Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Take along

Reading

Parts

辶Walk 車Car

Example Word

一連: series. The Japanese noun '一連 (いちれん)' means 'series'. It refers to a sequence or chain of related events, actions, or items. This word is often used to describe a connected set of occurrences or objects. For example: a series of incidents「一連の事件」(いちれんのじけん). A series of meetings「一連の会議」(いちれんのかいぎ). It can also be used in contexts like 'a series of steps' or 'a series of articles'. The word emphasizes the continuity or connection between the elements in the sequence.

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

279

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Love, Romance

Reading

Parts

亦 心Heart

Example Word

恋人: lover. The Japanese noun '恋人 (こいびと)' refers to a person with whom one is in a romantic relationship, commonly translated as 'lover' or 'sweetheart'. It is used to describe someone you are dating or in a committed romantic relationship with. This term carries a sense of affection and intimacy. For example: She is my lover「彼女は私の恋人です」(かのじょはわたしのこいびとです). I want to meet my lover「恋人に会いたい」(こいびとにあいたい). The word is neutral in tone and can be used in both casual and formal contexts, though it is more commonly used in everyday conversation.

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

632

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Practice

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 東East

Example Word

練習: practice. The Japanese verbal noun '練習 (れんしゅう)' means 'practice'. It refers to the act of repeatedly performing an activity or skill to improve proficiency. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, music, studying, or any activity requiring improvement through repetition. For example: I practice the piano every day「私は毎日ピアノを練習します」(わたしはまいにちピアノをれんしゅうします). He needs more practice「彼はもっと練習が必要です」(かれはもっとれんしゅうがひつようです). The word can also be used as a verb by adding 'する' (e.g., 練習する, to practice).

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1131

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Sickle, Scythe

Reading

Parts

釒Gold (金)兼Combine, Concurrently

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1430

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cheap, Bargain

Reading

Parts

广Dotted cliff 兼Combine, Concurrently

Radical

广

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1835

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Refine, Tempering

Reading

Parts

金Gold 東East

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2006

Handwriting