日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N3

Meaningshave the honor to, sign of the monkey, 3-5PM, ninth sign of Chinese zodiac
On'yomiシン
Kun'yomiもう、もう、さる
Strokes5
Radical

Compounds

  • the Monkey (ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac), hour of the Monkey (around 4pm, 3-5pm, or 4-6pm), west-southwest, 7th month of the lunar calendar

  • to apply for, to make an application, to propose (marriage), to offer (mediation)

  • apology, excuse

  • to say, to be called, to do

  • report, return (e.g. tax), statement, declaration

  • application, request, petition

Example sentences

  • I'm sorry, I can't stay long.

  • Oh, I'm sorry.

  • If you cut class or something...it wouldn't surprise you if it showed up on your report card, would it?

  • I'm sorry to trouble you.

  • She rejected his offer of help.

  • She applied for a visa.

  • Gentlemen, allow me to say a few words in greeting.

  • When foreign citizens land in Japan, they must apply for landing permission at the air or seaports where they arrive.