Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
けつ ketsu
kanji
結Meaning
Tie, Bind
Reading
yu
むすmusu
onyomiけつketsu
Parts
糸Thread 吉Lucky, Good luck
Example Word
結局: after all. The Japanese adverb '結局 (けっきょく)' means 'after all' or 'in the end'. It is used to indicate the final outcome or conclusion of a situation, often after considering various possibilities or events. This word is commonly used to summarize or reflect on the result of a process or series of actions. For example: After all, we decided not to go「結局、行かないことにした」(けっきょく、いかないことにした). In the end, it was a waste of time「結局、時間の無駄だった」(けっきょく、じかんのむだだった). It can also imply a sense of inevitability or resignation about the outcome.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
186
Handwriting
kanji
決Meaning
Decide
Reading
ki
onyomiけつketsu
Parts
氵Water (水)夬Decide
Example Word
決断: decision. The Japanese noun '決断 (けつだん)' means 'decision'. It refers to the act of making a firm and resolute choice, often after careful consideration. This word is commonly used in contexts where a significant or impactful choice is made. For example: He made a quick decision「彼は早い決断をした」(かれははやいけつだんをした). Making a decision is important「決断を下すことは重要だ」(けつだんをくだすことはじゅうようだ). The word carries a nuance of determination and finality, often implying that the decision is not easily reversible.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
253
Handwriting
kanji
血Meaning
Blood
Reading
chi
onyomiけつketsu
Parts
丿Katakana no 皿Plate
Example Word
血圧: blood pressure. The Japanese noun '血圧 (けつあつ)' refers to 'blood pressure', which is the pressure of circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels. This term is commonly used in medical contexts and everyday health discussions. For example: My blood pressure is high「私の血圧は高いです」(わたしのけつあつはたかいです). It's important to monitor your blood pressure「血圧をチェックすることが大切です」(けつあつをチェックすることがたいせつです). The term is often used in conjunction with health advice or medical check-ups, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure level.
Radical
血
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
449
Handwriting
kanji
穴Meaning
Hole
Reading
ana
onyomiけつketsu
Parts
宀Roof 八Eight
Example Word
穴: hole. The Japanese noun '穴 (あな)' means 'hole'. It refers to an opening or hollow space in a surface or object. This word can be used in various contexts, such as describing a hole in the ground, a hole in clothing, or even metaphorical holes like gaps in knowledge. For example: There is a hole in the wall「壁に穴がある」(かべにあながある). I found a hole in my sock「靴下に穴を見つけた」(くつしたにあなをみつけた). The word can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '穴があったら入りたい (あながあったらはいりたい)', which means 'I want to crawl into a hole' and expresses extreme embarrassment.
Radical
穴
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
833
Handwriting
kanji
欠Meaning
Lack
Reading
ka
onyomiけつketsu
Example Word
欠席: absence. The Japanese verbal noun '欠席 (けっせき)' refers to the act of being absent, particularly from events, meetings, or classes. It is commonly used in formal or academic contexts to indicate non-attendance. For example: I will be absent from the meeting tomorrow「明日の会議は欠席します」(あしたのかいぎはけっせきします). His absence was noted by the teacher「先生は彼の欠席に気づいた」(せんせいはかれのけっせきにきづいた). The word can also be used in written notices or announcements, such as '欠席届 (けっせきとどけ)', which means 'notice of absence'.
Radical
欠
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
1037
Handwriting
kanji
潔Meaning
Immaculate
Reading
isagiyo
onyomiけつketsu
Parts
氵Water (水)絜
Example Word
不潔: unclean or filthy. The Japanese adjectival noun '不潔 (ふけつ)' primarily means 'unclean' or 'filthy'. It is used to describe something that is physically dirty, contaminated, or morally impure. This word can be applied to objects, environments, or even behaviors. For example: This place is unclean「この場所は不潔だ」(このばしょはふけつだ). His behavior is filthy「彼の行動は不潔だ」(かれのこうどうはふけつだ). The word can also carry a connotation of disgust or disapproval, making it stronger than simply saying 'dirty'. It is often used in contexts where hygiene or moral cleanliness is being emphasized.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1460
Handwriting
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