字Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Go

Reading

Parts

彳Stop 丁Street 一One

Example Word

行く: go. The Japanese verb '行く (いく)' means 'to go'. It is used to indicate movement from one place to another. This verb is highly versatile and can be used in various contexts, such as physical movement, attending events, or even abstract concepts like progress. For example: I will go to the park「公園に行く」(こうえんにいく). She goes to school every day「彼女は毎日学校に行く」(かのじょはまいにちがっこうにいく). Additionally, '行く' can be used in compound verbs and expressions, such as '出かける (でかける)' meaning 'to go out' or 'to leave'. It's important to note that '行く' can also imply a sense of continuation or progression, as in 'このまま行く (このままでいく)' meaning 'to continue as is'.

Radical

行

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

18

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shape

Reading

Parts

彡Fur 开Open

Example Word

形: shape. The Japanese noun '形 (かたち)' primarily means 'shape'. It refers to the physical form or outline of an object. This word is often used to describe the appearance or structure of something, whether it's a tangible object or an abstract concept. For example: The shape of the mountain is beautiful「山の形が美しい」(やまのかたちがうつくしい). I want to preserve the shape of this tradition「この伝統の形を守りたい」(このでんとうのかたちをまもりたい). Additionally, '形' can sometimes imply the 'form' or 'state' of something, such as in the phrase '形になる' (かたちになる), which means 'to take shape' or 'to materialize'.

Radical

彡

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

201

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Business

Reading

Parts

业Business (業)䒑Herbs 未Not yet

Example Word

企業: company. The Japanese noun '企業 (きぎょう)' refers to a 'company' or 'enterprise'. It is commonly used to describe a business organization engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as business discussions, news, or academic writing. For example: That company is growing rapidly「あの企業は急速に成長している」(あのきぎょうはきゅうそくにせいちょうしている). Many companies are adopting new technologies「多くの企業が新しい技術を採用している」(おおくのきぎょうがあたらしいぎじゅつをさいようしている). The word can also be used in compound terms like '大企業 (だいきぎょう)' (large corporation) or '中小企業 (ちゅうしょうきぎょう)' (small and medium-sized enterprises).

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

310

Radical Form

业

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Look up

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)卬

Example Word

仰る: say. The Japanese verb '仰る (おっしゃる)' is a honorific form of the verb '言う (いう)', meaning 'to say'. It is used to show respect towards the person who is speaking. This verb is commonly used in formal situations or when speaking to someone of higher status. For example: What did the teacher say?「先生は何と仰いましたか？」(せんせいはなんとおっしゃいましたか？). Please say it again「もう一度仰ってください」(もういちどおっしゃってください). It's important to note that '仰る' is only used to refer to the actions of others, not oneself.

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

尭 日Day, Sun

Radical

日

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1739

Handwriting