Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

⺕Hand 亅Barb 一One 口Mouth

Example Word

事例: example. The Japanese noun '事例 (じれい)' means 'example' or 'case'. It is commonly used to refer to specific instances, cases, or examples, often in formal or professional contexts such as reports, studies, or discussions. For instance: This is a typical example「これは典型的な事例です」(これはてんけいてきなじれいです). We analyzed several cases「いくつかの事例を分析しました」(いくつかのじれいをぶんせきしました). The word is often used in contexts like business, law, or research to describe real-world scenarios or precedents.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

16

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hand

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 二Two 亅Barb

Example Word

手伝い: help. The Japanese noun '手伝い (てつだい)' means 'help' or 'assistance'. It refers to the act of helping someone with a task or chore. This word is often used in contexts where someone is providing physical or practical assistance, such as helping with household chores or work tasks. For example: I need help with cleaning「掃除の手伝いが必要です」(そうじのてつだいがひつようです). She gave me help with my homework「彼女は私の宿題の手伝いをしてくれた」(かのじょはわたしのしゅくだいのてつだいをしてくれた). The word can also refer to a person who helps, such as a helper or assistant, but this usage is less common.

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

頭: head. The Japanese noun '頭 (あたま)' primarily means 'head'. It refers to the physical head of a person or animal, but it can also be used metaphorically to refer to intelligence or leadership. For example: my head hurts「頭が痛い」(あたまがいたい). He is the head of the company「彼は会社の頭だ」(かれはかいしゃのあたまだ). Additionally, '頭' can be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '頭がいい (あたまがいい)' meaning 'smart' or 'intelligent'.

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

129

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Map

Reading

Parts

囗Box 斗Ladle, Dipper

Example Word

図書室: library. The Japanese noun '図書室 (としょしつ)' refers to a 'library', specifically a room or space where books and other reading materials are kept for reading or borrowing. It is commonly used in schools, universities, or public buildings. For example: I borrowed a book from the library「図書室から本を借りました」(としょしつからほんをかりました). The library is quiet「図書室は静かです」(としょしつはしずかです). This word is often associated with educational or institutional settings, and it emphasizes the function of the space as a repository for books and study materials.

Radical

囗

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

576

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beans

Reading

Parts

一One 口Mouth 䒑Herbs

Example Word

豆腐: tofu. The Japanese noun '豆腐 (とうふ)' refers to 'tofu', a food made from soybeans. It is a staple in Japanese cuisine and is known for its versatility and high protein content. Tofu can be prepared in various ways, such as fried, boiled, or eaten cold. For example: I ate tofu for dinner「夕食に豆腐を食べた」(ゆうしょくにとうふをたべた). This miso soup has tofu in it「この味噌汁には豆腐が入っている」(このみそしるにはとうふがはいっている). Tofu is often used in vegetarian and vegan diets as a meat substitute due to its texture and nutritional value.

Radical

豆

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1155

Handwriting