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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

    地名: placename. The Japanese noun '地名 (ちめい)' refers to the name of a place, such as a city, town, village, or geographical location. It is commonly used in contexts related to geography, maps, and addresses. For example: The placename is difficult to read「その地名は読みにくい」(そのちめいはよみにくい). I don't know this placename「この地名を知らない」(このちめいをしらない). The word is often used in formal or written contexts, such as in historical records or official documents.

    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

    一生懸命: hard or earnestly. The Japanese adverb '一生懸命 (いっしょうけんめい)' means 'hard' or 'earnestly'. It is used to describe doing something with great effort, determination, or seriousness. This word often conveys a sense of giving one's all or putting in maximum effort. For example: I studied hard for the exam「試験のために一生懸命勉強した」(しけんのためにいっしょうけんめいべんきょうした). She worked earnestly to achieve her dream「彼女は夢を叶えるために一生懸命働いた」(かのじょはゆめをかなえるためにいっしょうけんめいはたらいた). The word can also be used to describe physical effort, such as running hard「一生懸命走った」(いっしょうけんめいはしった). Note that while 'hard' is a common translation, the nuance of '一生懸命' often includes a sense of sincerity and dedication.

    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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