Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
む mu
kanji
無Meaning
Nothing
Reading
na
onyomiぶbu
むmu
Example Word
無関心: indifferent. The Japanese adjectival noun '無関心 (むかんしん)' means 'indifferent'. It describes a lack of interest, concern, or care about something. This term is often used to express apathy or disinterest in a particular subject, situation, or person. For example: he is indifferent to politics「彼は政治に無関心だ」(かれはせいじにむかんしんだ). She showed no interest in the matter「彼女はその問題に無関心だった」(かのじょはそのもんだいにむかんしんだった). The word can also imply a deliberate choice to ignore or not engage with something. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
12JLPT
UnknownGrade
4Frequency
52
Handwriting
kanji
夢Meaning
Dream
Reading
yume
onyomiむmu
Parts
艹Grass 罒Net 冖Crown 夕Evening
Example Word
夢: dream. The Japanese noun '夢 (ゆめ)' primarily means 'dream'. It can refer to the dreams one experiences while sleeping, as well as aspirations or hopes for the future. For example: I had a strange dream last night「昨夜、変な夢を見た」(さくや、へんなゆめをみた). Her dream is to become a doctor「彼女の夢は医者になることです」(かのじょのゆめはいしゃになることです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that feels unreal or fantastical, such as 'a dreamlike scenery' (夢のような景色 - ゆめのようなけしき).
Radical
夕
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
405
Handwriting
kanji
務Meaning
Duty, Task
Reading
tsuto
onyomiむmu
Parts
矛Halberd 务
Example Word
公務員: civil servant. The Japanese noun '公務員 (こうむいん)' refers to a 'civil servant' or 'public servant'. This term is used to describe individuals who work for the government or public sector, performing administrative, clerical, or other official duties. The role of a 公務員 is often associated with stability and respect in Japanese society. For example: He became a civil servant「彼は公務員になった」(かれはこうむいんになった). Civil servants work for the public good「公務員は公共の利益のために働く」(こうむいんはこうきょうのりえきのためにはたらく). The term can also be used in a broader sense to include various levels of government employees, from local to national.
Radical
力
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
709
Handwriting
kanji
霧Meaning
Mist, Fog
Reading
kiri
onyomiむmu
Parts
雨Rain 務Duty, Task
Example Word
霧: fog. The Japanese noun '霧 (きり)' means 'fog'. It refers to a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface, which obscures visibility. This word is commonly used in weather-related contexts or to describe atmospheric conditions. For example: The fog is thick today「今日は霧が濃い」(きょうはきりがこい). I couldn't see the road because of the fog「霧で道が見えなかった」(きりでみちがみえなかった). In literature, '霧' can also be used metaphorically to describe confusion or uncertainty, such as '心の霧 (こころのきり)' meaning 'mental fog' or 'confusion in one's mind'.
Radical
雨
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1239
Handwriting
kanji
矛Meaning
Halberd
Reading
hoko
onyomiむmu
Example Word
矛盾: contradiction. The Japanese verbal noun '矛盾 (むじゅん)' means 'contradiction'. It refers to a situation where two or more statements, ideas, or actions are mutually incompatible or inconsistent. This term is often used in logical, philosophical, or everyday contexts to describe conflicting elements. For example: there is a contradiction in his story「彼の話には矛盾がある」(かれのはなしにはむじゅんがある). The policy is full of contradictions「その政策は矛盾だらけだ」(そのせいさくはむじゅんだらけだ). The word originates from an ancient Chinese fable about a spear that could pierce any shield and a shield that could block any spear, highlighting the inherent contradiction.
Radical
矛
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1538
Handwriting
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