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Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningsdye, color, paint, stain, print
On'yomiセン
Kun'yomiそ、そ、し、し
Strokes9
Radical

Compounds

  • infection, contagion, becoming infected, being infected (e.g. with harmful ideas)

Example sentences

  • 'Childhood friends' are scary.

  • Colds are contagious.

  • The cloth was dyed bright red.

  • The government didn't take appropriate measures to prevent the infection from spreading.

  • The government didn't take appropriate measures to prevent the infection from spreading.

  • His prompt action prevented an epidemic.

  • Syphilis is an infection that can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.

  • Holding the Olympics where there's severe atmospheric pollution gives rise to a great risk for athletes.