Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Go

Reading

Parts

彳Stop 一One 丁Street

Example Word

履行: fulfillment. The Japanese noun '履行 (りこう)' refers to the act of fulfilling or carrying out a duty, obligation, or promise. It is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe the execution of a contract, agreement, or responsibility. For example: The fulfillment of the contract is required「契約の履行が必要です」(けいやくのりこうがひつようです). He fulfilled his duty「彼は義務を履行した」(かれはぎむをりこうした). The word emphasizes the completion or execution of something that has been agreed upon or is expected.

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

18

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shape

Reading

Parts

彡Fur 开Open

Example Word

形態: form. The Japanese noun '形態 (けいたい)' refers to the 'form' or 'shape' of something, often in a structural or abstract sense. It is commonly used in contexts related to biology, art, or systems to describe the arrangement or configuration of elements. For example: The form of this sculpture is unique「この彫刻の形態は独特だ」(このちょうこくのけいたいはどくとくだ). The company is changing its organizational structure「会社はその組織形態を変えている」(かいしゃはそのそしきけいたいをかえている). This word can also be used in philosophical or theoretical discussions to describe the nature or essence of something.

Radical

彡

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

201

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Business

Reading

Parts

未Not yet 䒑Herbs 业Business (業)

Example Word

業: industry. The Japanese suffix '業 (ぎょう)' is used to denote a type of industry, business, or profession. It is commonly attached to nouns to specify a particular field or sector. For example: the manufacturing industry「製造業」(せいぞうぎょう). The service industry「サービス業」(サービスぎょう). This suffix is versatile and can be used in various contexts to describe different types of work or business sectors.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

310

Radical Form

业

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Look up

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)卬

Example Word

信仰: faith. The Japanese verbal noun '信仰 (しんこう)' means 'faith' or 'belief'. It refers to a strong belief in a religion, deity, or spiritual practice. This word is often used in contexts related to religious devotion or trust in a higher power. For example: he has strong faith in Buddhism「彼は仏教に強い信仰を持っている」(かれはぶっきょうにつよいしんこうをもっている). Faith can move mountains「信仰は山をも動かす」(しんこうはやまをもうごかす). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to discuss religious or spiritual matters.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

509

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Congeal

Reading

Parts

冫Ice (水)疑Doubt, Suspect

Radical

冫

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1276

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dawn

Reading

Parts

日Day, Sun 尭

Radical

日

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1739

Handwriting