Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

⺕Hand 亅Barb 一One 口Mouth

Example Word

返事: reply. The Japanese verbal noun '返事 (へんじ)' means 'reply'. It refers to a response or answer given to a question, request, or message. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: I received a reply from him「彼から返事をもらった」(かれからへんじをもらった). Please give me a reply soon「早く返事をください」(はやくへんじをください). The word can also imply acknowledgment, such as when someone responds to being called. For instance: She didn't give a reply when I called her「彼女を呼んでも返事がなかった」(かのじょをよんでもへんじがなかった).

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

16

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hand

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 二Two 亅Barb

Example Word

手軽: easy. The Japanese adjective '手軽 (てがる)' means 'easy' or 'convenient'. It is used to describe something that is simple to do, requires little effort, or is not burdensome. This word often conveys a sense of lightness or lack of difficulty. For example: This recipe is easy「このレシピは手軽だ」(このレシピはてがるだ). It's easy to use「手軽に使える」(てがるにつかえる). Note that '手軽' is often used in contexts where something is quick or hassle-free, such as in describing tasks, tools, or methods.

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

到頭: finally. The Japanese adverb '到頭 (とうとう)' means 'finally' or 'at last'. It is used to indicate that something has happened after a long period of time or after much anticipation. This word often carries a nuance of relief, completion, or inevitability. For example: He finally arrived「彼は到頭到着した」(かれはとうとうとうちゃくした). The project is finally finished「そのプロジェクトは到頭終わった」(そのプロジェクトはとうとうおわった). Note that '到頭' is typically used in situations where the outcome was expected or inevitable, and it often implies a sense of closure.

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

129

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Map

Reading

Parts

囗Box 斗Ladle, Dipper

Example Word

図書: books. The Japanese noun '図書 (としょ)' refers to 'books'. It is a formal term often used in contexts like libraries or official documents. For example: The library has many books「図書館には図書がたくさんある」(としょかんにはとしょがたくさんある). Please return the books to the library「図書を図書館に返してください」(としょをとしょかんにかえしてください). This term is more formal than the everyday word '本 (ほん)', which also means 'books'.

Radical

囗

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

576

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beans

Reading

Parts

一One 口Mouth 䒑Herbs

Example Word

大豆: soybean. The Japanese noun '大豆 (だいず)' refers to 'soybean', a type of legume widely used in Japanese cuisine. Soybeans are a staple ingredient in many traditional dishes, such as tofu, miso, and soy sauce. They are also consumed in their whole form, often boiled or roasted. For example: I bought soybeans at the market「市場で大豆を買いました」(いちばでだいずをかいました). Soybeans are rich in protein「大豆はタンパク質が豊富です」(だいずはタンパクしつがほうふです). The word '大豆' is commonly used in both everyday conversation and cooking contexts.

Radical

豆

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1155

Handwriting