Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Down

Reading

Parts

一One 卜Divination

Example Word

下さる: give. The Japanese verb '下さる (くださる)' is a humble and polite way to say 'give'. It is used when someone of higher status gives something to the speaker or someone in the speaker's in-group. This verb is often used to show respect and gratitude. For example: The teacher gave me a book「先生が本を下さいました」(せんせいがほんをくださいました). My boss gave me advice「上司がアドバイスを下さいました」(じょうしがアドバイスをくださいました). Note that '下さる' is the honorific form of 'くれる', and it is typically used in formal or respectful contexts.

Radical

一

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

34

Radical Form

丅

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Outside

Reading

Parts

夕Evening 卜Divination

Example Word

外貨: foreign currency. The Japanese noun '外貨 (がいか)' refers to 'foreign currency'. It is commonly used in contexts related to finance, travel, or international trade. For example: I exchanged yen for foreign currency「円を外貨に両替した」(えんをがいかにりょうがえした). The company holds foreign currency reserves「その会社は外貨準備を持っている」(そのかいしゃはがいかじゅんびをもっている). This term is essential when discussing exchange rates, international transactions, or travel preparations involving currency exchange.

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

87

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Solve, Untie

Reading

Parts

角Corner, Angle 刀Sword 牛Cow

Example Word

見解: view or opinion. The Japanese noun '見解 (けんかい)' refers to a person's view or opinion on a particular matter. It is often used in formal or professional contexts to discuss perspectives, interpretations, or conclusions about a topic. For example: His view on the matter is clear「彼の見解は明確です」(かれのけんかいはめいかくです). We need to consider everyone's opinion「皆の見解を考慮する必要があります」(みんなのけんかいをこうりょするひつようがあります). The word is commonly used in discussions, debates, or written analyses to express a well-considered stance.

Radical

角

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

213

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Summer

Reading

Parts

夂Late 𦣻Neck (首)

Example Word

夏休み: summer vacation. The Japanese noun '夏休み (なつやすみ)' refers to 'summer vacation', a period of time during the summer when schools and some workplaces are closed, allowing people to take a break. This term is commonly used in Japan, where summer vacations are a significant part of the school calendar. For example: I went to the beach during summer vacation「夏休みに海に行きました」(なつやすみにうみにいきました). My summer vacation starts next week「私の夏休みは来週からです」(わたしのなつやすみはらいしゅうからです). The duration of 夏休み can vary, but it typically lasts for several weeks, often including the Obon festival period in mid-August.

Radical

夊

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

654

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Play, Frolic

Reading

Parts

虚Empty, Void 戈

Example Word

悪戯: mischief or prank. The Japanese noun '悪戯 (いたずら)' can mean 'mischief' or 'prank'. It refers to playful or harmless actions intended to cause amusement or minor trouble. It can also imply a sense of naughtiness or teasing. For example: The child's mischief made everyone laugh「子供の悪戯がみんなを笑わせた」(こどものいたずらがみんなをわらわせた). He played a prank on his friend「彼は友達に悪戯をした」(かれはともだちにいたずらをした). The word can sometimes carry a slightly negative connotation depending on the context, but it generally describes lighthearted behavior.

Radical

戈

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1057

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fang, Tusk

Reading

Radical

牙

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1818

Handwriting