Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Against

Reading

Parts

寸Measurement 文Sentence

Example Word

絶対: absolutely. The Japanese adverb '絶対 (ぜったい)' means 'absolutely' or 'definitely'. It is used to emphasize certainty or to express that something is unconditional or without exception. This word is often used in both positive and negative contexts to stress the speaker's conviction. For example: I will absolutely come「絶対に行きます」(ぜったいにいきます). You must absolutely not tell anyone「絶対に誰にも言わないで」(ぜったいにだれにもいわないで). It can also be used to describe something that is absolute or unconditional, such as '絶対的な信頼 (ぜったいてきなしんらい) (absolute trust)'.

Radical

寸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

148

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

End

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 冬Winter

Example Word

終了: end. The Japanese verbal noun '終了 (しゅうりょう)' means 'end' or 'completion'. It is used to indicate the conclusion or termination of an event, process, or activity. This word is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as the end of a program, meeting, or task. For example: The meeting has ended「会議が終了しました」(かいぎがしゅうりょうしました). The program will end at 5 PM「プログラムは午後5時に終了します」(プログラムはごご5じにしゅうりょうします). It can also be used in everyday situations, such as the end of a game or event. For example: The game is over「ゲームが終了しました」(ゲームがしゅうりょうしました).

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

372

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Follow

Reading

Parts

辶Walk 𠂤Pile up

Example Word

追う: chase. The Japanese verb '追う (おう)' primarily means 'to chase' or 'to pursue'. It is used to describe the act of following someone or something with the intent to catch or reach them. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The police chased the thief「警察は泥棒を追った」(けいさつはどろぼうをおった). She is pursuing her dreams「彼女は夢を追っている」(かのじょはゆめをおっている). Additionally, '追う' can also mean 'to follow' in the sense of tracking or monitoring, such as following a story or event: The reporter followed the story closely「記者はその事件を追った」(きしゃはそのじけんをおった).

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

385

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fall, Crash

Reading

Parts

隊Squad 土Soil

Example Word

墜落: crash. The Japanese verbal noun '墜落 (ついらく)' means 'crash', specifically referring to a fall or crash from a height, such as an airplane or object falling to the ground. It is often used in contexts involving accidents or disasters. For example: the airplane crashed「飛行機が墜落した」(ひこうきがついらくした). The satellite crashed into the ocean「衛星が海に墜落した」(えいせいがうみについらくした). This word carries a serious and dramatic connotation, often implying significant damage or loss.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1918

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Oak tree, Oak

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 隹Bird

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1929

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Piled high

Reading

Parts

土Soil 隹Bird

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1999

Handwriting