on a snowy road. 落ちる (おちる) means 'to fall down' from a height. 倒れる (たおれる) means 'to fall over' or 'to collapse', often used for larger objects or people fainting. 移る (うつる) means 'to move' or 'to transfer'. Therefore, 転んで is the most natural choice.
Question 2: Which of the following kanji means 'emotion' or 'feeling'?
- 惑
- 咸
- 感 (Correct answer)
- 誠
Correct answer: 感
The kanji 感 (かん) means 'feeling' or 'emotion'. It is often used in words like 感情 (かんじょう - emotions) and 感動 (かんどう - to be moved). The kanji 惑 (わく) means 'beguile' or 'perplex'. 咸 (かん) is a less common kanji that can mean 'all' or 'in all cases'. 誠 (せい) means 'sincerity' or 'truth'.
Question 3: In the sentence 「彼の態度は【速い】」, which of the following best explains the nuance of the kanji 速い?
- His attitude is early.
- His attitude changes quickly. (Correct answer)
- His attitude is ahead of time.
- His attitude is profound.
Correct answer: His attitude changes quickly.
The kanji 速い (はやい) refers to speed or velocity. In this context, it means that the speed at which his attitude changes is fast. The other kanji with the same reading, 早い (はやい), refers to something happening early or ahead of schedule.
Question 4: A new company policy will be put into effect next month. Which kanji compound best represents 'to put into effect'?
- 実行 (じっこう)
- 発展 (はってん)
- 実施 (じっし) (Correct answer)
- 影響 (えいきょう)
Correct answer: 実施 (じっし)
実施 (じっし) means 'enforcement' or 'implementation' and is the most appropriate term for putting a policy or plan into effect. 実行 (じっこう) means 'execution' or 'carrying out', but 実施 is more common for official policies. 発展 (はってん) means 'development' or 'growth'. 影響 (えいきょう) means 'influence' or 'effect'.
Question 5: Select the correct reading for the kanji compound 感情.
- せいじょう
- かんじょう (Correct answer)
- せいかん
- じょうかん
Correct answer: かんじょう
The correct reading for 感情 is かんじょう (kanjou). 感 has the on'yomi reading 'かん' and 情 has the on'yomi reading 'じょう'. Together, they form the word for 'emotions' or 'feelings'.
Question 6: After failing the exam, he felt very disappointed. Which word correctly fills in the blank? 「試験に落ちて、とても＿＿＿した。」
- 興奮 (こうふん)
- 満足 (まんぞく)
- 安心 (あんしん)
- 失望 (しつぼう) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 失望 (しつぼう)
失望 (しつぼう) means 'disappointment' or 'despair', which accurately describes the feeling of failing an exam. 興奮 (こうふん) means 'excitement'. 満足 (まんぞく) means 'satisfaction'. 安心 (あんしん) means 'relief' or 'peace of mind'.
JLPT Kanji Readings and Meanings Questions and Answers
雪道で滑って＿＿＿しまった。体にけがはなかったが、大切な書類が汚れてしまった。