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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

げ ge

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Down

    Reading

    kunyomiした

    shita

    くだ

    kuda

    onyomi

    ge

    ka

    Parts

    One Divination

    Example Word

    下痢: diarrhea. The Japanese verbal noun '下痢 (げり)' refers to 'diarrhea', a condition characterized by frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements. It is commonly used in medical or everyday contexts to describe this specific health issue. For example: I have diarrhea「下痢をしています」(げりをしています). He got diarrhea from bad food「彼は悪い食べ物で下痢になった」(かれはわるいたべものでげりになった). This term is straightforward and typically used in both formal and informal settings to describe the condition.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    34

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Outside

    Reading

    kunyomiそと

    soto

    はず

    hazu

    onyomi

    ge

    がい

    gai

    Parts

    Evening Divination

    Example Word

    外相: foreign minister. The Japanese noun '外相 (がいしょう)' refers to the 'foreign minister', the government official responsible for a country's foreign affairs. This term is commonly used in political contexts to describe the person who oversees international relations, diplomacy, and foreign policy. For example: The foreign minister attended the summit「外相はサミットに出席した」(がいしょうはサミットにしゅっせきした). The foreign minister announced a new policy「外相は新しい政策を発表した」(がいしょうはあたらしいせいさくをはっぴょうした). This term is specific to political roles and is not used in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    87

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Solve, Untie

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomi

    ge

    かい

    kai

    Parts

    Corner, Angle Sword Cow

    Example Word

    解く: solve or untie. The Japanese verb '解く (とく)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to solve', as in solving a problem or puzzle. For example: I solved the math problem「数学の問題を解いた」(すうがくのもんだいをといた). The second meaning is 'to untie', as in untying a knot or untying something that is bound. For example: He untied the rope「彼はロープを解いた」(かれはロープをといた). The verb can also be used metaphorically, such as untying a mystery or solving a riddle. The context will usually make it clear which meaning is intended.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    213

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Summer

    Reading

    kunyomiなつ

    natsu

    onyomi

    ge

    ka

    Parts

    Late 𦣻Neck (首)

    Example Word

    初夏: early summer. The Japanese noun '初夏 (しょか)' refers to the period of early summer, typically around the months of May and June. This term is often used to describe the transitional season when the weather starts to warm up, but the intense heat of mid-summer has not yet arrived. It is commonly used in literature, poetry, and everyday conversation to evoke the freshness and vitality of this time of year. For example: Early summer is the best time to visit Kyoto「初夏は京都を訪れるのに最適な時期です」(しょかはきょうとをおとずれるのにもってこいのじきです). The early summer breeze feels refreshing「初夏の風が爽やかです」(しょかのかぜがさわやかです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    654

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Play, Frolic

    Reading

    kunyomiたわむ

    tawamu

    じゃ

    ja

    za

    onyomi

    ge

    gi

    Parts

    Empty, Void

    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

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1057

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fang, Tusk

    Reading

    kunyomiきば

    kiba

    onyomi

    ge

    ga

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1818

    Handwriting

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