Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Grove

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood

Example Word

林: woods. The Japanese noun '林 (はやし)' refers to a small or medium-sized wooded area, often smaller than a forest. It is used to describe a grove or a cluster of trees. For example: there is a woods near my house「私の家の近くに林があります」(わたしのいえのちかくにはやしがあります). We took a walk in the woods「私たちは林の中を散歩しました」(わたしたちははやしのなかをさんぽしました). The word is distinct from '森 (もり)', which refers to a larger forest.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

494

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Neighbor, Neighbouring

Reading

Parts

⻖ 粦

Example Word

隣り: neighbor. The Japanese noun '隣り (となり)' refers to something or someone that is adjacent or next to another. It is commonly used to describe the immediate proximity of people, places, or objects. For example: The house next door is quiet「隣りの家は静かです」(となりいえはしずかです). My neighbor is kind「私の隣り人は親切です」(わたしのとなりひとはしんせつです). This word can also be used in a more abstract sense to describe something that is closely related or connected in some way. For instance: The next topic is related「隣りの話題は関連しています」(となりわだいはかんれんしています).

Radical

阜

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

820

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Wheel, Ring

Reading

Parts

車Car 侖

Example Word

指輪: ring. The Japanese noun '指輪 (ゆびわ)' means 'ring', specifically referring to a piece of jewelry worn on the finger. This word is commonly used to describe engagement rings, wedding rings, or decorative rings. For example: She received a beautiful ring「彼女は美しい指輪をもらった」(かのじょはうつくしいゆびわをもらった). I lost my ring「指輪をなくした」(ゆびわをなくした). The word is often associated with romantic or ceremonial contexts, but it can also refer to any type of finger ring.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

827

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Small bell, Buzzer

Reading

Parts

金Gold 令Orders

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1258

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Face, Confront

Reading

Parts

臣Servant, Retainer

Example Word

臨床: clinical. The Japanese noun '臨床 (りんしょう)' refers to the practical application of medical knowledge, particularly in a clinical setting. It is often used in contexts related to medicine, healthcare, and research. For example: clinical research「臨床研究」(りんしょうけんきゅう). He works in clinical medicine「彼は臨床医学に従事している」(かれはりんしょういがくにじゅうじしている). The term emphasizes the direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theoretical or laboratory-based work.

Radical

臣

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1386

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Principles, Ethics

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)侖

Example Word

不倫: affair. The Japanese noun '不倫 (ふりん)' refers to an extramarital affair or infidelity. It is used to describe a romantic or sexual relationship that occurs outside of marriage, often implying betrayal or moral wrongdoing. This term carries a strong negative connotation in Japanese society. Example sentences: She had an affair with her coworker「彼女は同僚と不倫をしていた」(かのじょはどうりょうとふりんをしていた). The scandal exposed his affair「そのスキャンダルで彼の不倫が明るみに出た」(そのスキャンダルでかれのふりんがあかるみにでた).

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1721

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Rin, Thousandth

Reading

Parts

厂Cliff 里Hometown

Radical

厂

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1996

Handwriting