Keyword
elephant
Info
FrequencyTop 600-700
Type
Kyōiku (5th grade) 
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KankenLevel 6
Heisig2130
Readings
ぞう
(3%)
Composed of
hook claw
in
wild pig
Mnemonic

Crap, we ran out of food for our meat-starved killer elephant! Let's just stick this hook claw in this wild pig and then crane it over to our elephant's pen; maybe that will calm it down!

(While elephants are herbivores there are known to sometimes eat meat to supplement their vegetarian diet.)

Used in kanji (3 in total)
statue
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in advance [old]
Used in vocabulary (340 in total)
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.); coverage
Examples (154 in total)
Your range of interests is broad.
The impression she gives in that photo is quite different from how she is now.
My impression of them is by no means bad.
Right, he sees women only as sex objects.
I shared that impression.
The impression was terrible based solely on the exchange.
That was indeed an interesting phenomenon.
We don't know what caused this phenomenon.
It seems that some kind of mysterious phenomenon is occurring.
Strange phenomena have been witnessed, you see.
In the anime, it was not a character that left a strong impression.
But what is certain is that the light was considered a symbol of happiness.
It is truly a symbol of beauty.
Flowers are a symbol of peace, after all.
She had good posture and an air of elegance, but her age was hard to guess.
Once again, an unexpected phenomenon was brought about before my eyes.
I have no idea at all because there is nothing to compare it with.
I had the impression that it was quite heavy, but it was surprisingly light.
It is a combination that gives an elegant yet cute impression.
Its outline is smooth, giving a somewhat soft impression.
That was my frank impression.
I was able to observe the subject calmly, keeping an objective standpoint.
If our track records are even, I'll win because I make the better impression.
The impression received is exactly the opposite.
Well, my impression is that it is very skillful.
I always size up what to invest in myself.
It is an event predetermined by God.
The answer that came back was a phenomenon related to themselves.
Magic is the act of causing various phenomena using magical power.
I felt that it was more appropriate to call it a vibration phenomenon by now.
She was a girl who gave an impression of being somehow different.
However, in this instance, this phenomenon was favorable.
So many utterly unnatural phenomena had happened one after another.
A sculpture that appears to be its symbol is displayed on the roof of the building.
I wonder if it gives the impression of being somewhere between a town and a village.
It seems like it's going to be really impressive.
Those words, let slip with an air of surprise, were somewhat striking.
The red hair is striking.
It was a phenomenon that was somewhat mystical and could be called beautiful.
There is no decoration whatsoever, giving a plain impression.
I don't know how much I can affect magical phenomena.
It's on a small scale, but it's the same phenomenon as yesterday.
The impression that it's a complicated language comes first.
Give me your impression of this book.
That made a profound impression on me.
What is your impression of America?
The statue expresses freedom.
Cherry blossoms are considered a symbol of Japan.
I was interested in him because his paintings really impressed me.
He expanded his research.
There is not a physical explanation for this phenomenon yet.
His lecture left a deep impression on the mind of those present there.
His behavior was often a target of criticism.
I was greatly impressed by the speech.
The interpretation of this data, however, is very much in dispute.
My general impression is that it is very good.
Books for young people sell well these days.
Lightning is an electrical phenomenon.
The same phenomenon has been observed.
The lion is often used as a symbol of courage.
This phenomenon is being understood slowly.
The Emperor shall be the symbol of the State.
The Emperor is the symbol of the unity of the people.
What an impressive person he is!
Her eyes, a deep blue, were quite impressive.
The dove is a symbol of peace.
This dictionary is primarily intended for high school students.
Elephants abound here.
The elephant was brought to the zoo.
The elephant is liked by little children.
There were no other elephants in the area.
Have you ever seen an elephant fly?
Elephants are strong animals.
The size of the elephant astonished the little boy.
Baby elephants are cute.
An elephant is a very large animal.
The elephant is bigger than all the other animals.
Elephants don't eat meat.
Elephants can't ride bicycles.
Elephants eat grass.
The elephant is the largest land animal.
This book says that elephants live to be over 100 years old.
You like elephants.
Seen from a distance, the hill looks like an elephant.
Elephants are in danger of dying out.
The elephant was killed by the hunter.
Because of that virus, many elephants lost their lives.
The color white is a symbol of purity.
Your explanation is too abstract to me.
Goodness is abstract, a kind act is concrete.
The idea of happiness is extremely abstract.
His notion was neither concrete nor abstract.
They are interested in abstract reasoning.
Tom sketched a picture of an elephant for Mary.
Elephants live in Asia and Africa.
You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
What was your first impression of London?
My first impression of him proved to be correct.
What was your first impression of me?
First impressions are important.
I didn't mean to give that impression.
His speech made a good impression on me.
He was rather drunk, which made a bad impression on the policeman.
He made a favorable impression on his bank manager.
She gives the impression of not caring much about anything.
Have you ever seen an elephant?
He made a vivid impression.
The phenomenon is typical of our modern era.
The experiment was made on a hundred unmarried males.
His book became an object of criticism.
This is the way they capture elephants alive.
A dove is a symbol of peace.
How early do I have to make a reservation to qualify for the discount?
Tom believes in the supernatural.
The midnight sun is a fantastic natural phenomenon.
A rainbow is one of the most beautiful phenomena of nature.
A rainbow is a natural phenomenon.
Pre-schoolers are not targets of sexual desire.
Three out of four Americans believe in the existence of paranormal phenomena.
An expensive car is a status symbol.
An olive branch symbolizes peace.
My first impression of Boston wasn't good.
An elephant was hunted there.
My first impression was that he was a tactful politician.
I think hairiness is a symbol of masculinity, so I really like it.
The exhibition was very impressive.
Elephants are herbivores.
The scenery of the Alps left a lasting impression on me.
Import goods are subject to high taxes.
The problem is one of determining the dominant factors in this phenomenon.
Monet's art is representative of Impressionism.
The biologist concentrated on observing the phenomenon.
She is very biased against abstract painting.
Reading hieroglyphs is difficult.
The whiteness of the lily is a symbol of purity.
The weather bureau says it will rain tonight.
The Meteorological Agency is urging caution.
Can Egyptians read hieroglyphs?
He gave a good impression to my parents.
That magazine is aimed at teenagers.
The scientist explained the strange phenomena in the light of recent scientific knowledge.
The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of America.
Luxury spending is ineligible for tax deductions.
An eclipse of the moon is a rare phenomenon.
Environmental pollution is causing abnormal weather conditions.
Acid rain is not a natural phenomenon.
Corporate political donations are coming under heavy scrutiny.
I honestly don't understand abstract paintings at all.
Many of Europe's metropolises are plagued by the doughnut phenomenon.
Your contribution to the school is tax-deductible.
Abstract art is something to feel.
The original book dealt primarily with the natural language processing of English.
The weather bureau stationed personnel on the island.
That painting is a masterpiece of impressionist art.