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

登録: registration. The Japanese verbal noun '登録 (とうろく)' means 'registration'. It refers to the act of officially recording or entering information into a system, list, or database. This term is commonly used in contexts such as signing up for services, registering for events, or enrolling in programs. For example: I completed the registration「登録を完了しました」(とうろくをかんりょうしました). Please register your email address「メールアドレスを登録してください」(メールアドレスをとうろくしてください). The word can also imply formal acknowledgment or certification, as in '登録商標 (とうろくしょうひょう) (registered trademark)'.

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1067

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Green

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 录Write down

Example Word

緑色: green. The Japanese noun '緑色 (みどりいろ)' means 'green'. This word specifically refers to the color green, and is commonly used to describe objects, nature, or anything that is green in color. For example: the leaves are green「葉っぱは緑色です」(はっぱはみどりいろです). She is wearing a green dress「彼女は緑色のドレスを着ています」(かのじょはみどりいろのドレスをきています). It is important to note that '緑色' is a noun, and when used to describe something, it is often followed by the particle 'の' to modify a noun, as in '緑色の車 (みどりいろのくるま) (green car)'.

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