Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
とく toku
kanji
得Meaning
Acquire
Reading
u
えe
onyomiとくtoku
Parts
彳Stop 㝵
Example Word
得意: good or pride. The Japanese adjectival noun '得意 (とくい)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'good', referring to being skilled or proficient at something. For example: I am good at math「私は数学が得意です」(わたしはすうがくがとくいです). The second meaning is 'pride', referring to something one takes pride in or is proud of. For example: This dish is my pride「この料理は私の得意です」(このりょうりはわたしのとくいです). The word is often used to describe skills, abilities, or areas of expertise, and can also imply a sense of confidence or satisfaction in one's abilities.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
139
Handwriting
kanji
特Meaning
Special
Reading
toku
Parts
牛Cow 寺Temple
Example Word
特急: express. The Japanese noun '特急 (とっきゅう)' refers to an 'express' train or service, typically one that makes fewer stops and travels faster than regular services. It is commonly used in the context of transportation, especially trains. For example: I took the express train to Osaka「特急で大阪に行きました」(とっきゅうでおおさかにいきました). The express train is faster than the local train「特急は各駅停車より速いです」(とっきゅうはかくえきていしゃよりはやいです). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is done quickly or efficiently, though this usage is less common.
Radical
牛
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
362
Handwriting
kanji
徳Meaning
Virtue
Reading
toku
Parts
彳Stop 十Ten 罒Net 心Heart
Example Word
道徳: morality. The Japanese noun '道徳 (どうとく)' refers to 'morality' or 'ethical principles'. It is used to describe the system of values and principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior. This term is often used in discussions about societal norms, personal ethics, and philosophical teachings. For example: Morality is important in society「道徳は社会で重要です」(どうとくはしゃかいでじゅうようです). Teaching morality to children is essential「子供に道徳を教えることは大切です」(こどもにどうとくをおしえることはたいせつです). The word is commonly used in educational and philosophical contexts.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
513
Handwriting
kanji
督Meaning
Coach, Supervise
Reading
toku
Parts
叔Uncle, Younger sibling of parent 目Eye
Example Word
監督: director or supervisor. The Japanese verbal noun '監督 (かんとく)' can mean 'director' or 'supervisor', depending on the context. As 'director', it refers to someone who directs films, plays, or other creative works. For example: He is the director of this movie「彼はこの映画の監督です」(かれはこのえいがのかんとくです). As 'supervisor', it refers to someone who oversees or manages a team, project, or organization. For example: The supervisor checked the work「監督が仕事を確認しました」(かんとくがしごとをかくにんしました). The word is versatile and widely used in both creative and professional settings.
Radical
目
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1360
Handwriting
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- こう kou
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- よう you
- こ ko
- ぼう bou
- きゅう kyuu
- じ ji
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- ひ hi
- えん en
- せき seki
- かく kaku
- たん tan
- ゆう yuu
- しゅ shu
- く ku
- げん gen
- そ so
- りょう ryou
- ちゅう chuu
- おう ou
- しゃ sha
- きん kin
- こん kon
- へい hei
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- さん san
- ご go
- すい sui
- どう dou
- ろう rou
- じゅう juu
- そく soku
- ばい bai
- がい gai
- ち chi
- せつ setsu
- いん in
- れい rei
- と to
- じん jin
- ごう gou
- しょ sho
- さく saku
- ぎ gi
- きょ kyo
- ぞう zou
- じゅん jun
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- り ri
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- ほ ho
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- ゆ yu
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- てん ten
- だん dan
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- こく koku
- が ga
- ぶ bu
- かつ katsu
- じゅ ju
- ふく fuku
- さつ satsu
- めい mei
- しゃく shaku
- ばん ban
- もう mou
- ふん fun
- ぜん zen
- しつ shitsu
- ばく baku
- たく taku
- やく yaku
- りゅう ryuu
- だ da
- だい dai
- ねん nen
- ぼく boku
- りん rin
- じょ jo
- け ke
- ぼ bo
- けつ ketsu
- へん hen
- しゅく shuku
- てき teki
- ろ ro
- よく yoku
- ちん chin
- に ni
- げ ge
- にん nin
- みょう myou
- す su
- おん on
- そん son
- た ta
- ぎょう gyou
- まい mai
- えき eki