Page 1
kanji
行Meaning
Go
Reading
kunyomiいi
おこなokona
onyomiこうkou
ぎょうgyou
Parts
彳Stop 一One 丁Street
Example Word
刊行: publication. The Japanese noun '刊行 (かんこう)' refers to the act of publishing or releasing a written work, such as a book, magazine, or journal. It is often used in formal contexts to describe the process of making a work available to the public. For example: The publication of the new book is scheduled for next month「新しい本の刊行は来月に予定されています」(あたらしいほんのかんこうはらいげつによていされています). This magazine has been in publication for over 50 years「この雑誌は50年以上刊行されています」(このざっしはごじゅうねんいじょうかんこうされています). The word can also be used in compound terms like '刊行物 (かんこうぶつ)', which means 'publication' or 'printed matter'.
Radical
行
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
18
Handwriting
kanji
形Meaning
Shape
Reading
kunyomiかたkata
かたちkatachi
onyomiけいkei
ぎょうgyou
Parts
彡Fur 开Open
Example Word
形成: formation. The Japanese verbal noun '形成 (けいせい)' refers to the act of forming, shaping, or creating something. It is often used in contexts related to the development or establishment of structures, systems, or ideas. For example: the formation of a new government「新しい政府の形成」(あたらしいせいふのけいせい). The shaping of public opinion「世論の形成」(よろんのけいせい). This term is commonly used in both abstract and concrete contexts, such as in discussions about social, cultural, or physical formations.
Radical
彡
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
201
Handwriting
kanji
業Meaning
Business
Reading
kunyomiわざwaza
onyomiぎょうgyou
ごうgou
Parts
未Not yet 䒑Herbs 业Business (業)
Example Word
漁業: fishing. The Japanese noun '漁業 (ぎょぎょう)' refers to the industry or activity of catching fish and other seafood for commercial purposes. It encompasses both the act of fishing and the broader industry that includes processing and selling seafood. This term is often used in discussions about marine resources, sustainability, and the economy. For example: Fishing is an important industry in this town「この町では漁業が重要な産業です」(このまちではぎょぎょうがじゅうようなさんぎょうです). He works in the fishing industry「彼は漁業に従事しています」(かれはぎょぎょうにじゅうじしています). The term can also be used in compound words, such as '漁業権 (ぎょぎょうけん)' (fishing rights) or '漁業協同組合 (ぎょぎょうきょうどうくみあい)' (fishery cooperative).
Radical
木
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
310
Radical Form
业
Handwriting
kanji
仰Meaning
Look up
Reading
kunyomiおおoo
あおao
onyomiこうkou
ぎょうgyou
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
6JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
509
Handwriting