Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
け ke
kanji
気Meaning
Spirit
Reading
ki
けke
Parts
㐅Katakana me 气Air
Example Word
元気: healthy or energetic. The Japanese adjective '元気 (げんき)' primarily means 'healthy' or 'energetic'. It is commonly used to describe someone's physical or mental state, indicating they are in good health or full of energy. It can also be used as a greeting to ask about someone's well-being. For example: Are you feeling well?「元気ですか?」(げんきですか?). He is very energetic「彼はとても元気です」(かれはとてもげんきです). The word can also describe something lively or spirited, such as a lively atmosphere「元気な雰囲気」(げんきなふんいき). Note that '元気' is often used in casual conversations and is a positive, uplifting term.
Radical
气
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
26
Handwriting
kanji
家Meaning
House
Reading
ya
いえie
onyomiけke
かka
Parts
宀Roof 豕Pig
Example Word
画家: painter. The Japanese noun '画家 (がか)' refers to a person who creates paintings, typically as a profession or serious hobby. This term is used for artists who work in various painting styles and mediums. For example: He is a famous painter「彼は有名な画家です」(かれはゆうめいながかです). I want to become a painter「私は画家になりたいです」(わたしはがかになりたいです). The word '画家' specifically emphasizes the act of painting, distinguishing it from other types of artists like sculptors or illustrators.
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
31
Handwriting
kanji
化Meaning
Change
Reading
ba
onyomiけke
かka
Parts
亻Person (人)匕Spoon
Example Word
進化: evolution. The Japanese noun '進化 (しんか)' means 'evolution'. It refers to the process of gradual development or change, often used in biological contexts to describe the development of species over time. However, it can also be applied to non-biological contexts, such as technological or societal progress. For example: the evolution of technology「技術の進化」(ぎじゅつのしんか). The evolution of species「種の進化」(しゅのしんか). This word is commonly used in scientific discussions, but it can also appear in everyday conversations to describe progress or improvement.
Radical
匕
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
236
Handwriting
kanji
怪Meaning
Weird, Suspicious
Reading
aya
onyomiけke
かいkai
Parts
忄 圣Holy
Example Word
怪しい: suspicious. The Japanese adjective '怪しい (あやしい)' primarily means 'suspicious'. It is used to describe something or someone that seems dubious, questionable, or not entirely trustworthy. This can apply to situations, objects, or people. For example: That person looks suspicious「あの人は怪しい」(あのひとはあやしい). The story sounds suspicious「その話は怪しい」(そのはなしはあやしい). Additionally, '怪しい' can sometimes imply a sense of mystery or the supernatural, as in: The old house looks eerie「その古い家は怪しい」(そのふるいいえはあやしい). The nuance of the word can vary depending on context, but it generally conveys a sense of doubt or unease.
Radical
心
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
455
Handwriting
kanji
仮Meaning
Temporary
Reading
kari
onyomiけke
かka
Parts
亻Person (人)反Anti
Example Word
送り仮名: okurigana. The Japanese noun '送り仮名 (おくりがな)' refers to the kana (hiragana) suffixes that follow kanji in Japanese writing. These kana are used to indicate the inflection of verbs and adjectives, as well as to clarify the reading of kanji. For example, in the verb '食べる (たべる)', the 'べる' part is the okurigana that follows the kanji '食'. Another example is the adjective '高い (たかい)', where 'かい' is the okurigana following the kanji '高'. Okurigana are essential for understanding the correct pronunciation and meaning of words in Japanese.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
910
Handwriting
kanji
懸Meaning
Suspend
Reading
ka
onyomiけんken
けke
Parts
縣 心Heart
Example Word
懸命: earnest. The Japanese adjectival noun '懸命 (けんめい)' means 'earnest' or 'doing one's utmost'. It describes a state of putting in great effort or being very serious about something. This term is often used to commend someone's dedication or hard work. For example: He is earnest in his studies「彼は勉強に懸命だ」(かれはべんきょうにけんめいだ). She worked hard to achieve her goal「彼女は目標を達成するために懸命に働いた」(かのじょはもくひょうをたっせいするためにけんめいにはたらいた). The word can also imply a sense of desperation or urgency in certain contexts, highlighting the intensity of the effort being made.
Radical
心
Stroke Count
20JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
911
Handwriting
kanji
華Meaning
China, Splendor
Reading
hana
onyomiけke
かka
Parts
艹Grass
Example Word
中華: China or Chinese. The Japanese proper noun '中華 (ちゅうか)' refers to China or things related to Chinese culture, cuisine, or style. It is commonly used in compound words to denote something of Chinese origin or influence. For example: Chinese cuisine「中華料理」(ちゅうかりょうり), Chinese-style architecture「中華風建築」(ちゅうかふうけんちく). The term can also be used more broadly to refer to anything associated with Chinese culture or traditions. Note that while '中華' primarily refers to China, it is often used in contexts emphasizing cultural or stylistic elements rather than the geographical or political entity.
Radical
艸
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
999
Handwriting
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- かち kachi