Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
だい dai
kanji
大Meaning
Big
Reading
oo
onyomiだいdai
たいtai
Parts
一One 人Person
Example Word
大小: size or importance. The Japanese noun '大小 (だいしょう)' can mean 'size' or 'importance'. When referring to 'size', it is used to describe the relative dimensions or magnitude of something, often in terms of large and small. For example: The size of the houses varies「家の大小はさまざまだ」(いえのだいしょうはさまざまだ). When referring to 'importance', it is used to describe the relative significance or priority of matters. For example: We must consider the importance of each issue「各問題の大小を考えなければならない」(かくもんだいのだいしょうをかんがえなければならない). The word is often used in contexts where comparison or relative assessment is involved.
Radical
大
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
6
Handwriting
kanji
代Meaning
Substitute, Era
Reading
ka
onyomiだいdai
Parts
亻Person (人)弋Ceremony
Example Word
代名詞: pronoun. The Japanese noun '代名詞 (だいめいし)' means 'pronoun'. In grammar, it refers to a word that substitutes for a noun or noun phrase, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they' in English. This term is used in linguistic contexts to describe parts of speech. For example: Pronouns are important in Japanese「代名詞は日本語で重要です」(だいめいしはにほんごでじゅうようです). She is a pronoun「彼女は代名詞です」(かのじょはだいめいしです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is representative or symbolic of a larger concept, though this usage is less common.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
78
Handwriting
kanji
第Meaning
Ordinal number
Reading
dai
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)弟Younger brother
Example Word
第: ordinal. The Japanese prefix '第 (だい)' is used to indicate ordinal numbers, similar to '1st', '2nd', '3rd' in English. It is commonly attached to numbers to denote order, rank, or sequence. For example: first place「第一位」(だいいちい). Second chapter「第二章」(だいにしょう). Third time「第三回」(だいさんかい). This prefix is often used in formal or structured contexts, such as academic chapters, competition rankings, or event iterations. It is important to note that '第' is always followed by a number and does not stand alone as a word.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
3Frequency
173
Handwriting
kanji
題Meaning
Topic
Reading
dai
Parts
是Right, Absolutely 頁Page
Example Word
議題: agenda. The Japanese noun '議題 (ぎだい)' refers to the topic or subject of discussion, particularly in formal meetings or assemblies. It is commonly used in contexts such as business meetings, conferences, or political discussions. For example: The agenda for today's meeting is set「今日の会議の議題は決まっている」(きょうのかいぎのぎだいはきまっている). Let's add this issue to the agenda「この問題を議題に加えましょう」(このもんだいをぎだにくわえましょう). The word emphasizes the formal nature of the topic being discussed.
Radical
頁
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
285
Handwriting
kanji
台Meaning
Pedestal, Machine
Reading
dai
たいtai
Parts
厶Private 口Mouth
Example Word
台詞: lines. The Japanese noun '台詞 (せりふ)' refers to the lines or dialogue spoken by a character in a play, movie, or any performance. It can also be used more broadly to refer to what someone says in a particular situation, often implying that the words are scripted or rehearsed. For example: The actor forgot his lines「俳優は台詞を忘れた」(はいゆうはせりふをわすれた). She always has the same lines「彼女はいつも同じ台詞を言う」(かのじょはいつもおなじせりふをいう). This term is commonly used in the context of theater and film, but can also be applied to everyday situations where someone is repeating a familiar or expected statement.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
364
Handwriting
kanji
弟Meaning
Younger brother
Reading
otouto
onyomiだいdai
ていtei
Parts
丿Katakana no 弓Bow 丨Stick 丷Divide
Example Word
弟子: disciple. The Japanese noun '弟子 (でし)' refers to a 'disciple' or 'apprentice'. It is used to describe someone who is learning under the guidance of a master or teacher, often in a specific art, skill, or discipline. This term is commonly associated with traditional arts, martial arts, or religious contexts. For example: He is my disciple「彼は私の弟子です」(かれはわたしのでしです). The master taught his disciple the art of calligraphy「師匠は弟子に書道を教えた」(ししょうはでしにしょどうをおしえた). The word carries a sense of respect and dedication, emphasizing the relationship between the teacher and the student.
Radical
弓
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
518
Handwriting
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