field, open country

JLPT N5 11 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character '' primarily refers to 'field' or 'open country,' often implying a natural, uncultivated space. It can also describe something 'wild' or 'untamed,' especially when referring to personality traits or nature.

Common Collocations

  • 野外 (yěwài): outdoors, in the wild — used for activities like camping or hiking.
  • (yěhuā): wildflowers — flowers growing naturally in the wild.
  • 性格 (xìnggé yě): wild personality — describing someone free-spirited or unruly.

Usage Notes

'' often appears in compound words related to nature or untamed environments. When used to describe personality, it conveys a sense of freedom or lack of restraint, sometimes with a slightly negative nuance of being unruly. It is less formal and more vivid than words like '自然' (nature).

Common Confusion

Do not confuse '' with '' (leaf) or '' (also). '' always relates to wildness or open fields, not to leaves or conjunctions.

Example Sentences

Let's go camping in the wild and breathe fresh air.

This wild field is full of wildflowers and very beautiful.

He has a wild personality and doesn't like being constrained by rules.