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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

び bi

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beautiful

    Reading

    kunyomiよし

    yoshi

    うつく

    utsuku

    onyomi

    mi

    bi

    Parts

    𦍌Sheep (羊)Big

    Example Word

    美術館: art museum. The Japanese noun '美術館 (びじゅつかん)' means 'art museum'. It refers to a facility or institution where works of art, such as paintings, sculptures, and other visual arts, are displayed for public viewing. This word is commonly used when discussing cultural activities, tourism, or education. For example: Let's go to the art museum「美術館に行きましょう」(びじゅつかんにいきましょう). The art museum is closed today「美術館は今日休みです」(びじゅつかんはきょうやすみです). The word is often used in contexts related to appreciating or studying art.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    144

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    End, Tail

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    po

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Corpse Fur

    Example Word

    尾: tail. The Japanese noun '尾 (お)' means 'tail'. This word is used to refer to the tail of an animal, such as a cat, dog, or bird. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the end or trailing part of something. For example: the cat's tail is long「猫の尾は長い」(ねこのおはながい). The comet has a bright tail「彗星は明るい尾を持っている」(すいせいはあかるいおをもっている). In some contexts, it can also refer to the tail end of a story or event, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    609

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slight, Delicate

    Reading

    kunyomiかす

    kasu

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Stop

    Example Word

    微笑: smile. The Japanese noun '微笑 (びしょう)' refers to a 'smile', particularly a gentle or faint smile. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a subtle, soft, or serene expression. For example: Her smile was gentle「彼女の微笑は優しかった」(かのじょのびしょうはやさしかった). The painting captured a faint smile「その絵はかすかな微笑をとらえていた」(そのえはかすかなびしょうをとらえていた). This word carries a nuance of quiet beauty and is less commonly used in casual conversation compared to '笑顔 (えがお)', which is a more general term for a smile.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    619

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nose

    Reading

    kunyomiはな

    hana

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Self Rice field Twenty

    Example Word

    鼻: nose. The Japanese noun '鼻 (はな)' means 'nose'. It refers to the facial organ used for breathing and smelling. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can appear in various contexts, such as describing physical features, health, or expressions. For example: My nose is itchy「鼻がかゆい」(はながかゆい). She has a small nose「彼女は鼻が小さい」(かのじょははながちいさい). Additionally, '鼻' can be used metaphorically, such as in the phrase '鼻が高い (はながたかい)', which means 'to be proud'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    673

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equip, Provide

    Reading

    kunyomiそな

    sona

    onyomi

    bi

    Parts

    Person (人) Cliff Use

    Example Word

    守備: defense. The Japanese verbal noun '守備 (しゅび)' means 'defense'. It is commonly used in contexts related to sports, military, or general protection. In sports, it refers to the act of defending against an opponent's attack. For example: His defense is strong「彼の守備は強い」(かれのしゅびはつよい). The team needs to improve their defense「チームは守備を改善する必要がある」(チームはしゅびをかいぜんするひつようがある). In a broader sense, it can also refer to safeguarding or protecting something, such as in 'national defense' (国防, こくぼう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    826

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Increasing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomi

    mi

    bi

    Parts

    Bow

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1024

    Handwriting

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