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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

にん nin

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Person

    Reading

    kunyomiひと

    hito

    ri

    onyomiじん

    jin

    にん

    nin

    Parts

    丿Katakana no Stretch

    Example Word

    一人で: alone. The Japanese adverb '一人で (ひとりで)' means 'alone' or 'by oneself'. It is used to describe doing something without the help or company of others. This adverb is often used to emphasize independence or solitude in an action. For example: I went to the park alone「一人で公園に行った」(ひとりでこうえんにいった). She solved the problem by herself「彼女は一人で問題を解決した」(かのじょはひとりでもんだいをかいけつした). Note that '一人で' can also imply a sense of self-reliance or doing something without assistance, as in '一人で勉強する (ひとりでべんきょうする) (to study alone/independently)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    1

    Radical Forms

    𠂉, 亻, 𠆢

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

    Reading

    kunyomiみと

    mito

    onyomiにん

    nin

    Parts

    Say Endure, Stealth

    Example Word

    承認: approval or recognition. The Japanese verbal noun '承認 (しょうにん)' primarily means 'approval' or 'recognition'. It is used in contexts where something is officially accepted, acknowledged, or validated. For example, in a workplace setting, it might refer to the approval of a project or a request. In a legal or formal context, it can mean the recognition of a status or right. Example sentences: The manager gave his approval for the project「マネージャーはそのプロジェクトを承認した」(マネージャーはそのプロジェクトをしょうにんした). The government recognized the new policy「政府は新しい政策を承認した」(せいふはあたらしいせいさくをしょうにんした). Note that '承認' often implies a formal or official process of approval or recognition.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    612

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Duty, Responsibility

    Reading

    kunyomiまか

    maka

    onyomiにん

    nin

    Parts

    Person (人)

    Example Word

    辞任: resignation. The Japanese verbal noun '辞任 (じにん)' means 'resignation'. It refers to the act of stepping down or resigning from a position, role, or responsibility, often used in formal or professional contexts. For example: The president announced his resignation「社長は辞任を発表した」(しゃちょうはじにんをはっぴょうした). She submitted her resignation due to health issues「彼女は健康上の理由で辞任を提出した」(かのじょはけんこうじょうのりゆうでじにんをていしゅつした). This term is commonly used in political, corporate, or organizational settings to describe the voluntary or forced departure from a position.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    690

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    Reading

    kunyomiしの

    shino

    onyomiにん

    nin

    Parts

    Blade Heart

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    856

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blade

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomiじん

    jin

    にん

    nin

    Parts

    Dot Sword

    Example Word

    刃: blade. The Japanese noun '刃 (は)' refers to the 'blade' of a knife, sword, or any cutting tool. It specifically denotes the sharp, cutting edge of such objects. This word is often used in contexts involving weapons, tools, or anything with a sharp edge. For example: the blade of the sword is sharp「刀の刃は鋭い」(かたなのははするどい). Be careful with the blade of the knife「ナイフの刃に気をつけて」(ナイフのはにきをつけて). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something sharp or cutting in nature, though this is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1539

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pregnant, Swollen

    Reading

    onyomiにん

    nin

    Parts

    Woman

    Example Word

    妊娠: pregnancy. The Japanese verbal noun '妊娠 (にんしん)' refers to the state of being pregnant. It is used to describe the condition of a woman carrying a developing embryo or fetus within her body. This term is commonly used in medical, personal, and formal contexts. For example: She is happy about her pregnancy「彼女は妊娠を喜んでいる」(かのじょはにんしんをよろこんでいる). The doctor confirmed the pregnancy「医者が妊娠を確認した」(いしゃがにんしんをかくにんした). It is important to note that '妊娠' is a noun and is often used with verbs like 'する' to indicate the act of becoming pregnant, as in '妊娠する (にんしんする)' (to become pregnant).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2027

    Handwriting

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