Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

⺕Hand 亅Barb 一One 口Mouth

Example Word

当事: parties. The Japanese noun '当事 (とうじ)' refers to the 'parties' involved in a particular matter, event, or legal case. It is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe the individuals or groups directly concerned with a specific issue. For example: The parties involved in the dispute reached an agreement「当事者たちは合意に達した」(とうじしゃたちはごういにたっした). The parties to the contract must sign the document「契約の当事者は書類に署名しなければならない」(けいやくのとうじしゃはしょるいにしょめいしなければならない). This term is commonly used in legal, business, and diplomatic settings to specify those directly involved.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

16

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hand

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 二Two 亅Barb

Example Word

手掛かり: clue. The Japanese noun '手掛かり (てがかり)' means 'clue'. It refers to a piece of information or evidence that helps in solving a problem, mystery, or understanding a situation. This word is often used in contexts like investigations, research, or even everyday problem-solving. For example: The detective found a clue「探偵は手掛かりを見つけた」(たんていはてがかりをみつけた). This document provides a clue to the mystery「この文書は謎の手掛かりを提供する」(このぶんしょはなぞのてがかりをていきょうする). Note that '手掛かり' can also imply a starting point or a foothold in a broader sense, such as in a project or task.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

23

Radical Form

扌

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Head

Reading

Parts

豆Beans 𦣻Neck (首)八Eight

Example Word

冒頭: beginning. The Japanese noun '冒頭 (ぼうとう)' refers to the 'beginning' or 'start' of something, such as a speech, story, or event. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the opening part of a narrative or presentation. For example: at the beginning of the story「冒頭の部分」(ぼうとうのぶぶん). The speaker started with a joke at the beginning「スピーカーは冒頭でジョークを言った」(スピーカーはぼうとうでジョークをいった). This word emphasizes the initial part of something, setting the stage for what follows.

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

129

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Map

Reading

Parts

囗Box 斗Ladle, Dipper

Example Word

図る: measure or plan. The Japanese verb '図る (はかる)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to plan' or 'to attempt', often used when someone is trying to achieve a specific goal or outcome. For example: He planned to improve the company's performance「彼は会社の業績を改善しようと図った」(かれはかいしゃのぎょうせきをかいぜんしようとはかった). The second meaning is 'to measure', typically used in contexts involving physical measurement or calculation. For example: She measured the length of the table「彼女はテーブルの長さを図った」(かのじょはテーブルのながさをはかった). These two meanings are unrelated, so they are listed separately. The verb is versatile and its meaning depends heavily on the context in which it is used.

Radical

囗

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

576

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beans

Reading

Parts

一One 口Mouth 䒑Herbs

Example Word

納豆: natto. The Japanese noun '納豆 (なっとう)' refers to 'natto', a traditional Japanese food made from fermented soybeans. It is known for its strong smell, sticky texture, and unique flavor. Natto is often eaten for breakfast and is considered a healthy food due to its high protein and probiotic content. It is typically served with rice, mustard, and soy sauce. Example sentences: I eat natto every morning「毎朝納豆を食べます」(まいあさなっとうをたべます). Natto is good for your health「納豆は健康に良いです」(なっとうはけんこうにいいです).

Radical

豆

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1155

Handwriting