Today, let’s look at some essential kanji and their meanings in both romaji (Roman letters) and Vietnamese.
People & Life
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Meaning (Vietnamese) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 男 | おとこ | otoko | Đàn ông |
| 学 | がく | gaku | Học (study) |
| 生 | せい / しょう | sei / shou | Sinh, sống (life, birth) |
Examples:
- 学生 (がくせい, gakusei): Học sinh
- 先生 (せんせい, sensei): Giáo viên
How to Remember ?
1. 男 (おとこ, otoko) – Man
- Parts: Rice field (田) + Strength (力)
- Meaning: A man uses strength to work in the rice field
- Easy to remember: Think of a man working hard on a farm
2. 学 (がく, gaku) – Study / Learning
- Parts: A child under a roof, learning
- Meaning: A child studies under a roof (like in a school)
- Easy to remember: Imagine a child learning in a classroom
3. 生 (せい / しょう, sei / shou) – Life / Birth
- Shape looks like a plant growing from the ground
- Meaning: Life begins and grows
- Easy to remember: Think of something being born or growing
Directions
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Meaning (Vietnamese) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 上 | うえ | ue | Trên |
| 下 | した | shita | Dưới |
| 左 | ひだり | hidari | Trái |
| 右 | みぎ | migi | Phải |
| 中 | なか | naka | Trong |
Examples:
- 上手 (じょうず, jouzu): Giỏi
- 下手 (へた, heta): Kém
- 中学校 (ちゅうがっこう, chuugakkou): Trường cấp 2
Sizes
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Meaning (Vietnamese) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 大 | だい / おお | dai / oo | Lớn |
| 小 | しょう / ちい | shou / chii | Nhỏ |
Examples:
- 大学 (だいがく, daigaku): Đại học
- 小学生 (しょうがくせい, shougakusei): Học sinh tiểu học
