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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

じょ jo

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Woman

    Reading

    kunyomiおんな

    onna

    me

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    にょ

    nyo

    Parts

    Hiragana ku 丿Katakana no One

    Example Word

    女: woman. The Japanese noun '女 (おんな)' means 'woman'. It refers to an adult human female. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be neutral or slightly informal depending on the context. For example: that woman is my teacher「あの女は私の先生です」(あのおんなはわたしのせんせいです). The woman over there is waiting「あそこの女の人が待っています」(あそこのおんなのひとがまっています). Note that '女' can sometimes carry a slightly informal or direct tone, so in more polite or formal contexts, alternatives like '女性 (じょせい)' might be preferred.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    27

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Help

    Reading

    kunyomiたす

    tasu

    すけ

    suke

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    Parts

    Moreover, Also Power

    Example Word

    助ける: help. The Japanese verb '助ける (たすける)' means 'to help' or 'to assist'. It is used when someone provides assistance or support to another person, often in a situation where the other person is in trouble or needs aid. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as helping someone physically, emotionally, or financially. For example: I helped my friend「友達を助けた」(ともだちをたすけた). She helped me with my homework「彼女は私の宿題を助けてくれた」(かのじょはわたしのしゅくだいをたすけてくれた). It can also imply saving someone from danger, as in: The lifeguard helped the drowning child「ライフガードは溺れている子供を助けた」(ライフガードはおぼれているこどもをたすけた). Note that '助ける' is often used in situations where the help is significant or impactful.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    200

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    As, Likeness

    Reading

    kunyomiごと

    goto

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    にょ

    nyo

    Parts

    Woman Mouth

    Example Word

    如何: what or how. The Japanese adjectival noun '如何 (いかが)' is used to inquire about the state, condition, or quality of something. It can mean 'how' or 'what' depending on the context. It is often used in polite or formal situations to ask for opinions or to make suggestions. For example: How is the weather?「天気は如何ですか?」(てんきはいかがですか). What do you think?「ご意見は如何ですか?」(ごいけんはいかがですか). It can also be used to make polite offers, such as: Would you like some tea?「お茶はいかがですか?」(おちゃはいかがですか). The word carries a nuance of politeness and is commonly used in formal conversations or customer service settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    217

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    Reading

    kunyomiのぞ

    nozo

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    ji

    Parts

    Excess

    Example Word

    削除: deletion. The Japanese verbal noun '削除 (さくじょ)' means 'deletion'. It refers to the act of removing or erasing something, such as data, text, or files. This term is commonly used in contexts involving computers, documents, or records. For example: Please delete this file「このファイルを削除してください」(このファイルをさくじょしてください). The unnecessary data was deleted「不要なデータが削除された」(ふようなデータがさくじょされた). It is important to note that '削除' is often used in formal or technical settings, and it implies a permanent removal rather than temporary hiding or archiving.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1003

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, Preface

    Reading

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Beforehand

    Example Word

    序で: opportunity. The Japanese noun '序で (ついで)' refers to an opportunity or a convenient moment to do something. It is often used when someone is already doing something and takes the chance to do another related task. For example: While you're at the store, could you buy some milk?「お店に行くついでに牛乳を買ってきてくれる?」(おみせにいくついでにぎゅうにゅうをかってきてくれる?). I'll clean the kitchen while I'm at it「キッチンを掃除するついでに片付けよう」(キッチンをそうじするついでにかたづけよう). This word is commonly used in casual conversations and implies making the most of a situation.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1159

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slowly, Gradually

    Reading

    kunyomiおもむ

    omomu

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    Parts

    Stop Excess

    Example Word

    徐々: gradually. The Japanese noun '徐々 (じょじょ)' means 'gradually'. It is used to describe something that happens slowly over time, step by step, or in a steady progression. This word is often used in contexts where change or development occurs at a measured pace. For example: The pain gradually subsided「痛みが徐々に和らいだ」(いたみがじょじょにやわらいだ). The company is gradually expanding its business「会社は徐々に事業を拡大している」(かいしゃはじょじょにじぎょうをかくだいしている). Note that '徐々' is often paired with particles like 'に' to function as an adverb in sentences.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1645

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Describe, Confer

    Reading

    kunyomiつい

    tsui

    ついで

    tsuide

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    Parts

    Again Excess

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1732

    Handwriting

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