kanji

Meaning

Ability

Reading

Parts

䏍 匕Spoon

Example Word

知能: intelligence. The Japanese noun '知能 (ちのう)' refers to 'intelligence' or 'mental capacity'. It is used to describe the cognitive abilities of a person or, in some cases, artificial systems. This term is often used in contexts related to psychology, education, and technology. For example: artificial intelligence「人工知能」(じんこうちのう). His intelligence is remarkable「彼の知能は素晴らしい」(かれのちのうはすばらしい). The word can also appear in compound nouns, such as '知能指数 (ちのうしすう)' (intelligence quotient or IQ).

Radical

肉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

349

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Agriculture

Reading

Parts

曲Music, Bend 辰Sign of the dragon

Example Word

農協: agricultural cooperative. The Japanese noun '農協 (のうきょう)' refers to an 'agricultural cooperative', which is an organization formed by farmers to collectively manage the production, distribution, and sale of agricultural products. These cooperatives play a significant role in Japan's agricultural sector, providing services such as purchasing supplies, marketing produce, and offering financial services to their members. Example sentences: The agricultural cooperative supports local farmers「農協は地元の農家を支援しています」(のうきょうはじもとののうかをしえんしています). I bought rice from the agricultural cooperative「農協から米を買いました」(のうきょうからこめをかいました).

Radical

辰

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

859

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Settlement

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 內

Example Word

納める: pay or store. The Japanese verb '納める (おさめる)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to pay,' often used in the context of paying taxes, fees, or dues. For example: I paid my taxes「税金を納めた」(ぜいきんをおさめた). The second meaning is 'to store' or 'to put something away,' often used when placing items in a specific location for safekeeping. For example: She stored the books on the shelf「彼女は本を棚に納めた」(かのじょはほんをたなにおさめた). The verb can also imply a sense of completion or fulfillment, such as fulfilling an obligation or storing something properly.

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

904

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Thick

Reading

Parts

⺡ 農Agriculture

Example Word

濃い: thick or dark. The Japanese adjective '濃い (こい)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'thick', which is used to describe something with a high density or viscosity, such as a liquid or a substance. For example: this soup is thick「このスープは濃い」(このスープはこい). The second meaning is 'dark', which is used to describe colors or shades that are deep or intense. For example: the color of this shirt is dark「このシャツの色は濃い」(このシャツのいろはこい). The adjective can also be used metaphorically to describe strong flavors or intense emotions. For instance: the coffee has a strong flavor「コーヒーの味が濃い」(コーヒーのあじがこい).

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1099

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Worry, Distress

Reading

Parts

忄 ⺍Small 凶Villain, Bad luck

Example Word

悩む: worry. The Japanese verb '悩む (なやむ)' means 'to worry' or 'to be troubled'. It is used to describe a state of mental distress or anxiety over a problem or situation. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as personal dilemmas, work-related stress, or emotional struggles. For example: I worry about the future「私は将来について悩む」(わたしはしょうらいについてなやむ). He is troubled by his decision「彼は自分の決断に悩んでいる」(かれはじぶんのけつだんになやんでいる). The verb can also imply a deeper, ongoing struggle, as in '悩み続ける (なやみつづける) (to continue worrying)'.

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1231

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Brain

Reading

Parts

肉Meat ⺍Small 凶Villain, Bad luck

Example Word

脳: brain. The Japanese noun '脳 (のう)' refers to the 'brain', the organ in the head that controls thought, memory, and bodily functions. It is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The brain is an important organ「脳は重要な器官です」(のうはじゅうようなきかんです). He has a sharp brain「彼は鋭い脳を持っている」(かれはするどいのうをもっている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe intelligence or mental capacity, as in '彼は脳がいい (かれはのうがいい) (He is smart).'

Radical

肉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1350

Handwriting