Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Woman

Reading

Parts

くHiragana ku 丿Katakana no 一One

Example Word

女優: actress. The Japanese noun '女優 (じょゆう)' refers to a female actor or actress. It is specifically used for women who perform in theater, film, or television. The term is gender-specific, distinguishing female performers from male actors, who are referred to as '俳優 (はいゆう)'. Example sentences: She is a famous actress「彼女は有名な女優です」(かのじょはゆうめいなじょゆうです). The actress received an award「その女優は賞をもらいました」(そのじょゆうはしょうをもらいました).

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

27

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Help

Reading

Parts

且Moreover, Also 力Power

Example Word

補助: assistance or subsidy. The Japanese noun '補助 (ほじょ)' can mean 'assistance' or 'subsidy', depending on the context. When referring to 'assistance', it often implies support or help provided to someone or something, such as in a collaborative effort. For example: The government provides assistance to small businesses「政府は中小企業に補助を提供する」(せいふはちゅうしょうきぎょうにほじょをていきょうする). When referring to 'subsidy', it typically involves financial aid or support, often from a government or organization. For example: The project received a subsidy from the local government「そのプロジェクトは地方自治体から補助を受けた」(そのプロジェクトはちほうじちたいからほじょをうけた). The word is commonly used in formal or official contexts.

Radical

力

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

200

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

As, Likeness

Reading

Parts

女Woman 口Mouth

Example Word

如来: Buddha. The Japanese noun '如来 (にょらい)' refers to 'Buddha', specifically in the context of Buddhism. It is used to denote a fully enlightened being who has achieved Nirvana. The term is often used in religious texts, teachings, and discussions about Buddhism. For example: The statue of Buddha is majestic「如来の像は荘厳だ」(にょらいのぞうはそうごんだ). We prayed to Buddha「私たちは如来に祈った」(わたしたちはにょらいにいのった). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is wise and compassionate, embodying the qualities of a Buddha.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

217

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Exclude, Remove

Reading

Parts

⻖ 余Excess

Example Word

控除: deduction. The Japanese noun '控除 (こうじょ)' refers to a 'deduction', typically in financial or tax contexts. It is used to describe an amount subtracted from a total, such as taxes, expenses, or allowances. For example: tax deduction「税金の控除」(ぜいきんのこうじょ). The company allows a deduction for travel expenses「会社は旅費の控除を認めている」(かいしゃはりょひのこうじょをみとめている). This term is commonly used in official documents, financial statements, and discussions about income or expenses.

Radical

阜

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1003

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beginning, Preface

Reading

Parts

广Dotted cliff 予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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1159

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Slowly, Gradually

Reading

Parts

彳Stop 余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

彳

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1645

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Describe, Confer

Reading

Parts

又Again 余Excess

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1732

Handwriting