Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Six

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 八Eight

Example Word

六百: six hundred. The Japanese noun '六百 (ろっぴゃく)' means 'six hundred'. It is a numerical term used to denote the quantity or number 600. This word is commonly used in contexts involving counting, measurements, or any situation where numerical values are discussed. For example: six hundred yen「六百円」(ろっぴゃくえん). There are six hundred people「六百人がいます」(ろっぴゃくにんがいます). It's important to note that this term is often used in combination with other numerical terms to form larger numbers, such as '六百五十 (ろっぴゃくごじゅう) (six hundred fifty)'.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

140

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Deer

Reading

Parts

广Dotted cliff コ 丨Stick 比Compare, Ratio

Example Word

馬鹿: fool or idiot. The Japanese adjectival noun '馬鹿 (ばか)' primarily means 'fool' or 'idiot'. It is used to describe someone who is foolish, silly, or lacking in common sense. However, it can also be used in a more affectionate or playful manner among close friends or family. For example: You're such an idiot「あなたは本当に馬鹿だね」(あなたはほんとうにばかだね). Don't be silly「馬鹿なこと言わないで」(ばかなこといわないで). It's important to note that while '馬鹿' can be used humorously, it can also be considered rude or offensive depending on the context and tone of voice.

Radical

鹿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

608

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Record

Reading

Parts

金Gold 录Write down

Example Word

録音: recording. The Japanese verbal noun '録音 (ろくおん)' means 'recording'. It refers to the act of capturing sound or audio and storing it for later playback. This word is commonly used in contexts involving music, voice, or any type of audio recording. For example: I made a recording of the lecture「講義の録音をしました」(こうぎのろくおんをしました). Please listen to this recording「この録音を聞いてください」(このろくおんをきいてください). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '録音機 (ろくおんき)' (recording device) or '録音中 (ろくおんちゅう)' (currently recording).

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1067

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Green

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 录Write down

Example Word

緑: green. The Japanese noun '緑 (みどり)' means 'green'. It refers to the color green and is often used to describe natural elements like plants, trees, and grass. It can also symbolize nature or environmental themes. For example: The leaves are green「葉っぱは緑です」(はっぱはみどりです). I like the green of the forest「森の緑が好きです」(もりのみどりがすきです). The word can also be used metaphorically to represent freshness, growth, or vitality, as in '緑のエネルギー (みどりのえねるぎー) (green energy)'.

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1152

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Foot of a mountain

Reading

Parts

林Grove 鹿Deer

Radical

鹿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1735

Handwriting