Jōyō KanjiOrganized by School Grade
Second Grade
kanji
止Meaning
Stop
Reading
ya
とto
onyomiしshi
Parts
上Up 丨Stick
Example Word
通行止め: roadblock. The Japanese noun '通行止め (つうこうどめ)' refers to a 'roadblock' or 'road closure'. It is commonly used to indicate that a road or path is closed to traffic, often due to construction, accidents, or other obstructions. This term is frequently seen on signs and announcements. For example: The road is closed due to construction「工事のため通行止めです」(こうじのためつうこうどめです). The mountain trail is closed「山道は通行止めです」(やまみちはつうこうどめです). The term emphasizes the prohibition of passage, and it is often used in both formal and informal contexts to inform people about restricted access.
Radical
止
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
365
Radical Form
龰
Handwriting
kanji
春Meaning
Spring
Reading
haru
onyomiしゅんshun
Parts
日Day, Sun 𡗗Folded hands
Example Word
春: spring. The Japanese noun '春 (はる)' means 'spring', referring to the season between winter and summer. It is often associated with renewal, blooming flowers, and warmer weather. This word is commonly used in both everyday conversation and literature to evoke the imagery and feelings of spring. For example: Spring has arrived「春が来た」(はるがきた). I love spring because of the cherry blossoms「桜があるので春が大好きです」(さくらがあるのではるがだいすきです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a period of new beginnings or growth.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
378
Handwriting
kanji
画Meaning
Picture
Reading
kaku
がga
Parts
一One 凵Open box 由Reason
Example Word
画家: painter. The Japanese noun '画家 (がか)' refers to a person who creates paintings, typically as a profession or serious hobby. This term is used for artists who work in various painting styles and mediums. For example: He is a famous painter「彼は有名な画家です」(かれはゆうめいながかです). I want to become a painter「私は画家になりたいです」(わたしはがかになりたいです). The word '画家' specifically emphasizes the act of painting, distinguishing it from other types of artists like sculptors or illustrators.
Radical