Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Flavor

Reading

Parts

口Mouth 未Not yet

Example Word

意味: meaning. The Japanese noun '意味 (いみ)' refers to the 'meaning' or 'significance' of something. It is commonly used to inquire about or explain the definition, purpose, or implication of words, actions, or events. For example: What is the meaning of this word?「この言葉の意味は何ですか？」(このことばのいみはなんですか？). The meaning of life is a profound question「人生の意味は深い質問です」(じんせいのいみはふかいしつもんです). This word is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

117

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beautiful

Reading

Parts

𦍌Sheep (羊)大Big

Example Word

美しい: beautiful. The Japanese adjective '美しい (うつくしい)' means 'beautiful'. It is used to describe something that is aesthetically pleasing, whether it be a person, object, scenery, or even an abstract concept like a sound or an idea. This word carries a sense of elegance and purity. For example: The scenery is beautiful「景色が美しい」(けしきがうつくしい). Her voice is beautiful「彼女の声は美しい」(かのじょのこえはうつくしい). It can also be used in a more poetic or emotional sense, such as describing a beautiful moment or feeling.

Radical

羊

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

144

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Not yet

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood

Example Word

未だ: still. The Japanese adverb '未だ (まだ)' primarily means 'still' and is used to indicate that a situation or condition continues unchanged. It often implies that something expected has not yet happened or that a previous state persists. For example: I am still waiting「まだ待っています」(まだまっています). He still hasn't arrived「彼はまだ到着していない」(かれはまだとうちゃくしていない). Additionally, 'まだ' can be used to express that something is 'not yet' the case, often with a sense of anticipation or incompleteness. For example: The movie hasn't started yet「映画はまだ始まっていない」(えいがはまだはじまっていない). It's important to note that 'まだ' is often used in negative sentences to emphasize that something has not occurred or been completed.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

627

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Increasing

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 尔

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1024

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Eyebrows

Reading

Parts

目Eye

Example Word

眉毛: eyebrow. The Japanese noun '眉毛 (まゆげ)' refers to the 'eyebrow', the strip of hair above the eye. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be found in various contexts, such as describing facial features or discussing grooming. For example: Her eyebrows are thick「彼女の眉毛は濃い」(かのじょのまゆげはこい). I plucked my eyebrows「眉毛を抜いた」(まゆげをぬいた). The word is straightforward and does not carry additional nuanced meanings, making it easy to use in both casual and formal settings.

Radical

目

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1201

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Charm, Alluring

Reading

Parts

鬼Demon, Ogre 未Not yet

Example Word

魅力: charm. The Japanese noun '魅力 (みりょく)' refers to 'charm' or 'attractiveness'. It is used to describe the quality of being appealing or fascinating, whether in a person, object, or situation. For example: Her charm is irresistible「彼女の魅力はたまらない」(かのじょのみりょくはたまらない). This city has a unique charm「この街は独特の魅力がある」(このまちはどくとくのみりょくがある). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as the charm of a story or the attractiveness of a job offer. It is a versatile term often used in both casual and formal settings.

Radical

鬼

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1500

Handwriting