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kanji
件Meaning
Matter, Affair
Reading
onyomiけんken
Parts
亻Person (人)牛Cow
Example Word
件: matter. The Japanese noun '件 (けん)' refers to a 'matter' or 'case'. It is often used in formal or official contexts to denote a specific issue, topic, or incident. For example: this matter is important「この件は重要です」(このけんはじゅうようです). I will handle that case「その件を対応します」(そのけんをたいおうします). The word is commonly used in business, legal, or administrative settings to discuss specific matters or cases that require attention or resolution.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
467
Handwriting
kanji
市Meaning
City, Market
Reading
kunyomiいちichi
onyomiしshi
Parts
亠Lid 巾Towel
Example Word
市役所: city hall. The Japanese noun '市役所 (しやくしょ)' refers to a 'city hall' or 'municipal office'. This is the administrative center of a city where local government services are provided, such as issuing official documents, handling taxes, and managing public services. For example: I went to the city hall to register my address「市役所に住所を登録しに行きました」(しやくしょにじゅうしょをとうろくしにいきました). The city hall is located in the center of the city「市役所は市の中心にあります」(しやくしょはしのちゅうしんにあります). This term is commonly used in daily life when dealing with administrative tasks or local government matters.
Radical
巾
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
468
Handwriting
kanji
係Meaning
Person in charge, Connection
Reading
kunyomiかかkaka
かかりkakari
onyomiけいkei
Parts
亻Person (人)系Lineage
Example Word
無関係: unrelated. The Japanese adjectival noun '無関係 (むかんけい)' means 'unrelated'. It is used to describe something that has no connection or relevance to a particular matter or situation. This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate that a subject is not involved or pertinent. For example: That topic is unrelated to our discussion「その話題は私たちの議論と無関係です」(そのわだいはわたしたちのぎろんとむかんけいです). He is completely unrelated to the incident「彼はその事件と全く無関係です」(かれはそのじけんとまったくむかんけいです). The term can also be used to describe people, events, or objects that are not connected in any way.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
469
Handwriting
kanji
交Meaning
Mix
Reading
kunyomiかka
まma
まじmaji
onyomiこうkou
Parts
亠Lid 父Father
Example Word
交差点: intersection. The Japanese noun '交差点 (こうさてん)' refers to an 'intersection', specifically a place where two or more roads cross each other. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when giving directions or discussing traffic. For example: Turn left at the next intersection「次の交差点を左に曲がってください」(つぎのこうさてんをひだりにまがってください). There was an accident at the intersection「交差点で事故がありました」(こうさてんでじこがありました). The word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Radical
亠
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
470
Handwriting
kanji
働Meaning
Work
Reading
kunyomiはたらhatara
onyomiどうdou
Parts
亻Person (人)動Move
Example Word
労働: work. The Japanese verbal noun '労働 (ろうどう)' refers to 'work' or 'labor', specifically in the context of physical or mental effort exerted to achieve a purpose, often in a professional or industrial setting. It is commonly used in discussions about employment, labor rights, or economic activities. For example: He works hard every day「彼は毎日労働する」(かれはまいにちろうどうする). Labor conditions are improving「労働条件が改善されている」(ろうどうじょうけんがいぜんされている). The word can also appear in compounds like '労働者 (ろうどうしゃ)' (worker) or '労働時間 (ろうどうじかん)' (working hours).
Radical
人
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
471
Handwriting
kanji
科Meaning
Section, Department
Reading
onyomiかka
Parts
斗Ladle, Dipper 禾Cereal
Example Word
教科: subject. The Japanese noun '教科 (きょうか)' refers to a 'subject' in the context of education, such as a specific field of study taught in school. It is commonly used to describe academic disciplines like mathematics, science, or history. For example: My favorite subject is math「私の好きな教科は数学です」(わたしのすきなきょうかはすうがくです). We have five subjects this semester「今学期は五つの教科があります」(こんがっきはいつつのきょうかがあります). The term is often used in educational settings and is neutral in tone, applicable to both formal and informal contexts.
Radical
禾
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
473
Handwriting
kanji
談Meaning
Discuss
Reading
onyomiだんdan
Parts
訁Say (言)炎Flame, Blaze
Example Word
冗談: joke. The Japanese noun '冗談 (じょうだん)' means 'joke'. It refers to something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement, often in a playful or lighthearted manner. This word is commonly used in casual conversations and can be part of phrases like '冗談を言う (じょうだんをいう)', which means 'to tell a joke'. For example: That was just a joke「それはただの冗談だった」(それはただのじょうだんだった). Don't take it seriously, it's a joke「真剣に受け取らないで、冗談だよ」(しんけんにうけとらないで、じょうだんだよ). The word can also imply teasing or sarcasm depending on the context.
Radical
言
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
475
Handwriting
kanji
窓Meaning
Window
Reading
kunyomiまどmado
onyomiそうsou
Parts
穴Hole 厶Private 心Heart
Example Word
窓: window. The Japanese noun '窓 (まど)' means 'window'. This word refers to an opening in a wall or door that allows light and air to enter and provides a view of the outside. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and can refer to windows in buildings, vehicles, or other structures. For example: Please close the window「窓を閉めてください」(まどをしめてください). The window is open「窓が開いている」(まどがあいている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a 'window of opportunity' or a 'window into someone's thoughts'.
Radical
穴
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
478
Handwriting
kanji
曲Meaning
Music, Bend
Reading
kunyomiまma
onyomiきょくkyoku
Parts
日Day, Sun 丨Stick
Example Word
作曲: composition. The Japanese verbal noun '作曲 (さっきょく)' refers to the act of composing music. It is used to describe the process of creating musical pieces, whether they are songs, symphonies, or other forms of music. This term is often used in contexts related to music production, education, and appreciation. For example: He is famous for his composition「彼は作曲で有名です」(かれはさっきょくでゆうめいです). I enjoy composing music in my free time「私は暇な時に作曲を楽しみます」(わたしはひまなときにさっきょくをたのしみます). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '作曲家 (さっきょくか)' which means 'composer'.
Radical
曰
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
479
Handwriting
kanji
産Meaning
Give birth
Reading
kunyomiうu
うぶubu
onyomiさんsan
Parts
生Life 产
Example Word
国産: domestic. The Japanese noun '国産 (こくさん)' means 'domestic' and refers to something produced or made within the country, as opposed to being imported. It is commonly used to describe goods, products, or materials that are locally sourced or manufactured. For example: This is a domestic car「これは国産の車です」(これはこくさんのくるまです). I prefer domestic fruits「私は国産の果物が好きです」(わたしはこくさんのかじつがすきです). The term emphasizes the origin of the product and is often used in contexts like food, electronics, and automobiles to highlight local production.
Radical
生
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
482
Handwriting
kanji
腹Meaning
Abdomen
Reading
kunyomiなかnaka
はらhara
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
月Moon, Month 复
Example Word
腹一杯: full. The Japanese adverb '腹一杯 (はらいっぱい)' literally means 'stomach full' and is used to describe being completely full, usually after eating. It emphasizes satisfaction or being filled to capacity. This term can also be used metaphorically to express being fully satisfied or having had enough of something non-physical. Example sentences: I ate until I was full「腹一杯食べた」(はらいっぱいたべた). He laughed heartily「彼は腹一杯笑った」(かれははらいっぱいわらった). Note that this term is casual and often used in everyday conversation.
Radical
肉
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
483
Handwriting
kanji
参Meaning
Participate
Reading
kunyomiまいmai
onyomiさんsan
Parts
厶Private 彡Fur 大Big
Example Word
参議院: House of Councilors. The Japanese noun '参議院 (さんぎいん)' refers to the 'House of Councilors,' which is the upper house of the National Diet of Japan. It is one of the two houses in the Japanese legislative system, along with the House of Representatives (衆議院, しゅうぎいん). The House of Councillors plays a key role in passing laws and overseeing the government. Example: Members of the House of Councillors are directly elected by the people 「参議院の議員は国民によって直接選ばれる」 (さんぎいんのぎいんはこくみんによってちょくせつえらばれる). The House of Councillors has 242 seats 「参議院は242議席ある」 (さんぎいんは242ぎせきある).
Radical
厶
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
485
Handwriting
kanji
確Meaning
Certain
Reading
kunyomiたしtashi
onyomiかくkaku
Parts
石Stone 隹Bird
Example Word
正確: accurate. The Japanese adjectival noun '正確 (せいかく)' means 'accurate'. It is used to describe something that is precise, correct, or free from errors. This word is often used in contexts where precision or correctness is important, such as in measurements, information, or descriptions. For example: The clock is accurate「その時計は正確です」(そのとけいはせいかくです). His explanation was accurate「彼の説明は正確でした」(かれのせつめいはせいかくでした). Note that '正確' can also function as a noun, as in '正確さ (せいかくさ)', which means 'accuracy'.
Radical
石
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
488
Handwriting
kanji
組Meaning
Association, Group
Reading
kunyomiくku
くみkumi
onyomiそso
Parts
糸Thread 且Moreover, Also
Example Word
組み合わせ: combination. The Japanese noun '組み合わせ (くみあわせ)' means 'combination'. It refers to the act or result of combining different elements, items, or ideas into a unified whole. This word is commonly used in contexts such as food pairings, fashion, or even abstract concepts like strategies or plans. For example: a good combination of colors「色の良い組み合わせ」(いろのよいくみあわせ). The combination of these ingredients is perfect「これらの材料の組み合わせは完璧です」(これらのざいりょうのくみあわせはかんぺきです). Note that this word can also imply a deliberate or thoughtful arrangement of elements.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
489
Handwriting
kanji
官Meaning
Government, Bureaucrat
Reading
onyomiかんkan
Parts
宀Roof 㠯Terraced hill
Example Word
官僚: bureaucrat. The Japanese noun '官僚 (かんりょう)' refers to a bureaucrat or government official. It specifically denotes individuals who work in administrative roles within government organizations, often associated with formal procedures and regulations. This term can carry a neutral or slightly negative connotation, depending on the context, as it may imply rigidity or excessive adherence to rules. Example sentences: The bureaucrat made a decision「官僚が決定を下した」(かんりょうがけっていをくだし た). Bureaucrats are often criticized for being inflexible「官僚はしばしば柔軟性がないと批判される」(かんりょうはしばしばじゅうなんせいがないとひはんされる).
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
490
Handwriting
kanji
喜Meaning
Rejoice
Reading
kunyomiよろこyoroko
onyomiきki
Parts
口Mouth 壴
Example Word
大喜び: delight. The Japanese verbal noun '大喜び (おおよろこび)' means 'delight' or 'great joy'. It is used to express a state of being extremely happy or overjoyed about something. This term often conveys a sense of visible excitement or celebration. For example: She was delighted with the gift「彼女はプレゼントに大喜びした」(かのじょはぷれぜんとにおおよろこびした). The children were overjoyed when they saw the cake「子供たちはケーキを見て大喜びした」(こどもたちはけーきをみておおよろこびした). The term is commonly used in situations where the joy is openly expressed and shared with others.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
492
Handwriting
kanji
許Meaning
Permit, Allow
Reading
kunyomiゆるyuru
onyomiきょkyo
Parts
訁Say (言)午Noon
Example Word
許す: permit or forgive. The Japanese verb '許す (ゆるす)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to forgive,' which refers to ceasing to feel resentment or anger toward someone for an offense or mistake. For example: I forgive you「あなたを許す」(あなたをゆるす). The second meaning is 'to permit' or 'to allow,' which refers to giving someone permission to do something. For example: The teacher permitted the students to leave early「先生は生徒たちに早く帰ることを許した」(せんせいはせいとたちにはやくかえることをゆるした). The verb can also imply tolerating or overlooking something, depending on the context. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.
Radical
言
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
499
Handwriting
kanji
昔Meaning
Old times
Reading
kunyomiむかしmukashi
onyomiせきseki
Parts
日Day, Sun 龷Twenty (廿)
Example Word
昔: past. The Japanese noun '昔 (むかし)' refers to 'the past' or 'olden times'. It is used to describe a time long ago, often with a nostalgic or historical connotation. This word is commonly used in storytelling or when reminiscing about earlier days. For example: In the past, this town was very quiet「昔、この町はとても静かだった」(むかし、このまちはとてもしずかだった). Long ago, people used to travel by horse「昔、人々は馬で旅をした」(むかし、ひとびとはうまでたびをした). The word '昔' can also be used in expressions like '昔話 (むかしばなし)', which means 'old tale' or 'folktale'.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
501
Handwriting
kanji
刻Meaning
Engrave
Reading
kunyomiきざkiza
onyomiこくkoku
Parts
亥 刂Sword (刀)
Example Word
彫刻: sculpture. The Japanese noun '彫刻 (ちょうこく)' refers to 'sculpture'. It is used to describe the art of creating three-dimensional forms by carving, modeling, or assembling materials. This term can refer to both the process of creating sculptures and the finished artwork itself. For example: This museum has many sculptures「この博物館には彫刻がたくさんある」(このはくぶつかんにはちょうこくがたくさんある). He is famous for his sculptures「彼は彫刻で有名だ」(かれはちょうこくでゆうめいだ). The word is often used in contexts related to art, museums, and craftsmanship.
Radical
刀
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
503
Handwriting
kanji
満Meaning
Full
Reading
kunyomiみmi
onyomiまんman
Parts
氵Water (水)卄 両Both
Example Word
満足: satisfaction. The Japanese verbal noun '満足 (まんぞく)' means 'satisfaction'. It refers to a feeling of contentment or fulfillment when one's desires, expectations, or needs are met. It can be used in various contexts, such as personal achievements, customer satisfaction, or general contentment. For example: I feel satisfied with my work「私は自分の仕事に満足しています」(わたしはじぶんのしごとにまんぞくしています). The customer expressed satisfaction with the service「その客はサービスに満足したと言った」(そのきゃくはサービスにまんぞくしたといった). Note that '満足' can also function as a verb when combined with 'する', as in '満足する (まんぞくする)', meaning 'to be satisfied'.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
506
Handwriting
kanji
状Meaning
Form, Condition
Reading
onyomiじょうjou
Parts
丬 犬Dog
Example Word
状態: condition. The Japanese noun '状態 (じょうたい)' refers to the state or condition of something. It is commonly used to describe the current state of an object, situation, or even a person's health. For example: The condition of the machine is bad「機械の状態が悪い」(きかいのじょうたいがわるい). The patient's condition is stable「患者の状態は安定している」(かんじゃのじょうたいはあんていしている). This word is versatile and can be applied to various contexts, such as physical states, emotional states, or the status of a project.
Radical
犬
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
507
Handwriting
kanji
期Meaning
Time, Period
Reading
onyomiごgo
きki
Parts
月Moon, Month 其That
Example Word
延期: postponement. The Japanese verbal noun '延期 (えんき)' means 'postponement'. It refers to the act of delaying or rescheduling an event, meeting, or deadline to a later time. This term is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as business, academics, or public events. For example: The meeting was postponed「会議は延期されました」(かいぎはえんきされました). Due to the weather, the game has been postponed「天候のため、試合は延期されました」(てんこうのため、しあいはえんきされました). Note that '延期' is often used with verbs like する (to do) or される (to be done) to indicate the action of postponing.
Radical
月
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
511
Handwriting
kanji
吹Meaning
Breathe out, Blow
Reading
kunyomiふfu
onyomiすいsui
Parts
囗Box 欠Lack
Example Word
吹く: blow. The Japanese verb '吹く (ふく)' primarily means 'to blow'. This verb is used to describe the action of air or wind moving, such as 'the wind is blowing'「風が吹く」(かぜがふく). It can also be used metaphorically or in other contexts, such as blowing a musical instrument like a flute 'flute is blowing'「フルートを吹く」(ふるーとをふく). Additionally, '吹く' can be used to describe something that suddenly appears or occurs, like a rash or a rumor, though this usage is less common. For example: a rumor is spreading「噂が吹く」(うわさがふく).
Radical
口
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
512
Handwriting
kanji
探Meaning
Search
Reading
kunyomiさがsaga
さぐsagu
onyomiたんtan
Parts
扌Hand (手)罙Deep
Example Word
探る: probe. The Japanese verb '探る (さぐる)' means 'to probe' or 'to investigate'. It is used to describe the act of searching or exploring something, often with a sense of careful examination or investigation. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as physically searching for something, investigating a situation, or exploring someone's feelings or intentions. For example: he probed the depths of the cave「彼は洞窟の奥を探った」(かれはどうくつのおくをさぐった). She tried to probe his true intentions「彼女は彼の本当の意図を探ろうとした」(かのじょはかれのほんとうのいとをさぐろうとした). The detective probed the mystery「探偵はその謎を探った」(たんていはそのなぞをさぐった).
Radical
手
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
514
Handwriting
kanji
困Meaning
Trouble, Distress
Reading
kunyomiこまkoma
onyomiこんkon
Parts
木Tree, Wood 囗Box
Example Word
困る: trouble. The Japanese verb '困る (こまる)' means 'to be in trouble' or 'to be troubled'. It is used to express a state of difficulty, distress, or inconvenience. This verb often conveys a sense of being at a loss or not knowing what to do in a situation. For example: I am in trouble because I lost my wallet「財布をなくして困っている」(さいふをなくしてこまっている). It can also be used to describe a situation where someone is inconvenienced or bothered by something: It troubles me when people are late「人が遅れると困る」(ひとがおくれるとこまる). The verb is commonly used in everyday conversation to express personal difficulties or challenges.
Radical
囗
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
515
Handwriting
kanji
暮Meaning
Livelihood
Reading
kunyomiくku
onyomiぼbo
Parts
莫 日Day, Sun
Example Word
暮らし: life. The Japanese noun '暮らし (くらし)' refers to 'life' in the sense of daily living or lifestyle. It encompasses the way one lives, including daily routines, living conditions, and overall lifestyle. This word is often used to discuss the quality or style of life someone leads. For example: Her life is peaceful「彼女の暮らしは平和です」(かのじょのくらしはへいわです). I want to live a simple life「私はシンプルな暮らしがしたい」(わたしはシンプルなくらしがしたい). The term can also imply the economic or social aspects of living, such as in 'a life of luxury'「ぜいたくな暮らし」(ぜいたくなくらし).
Radical
日
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
516
Handwriting
kanji
式Meaning
Style, Ceremony
Reading
onyomiしきshiki
Parts
工Construction 弋Ceremony
Example Word
公式: official. The Japanese adjectival noun '公式 (こうしき)' means 'official'. It is used to describe something that is formally recognized, authorized, or endorsed by an organization, institution, or authority. This term is often used in contexts such as official statements, announcements, or events. For example: This is the official announcement「これは公式の発表です」(これはこうしきのはっぴょうです). The official website is easy to use「公式ウェブサイトは使いやすい」(こうしきウェブサイトはつかいやすい). It can also refer to mathematical formulas, but in everyday usage, it predominantly refers to official matters.
Radical
弋
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
524
Handwriting
kanji
抜Meaning
Pluck, Extract
Reading
kunyomiぬnu
onyomiはつhatsu
はいhai
ばつbatsu
Parts
扌Hand (手)友Friend
Example Word
抜く: remove or surpass. The Japanese verb '抜く (ぬく)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to remove' or 'to extract', often used when taking something out of a place or situation. For example: I removed the cork from the bottle「瓶の栓を抜いた」(びんのせんをぬいた). The second meaning is 'to surpass' or 'to outdo', used when someone or something exceeds others in ability or performance. For example: He surpassed everyone in the race「彼はレースで皆を抜いた」(かれはレースでみんなをぬいた). The verb is versatile and its meaning depends heavily on context. It can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '気を抜く (きをぬく)', which means 'to let one's guard down'.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
526
Handwriting
kanji
具Meaning
Tool
Reading
kunyomiそなsona
onyomiぐgu
Parts
目Eye 兀Lofty
Example Word
具体: concrete. The Japanese noun '具体 (ぐたい)' refers to something that is concrete, tangible, or specific, as opposed to abstract or vague. It is often used in contexts where clarity or specificity is emphasized, such as in discussions, plans, or explanations. For example: Let's discuss concrete plans「具体の計画を話し合いましょう」(ぐたいのけいかくをはなしあいましょう). The proposal lacks concrete details「その提案は具体性に欠けている」(そのていあんはぐたいせいにかけている). This word is commonly paired with terms like '具体化 (ぐたいか)' (to make concrete) or '具体例 (ぐたいれい)' (concrete example).
Radical
八
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
528
Handwriting
kanji
更Meaning
Renew, Grow late
Reading
kunyomiふfu
さらsara
onyomiこうkou
Parts
曰
Example Word
更に: moreover or further. The Japanese adverb '更に (さらに)' has two primary meanings. First, it can mean 'further' or 'in addition,' indicating an increase in degree, quantity, or intensity. For example: He studied further to improve his skills「彼はさらに勉強してスキルを向上させた」(かれはさらにべんきょうしてスキルをこうじょうさせた). Second, it can mean 'moreover' or 'furthermore,' used to introduce additional information or emphasize a point. For example: Moreover, the weather was terrible「さらに、天気はひどかった」(さらに、てんきはひどかった). This adverb is versatile and often used in both formal and informal contexts to add emphasis or provide additional details.
Radical
曰
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
533
Handwriting