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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

みょう myou

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bright

    Reading

    kunyomiあか

    aka

    a

    onyomiめい

    mei

    みょう

    myou

    Parts

    Day, Sun Moon, Month

    Example Word

    夜明け: dawn. The Japanese noun '夜明け (よあけ)' refers to the time of day when the sun begins to rise, marking the transition from night to day. It is often associated with the first light of the morning and the beginning of a new day. This word carries a poetic and serene nuance, often used in literature or to describe peaceful moments. For example: The dawn was beautiful「夜明けが美しかった」(よあけがうつくしかった). We arrived at dawn「夜明けに到着した」(よあけにとうちゃくした). It can also symbolize new beginnings or hope, as in '夜明け前 (よあけまえ) (before dawn)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    63

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Name

    Reading

    kunyomi

    na

    onyomiめい

    mei

    みょう

    myou

    Parts

    Evening Mouth

    Example Word

    有名: famous. The Japanese adjectival noun '有名 (ゆうめい)' means 'famous'. It is used to describe someone or something that is widely known or recognized. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: He is a famous actor「彼は有名な俳優です」(かれはゆうめいなはいゆうです). This restaurant is famous for its ramen「このレストランはラーメンで有名です」(このレストランはラーメンでゆうめいです). The word '有名' can be used to describe people, places, things, or events that have gained recognition or popularity.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    90

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Command, Life

    Reading

    kunyomiいのち

    inochi

    onyomiめい

    mei

    みょう

    myou

    Parts

    Orders Mouth

    Example Word

    寿命: lifespan. The Japanese noun '寿命 (じゅみょう)' refers to the length of time that a living being, object, or system is expected to live or function. It is commonly used in contexts discussing the natural life expectancy of humans, animals, or even the durability of machines and technology. For example: The lifespan of a cat is about 15 years「猫の寿命は約15年です」(ねこのじゅみょうはやく15ねんです). This smartphone has a short lifespan「このスマートフォンは寿命が短い」(このスマートフォンはじゅみょうがみじかい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the 'life' of non-living things, such as the lifespan of a product or trend.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    203

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exquisite, Marvelous

    Reading

    kunyomiたえ

    tae

    onyomiみょう

    myou

    Parts

    Woman Few

    Example Word

    奇妙: strange or curious. The Japanese adjectival noun '奇妙 (きみょう)' means 'strange' or 'curious'. It is used to describe something that is unusual, peculiar, or intriguing in a way that stands out from the ordinary. This word often carries a neutral or slightly positive nuance, depending on the context. For example: That story is strange「その話は奇妙だ」(そのはなしはきみょうだ). The machine has a curious mechanism「その機械は奇妙な仕組みを持っている」(そのきかいときみょうなしくみをもっている). Note that '奇妙' is often used to describe situations, objects, or phenomena that evoke a sense of wonder or mystery.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    445

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seedling

    Reading

    kunyomiなわ

    nawa

    なえ

    nae

    onyomiみょう

    myou

    びょう

    byou

    Parts

    Grass Rice field

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1807

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dark

    Reading

    kunyomiくら

    kura

    onyomiめい

    mei

    みょう

    myou

    Parts

    Crown Day, Sun Six

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1899

    Handwriting

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