Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
げ ge
kanji
下Meaning
Down
Reading
shita
くだkuda
onyomiげge
かka
Parts
一One 卜Divination
Example Word
ぶら下がる: hang. The Japanese verb 'ぶら下がる (ぶらさがる)' means 'to hang' or 'to dangle'. It is used to describe something that is suspended or hanging loosely from a point, often implying a sense of swaying or dangling freely. This verb can be used for both physical objects and abstract concepts. For example: The key is hanging from the hook「鍵がフックにぶら下がっている」(かぎがフックにぶらさがっている). He was hanging from the tree branch「彼は木の枝にぶら下がっていた」(かれはきのえだにぶらさがっていた). Note that this verb often conveys a sense of looseness or lack of tension in the hanging object.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
34
Radical Form
丅
Handwriting
kanji
外Meaning
Outside
Reading
soto
はずhazu
onyomiげge
がいgai
Parts
夕Evening 卜Divination
Example Word
国外: abroad. The Japanese noun '国外 (こくがい)' means 'abroad' or 'outside the country'. It refers to any location or situation that is outside the borders of one's own country. This term is often used in contexts related to travel, immigration, or international affairs. For example: He went abroad「彼は国外に行った」(かれはこくがいにいった). The company expanded its business abroad「その会社は国外に事業を拡大した」(そのかいしゃはこくがいにじぎょうをかくだいした). Note that '国外' is a formal term and is commonly used in written or official contexts.
Radical
夕
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
87
Handwriting
kanji
解Meaning
Solve, Untie
Reading
to
onyomiげge
かいkai
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
13JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
213
Handwriting
kanji
夏Meaning
Summer
Reading
natsu
onyomiげge
かka
Parts
夂Late 𦣻Neck (首)
Example Word
春夏秋冬: seasons. The Japanese noun '春夏秋冬 (しゅんかしゅうとう)' literally translates to 'spring, summer, autumn, winter,' collectively representing the four seasons. This word is often used to symbolize the passage of time or the cyclical nature of the year. It can be used in poetic or formal contexts to evoke imagery of nature and the changing seasons. For example: The beauty of the four seasons is unparalleled「春夏秋冬の美しさは比類ない」(しゅんかしゅうとうのうつくしさはひるいない). I love the rhythm of the seasons「私は春夏秋冬のリズムが好きです」(わたしはしゅんかしゅうとうのリズムがすきです). Note that this word is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to simply saying '季節 (きせつ)' for 'season.'
Radical
夊
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
654
Handwriting
kanji
戯Meaning
Play, Frolic
Reading
tawamu
じゃja
ざza
onyomiげge
ぎgi
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
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1057
Handwriting
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