Quick answer
粒 is the kanji for "Drop / Grains". A common reading is つぶ (tsubu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Drop / Grains
Also : Drop · Grains
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 粒 represents 'GRAINS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of grains.
On-reading: りゅう — remember this sound by associating it with grains. Kun-reading: つぶ.
Example Sentences
一粒の種から大きな木が育つように、小さな努力を積み重ねることが大切です。
ひとつぶのたねからおおきなきがそだつように、ちいさなどりょくをつみかさねることがたいせつです。
Just as a big tree grows from a single seed, it's important to accumulate small efforts.
汗の粒が顔を伝って、こんなに一生懸命働いたのかと感慨深かったです。
あせのつぶがかおをつたって、こんなにいっしょうけんめいはたらいたのかとかんがいぶかかったです。
With drops of sweat rolling down my face, I was deeply moved thinking I had worked this hard.
Vocabulary using 粒
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