Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Many

Reading

Parts

夕Evening

Example Word

多量: large amount. The Japanese noun '多量 (たりょう)' means 'large amount'. It is used to describe a significant quantity or volume of something, often in a formal or technical context. This word is commonly used in scientific, medical, or industrial settings to refer to quantities that are notably above average. For example: a large amount of data「多量のデータ」(たりょうのデータ). A large amount of rain fell「多量の雨が降った」(たりょうのあめがふった). It is important to note that '多量' is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to synonyms like 'たくさん'.

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

119

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Thick, Fat

Reading

Parts

大Big 丶Dot

Example Word

太陽: sun. The Japanese noun '太陽 (たいよう)' means 'sun'. It refers to the star at the center of our solar system, which provides light and heat to Earth. This word is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The sun is bright today「今日の太陽は明るい」(きょうのたいようはあかるい). The sun rises in the east「太陽は東から昇る」(たいようはひがしからのぼる). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as a source of light or energy, such as in the phrase '彼は私の太陽 (かれはわたしのたいよう)' (He is my sun).

Radical

大

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

147

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Other

Radical Form Of

亻

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)也To be

Example Word

他: other or else. The Japanese noun '他 (た／ほか)' primarily means 'other' or 'else'. It is used to refer to something or someone different from what has been mentioned or is already known. The reading 'た' is more formal and often used in written contexts, while 'ほか' is more common in spoken language. For example: I have other plans「他に予定があります」(ほかによていがあります). Is there anything else?「他に何かありますか？」(ほかになにかありますか？). The word can also be used to indicate additional items or people, as in 'other people'「他の人」(ほかのひと). It's important to note that '他' can sometimes imply exclusion or contrast, depending on the context.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

202

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Poor quality, Burdensome

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 太Thick, Fat

Example Word

無駄: waste. The Japanese adjectival noun '無駄 (むだ)' primarily means 'waste' or 'uselessness'. It is used to describe something that is futile, unnecessary, or without purpose. This word can refer to wasted time, effort, resources, or actions. For example: Don't waste your time「時間を無駄にしないで」(じかんをむだにしないで). This is a waste of money「これはお金の無駄だ」(これはおかねのむだだ). '無駄' can also imply inefficiency or something that does not contribute to a desired outcome. It is often used in contexts where there is a sense of regret or criticism about the lack of productivity or value in an action or object.

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

714

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Select

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)太Thick, Fat

Example Word

御無沙汰: neglect. The Japanese verbal noun '御無沙汰 (ごぶさた)' refers to the act of neglecting to contact someone or not being in touch for a long time. It is often used in polite expressions to apologize for not having been in contact. For example: I'm sorry for not being in touch「ご無沙汰しております」(ごぶさたしております). It's been a long time since we last met「久しぶりに会いましたね」(ひさしぶりにあいましたね). This term is commonly used in formal or semi-formal contexts to express regret for not maintaining communication.

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1551

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Sputum, Saliva

Reading

Parts

口Mouth 垂Hang down

Example Word

唾: saliva. The Japanese noun '唾 (つば)' refers to 'saliva'. It is used to describe the liquid produced in the mouth, often in contexts related to health, hygiene, or disgust. For example: He spat out his saliva「彼は唾を吐いた」(かれはつばをはいた). The thought made her mouth fill with saliva「その考えで彼女の口に唾がたまった」(そのかんがえでかのじょのくちにつばがたまった). The word can also be used metaphorically to express disgust or disdain, as in '唾を吐く (つばをはく)', which means 'to spit (in disgust)'.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1801

Handwriting