Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Target

Reading

Parts

白White

Example Word

歴史的: historic. The Japanese adjective '歴史的 (れきしてき)' means 'historic'. It is used to describe something that is significant or important in history, or something that has a strong connection to historical events or periods. This word is often used to emphasize the historical importance or impact of a person, event, or object. For example: This is a historic moment「これは歴史的瞬間です」(これはれきしてきしゅんかんです). The discovery was historic「その発見は歴史的だった」(そのはっけんはれきしてきだった). Note that '歴史的' is often used in formal or academic contexts to highlight the historical significance of something.

Radical

白

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

42

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Enemy

Reading

Parts

啇 攵Strike

Example Word

敵: enemy. The Japanese noun '敵 (てき)' means 'enemy'. It refers to a person or group that is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. This word is commonly used in contexts such as war, competition, or personal conflicts. For example: He is my enemy「彼は私の敵です」(かれはわたしのてきです). They defeated the enemy「彼らは敵を倒した」(かれらはてきをたおした). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe challenges or obstacles, such as 'time is the enemy'「時間は敵だ」(じかんはてきだ). Note that '敵' is a neutral term and does not carry additional emotional connotations unless specified by context.

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

指摘: pointing out. The Japanese verbal noun '指摘 (してき)' means 'pointing out' or 'indicating'. It is used to describe the act of identifying or highlighting something, often a mistake, issue, or important detail. This word is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as meetings, reports, or discussions. For example: The teacher pointed out the mistake in my homework「先生は私の宿題の間違いを指摘した」(せんせいはわたしのしゅくだいのまちがいをしてきした). The report pointed out the need for further research「そのレポートはさらなる研究の必要性を指摘した」(そのレポートはさらになるけんきゅうのひつようせいをしてきした). Note that '指摘' is often followed by the particle 'を' when used as a direct object.

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