Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Lodging

Reading

Parts

宀Roof 亻Person (人)百Hundred

Example Word

宿題: homework. The Japanese noun '宿題 (しゅくだい)' means 'homework'. It refers to tasks or assignments given to students to complete outside of class. This word is commonly used in educational contexts and is often associated with schoolwork. For example: I have a lot of homework「宿題がたくさんある」(しゅくだいがたくさんある). Did you finish your homework?「宿題は終わった？」(しゅくだいはおわった？). The word can also be used more broadly to refer to any pending task or responsibility, though this usage is less common.

Radical

宀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

440

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Uncle, Younger sibling of parent

Reading

Parts

尗 又Again

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

898

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Celebrate

Reading

Parts

礻Cult (示)兄Older brother

Example Word

祝う: celebrate. The Japanese verb '祝う (いわう)' means 'to celebrate'. It is used to express the act of celebrating an event, occasion, or achievement. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or cultural festivals. For example: We celebrated the New Year「新年を祝った」(しんねんをいわった). They celebrated their wedding anniversary「彼らは結婚記念日を祝った」(かれらはけっこんきねんびをいわった). The verb can also be used in more formal or ceremonial contexts, such as celebrating a company milestone or a national holiday. It is important to note that '祝う' often implies a sense of joy and festivity.

Radical

示

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1182

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shrink

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 宿Lodging

Example Word

縮み: shrinkage. The Japanese noun '縮み (ちぢみ)' refers to the act or state of shrinking, contracting, or becoming smaller. It is often used to describe physical shrinkage, such as fabric shrinking after washing, or metaphorical contraction, like a decrease in size or scope. For example: The shirt has shrinkage after washing「そのシャツは洗濯後に縮みがある」(そのシャツはせんたくごにちぢみがある). The company experienced a shrinkage in profits「その会社は利益の縮みを経験した」(そのかいしゃはりえきのちぢみをけいけんした). This word is commonly used in contexts involving textiles, materials, or measurable reductions.

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1277

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Kick

Reading

Parts

⻊Foot (足)就Settle, Concerning

Example Word

蹴る: kick. The Japanese verb '蹴る (ける)' means 'to kick'. It is used to describe the action of striking or hitting something with the foot. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: he kicked the ball「彼はボールを蹴った」(かれはボールをけった). She kicked the habit「彼女はその癖を蹴った」(かのじょはそのくせをけった). In the second example, '蹴る' is used figuratively to mean 'to quit' or 'to give up' a habit. The verb can also be used in various forms to indicate different tenses or levels of politeness.

Radical

足

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1516

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Purge, Solemn

Reading

Parts

聿Brush 米Rice

Radical

聿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1814

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Graceful

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)叔Uncle, Younger sibling of parent

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1989

Handwriting