Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Target

Reading

Parts

白White

Example Word

私的: personal. The Japanese adjectival noun '私的 (してき)' means 'personal'. It is used to describe something that is related to an individual's private life, opinions, or interests, rather than being public or official. This term often carries a nuance of being subjective or not related to formal or professional matters. For example: This is my personal opinion「これは私的な意見です」(これはしてきないけんです). He has a personal connection to the case「彼はその事件に私的なつながりがある」(かれはそのじけんにしてきなつながりがある). Note that '私的' is often used in contrast to '公的 (こうてき)', which means 'public' or 'official'.

Radical

白

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

42

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Enemy

Reading

Parts

啇 攵Strike

Example Word

素敵: lovely. The Japanese adjective '素敵 (すてき)' means 'lovely' or 'wonderful'. It is used to describe something or someone that is charming, delightful, or attractive. This word is often used in casual conversations to express admiration or approval. For example: That dress is lovely「そのドレスは素敵」(そのドレスはすてき). Your idea is wonderful「あなたのアイデアは素敵」(あなたのアイデアはすてき). The word can also be used to describe situations or experiences that are enjoyable or impressive. It carries a positive and warm connotation, making it a common compliment in Japanese.

Radical

攴

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

561

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Suitable

Reading

Parts

辶Walk 啇

Example Word

適当: suitable or random. The Japanese adjectival noun '適当 (てきとう)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'suitable' or 'appropriate', referring to something that fits a particular purpose or situation. For example: This tool is suitable for the job「この道具は仕事に適当です」(このどうぐはしごとにてきとうです). The second meaning is 'random' or 'careless', often implying a lack of thought or effort. For example: He gave a random answer「彼は適当に答えた」(かれはてきとうにこたえた). The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended, as the word can be ambiguous without additional information.

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1017

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Flute

Reading

Parts

竹Bamboo 由Reason

Example Word

笛: flute. The Japanese noun '笛 (ふえ)' refers to a 'flute', a musical instrument that produces sound from the flow of air across an opening. It is commonly used in traditional Japanese music, but can also refer to flutes in general. Example sentences: He plays the flute「彼は笛を吹く」(かれはふえをふく). The sound of the flute is beautiful「笛の音が美しい」(ふえのねがうつくしい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that resembles the sound or shape of a flute, though this is less common.

Radical

竹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1281

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pick, Pluck

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)啇

Example Word

摘む: pluck or pinch. The Japanese verb '摘む (つまむ)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to pinch,' which refers to gripping something small between the thumb and fingers. For example: she pinched the leaf「彼女は葉を摘んだ」(かのじょははをつまんだ). The second meaning is 'to pluck,' which refers to picking or harvesting something, often used in the context of plants or flowers. For example: he plucked a flower「彼は花を摘んだ」(かれははなをつまんだ). The verb is commonly used in everyday situations, such as handling small objects or gathering produce. Note that the nuance of the action depends on the context, but it generally involves a precise, delicate action with the fingers.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1604

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Drip, Drop

Reading

Parts

⺡ 啇

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1697

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Legitimate heir, Legitimate wife

Reading

Parts

女Woman 啇

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2062

Handwriting