Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Listen

Reading

Parts

門Gate 耳Ear

Example Word

聞かす: tell. The Japanese verb '聞かす (きかす)' means 'to tell' or 'to make someone listen'. It is often used when someone is sharing information, a story, or music with another person, emphasizing the act of making the listener hear or pay attention. For example: He told me an interesting story「彼は私に面白い話を聞かせた」(かれはわたしにおもしろいはなしをきかせた). She made me listen to her favorite song「彼女は私に好きな曲を聞かせた」(かのじょはわたしにすきなきょくをきかせた). This verb is commonly used in casual or conversational contexts.

Radical

耳

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

68

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Sentence

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 乂Govern

Example Word

本文: main text. The Japanese noun '本文 (ほんぶん)' refers to the 'main text' or 'body of a text'. It is commonly used to describe the primary content of a document, book, article, or any written material, excluding elements like titles, footnotes, or appendices. For example: Please read the main text「本文を読んでください」(ほんぶんをよんでください). The main text of the book is very interesting「その本の本文はとても面白いです」(そのほんのほんぶんはとてもおもしろいです). This term is often used in academic, literary, or formal contexts to distinguish the core content from supplementary material.

Radical

文

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

74

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Question, Problem

Reading

Parts

門Gate 口Mouth

Example Word

問う: question or ask. The Japanese verb '問う (とう)' primarily means 'to ask' or 'to question'. It is used when someone is seeking information or clarification, often in a formal or serious context. This verb can also imply a deeper inquiry or examination, such as questioning the validity or truth of something. For example: The lawyer asked the witness「弁護士は証人に問うた」(べんごしはしょうにんにとうた). We must question the meaning of life「人生の意味を問わなければならない」(じんせいのいみをとうなければならない). Note that '問う' is more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation compared to '聞く (きく)', which also means 'to ask'.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

167

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Gate

Reading

Parts

丨Stick 亅Barb 日Day, Sun

Example Word

門: gate. The Japanese noun '門 (もん)' refers to a 'gate', typically a large, formal entrance to a building, temple, shrine, or estate. It often signifies a boundary or transition point between spaces. For example: The gate of the temple is beautiful「お寺の門は美しい」(おてらのもんはうつくしい). Please enter through the main gate「正面の門から入ってください」(しょうめんのもんからはいってください). In some contexts, '門' can also refer to a school of thought or a sect, but this usage is less common and more specialized.

Radical

門

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

176

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Crest, Family crest

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 文Sentence

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1202

Handwriting