Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Learn

Reading

Parts

子Child 冖Crown ⺍Small

Example Word

退学: expulsion or withdrawal. The Japanese verbal noun '退学 (たいがく)' refers to the act of leaving or being removed from an educational institution. It can mean either 'expulsion' (when a student is forced to leave due to disciplinary reasons) or 'withdrawal' (when a student voluntarily leaves). For example: He was expelled from school「彼は退学になった」(かれはたいがくになった). She decided to withdraw from university「彼女は大学を退学することにした」(かのじょはだいがくをたいがくすることにした). The context usually clarifies whether the action is voluntary or involuntary.

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

50

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Music, Pleasure

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 白White 冫Ice (水)

Example Word

楽しむ: enjoy. The Japanese verb '楽しむ (たのしむ)' means 'to enjoy'. It is used to express the act of taking pleasure in something, whether it be an activity, event, or experience. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as enjoying a hobby, a meal, or a moment. For example: I enjoy reading books「私は本を読むのを楽しむ」(わたしはほんをよむのをたのしむ). They enjoyed the party「彼らはパーティーを楽しんだ」(かれらはパーティーをたのしんだ). It can also imply looking forward to something with pleasure, as in 'I am looking forward to the trip'「旅行を楽しみにしている」(りょこうをたのしみにしている).

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

259

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Amount, Forehead

Reading

Parts

客Guest, Customer 頁Page

Example Word

総額: total. The Japanese noun '総額 (そうがく)' means 'total' and refers to the complete sum or aggregate amount of something, often used in financial or quantitative contexts. It is commonly used when discussing budgets, costs, or overall amounts. For example: The total cost is 10,000 yen「総額は1万円です」(そうがくはいちまんえんです). The total amount of the project is high「プロジェクトの総額は高いです」(ぷろじぇくとのそうがくはたかいです). This word is typically used in formal or business settings to emphasize the entirety of a sum.

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

929

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

High mountain, Peak

Reading

Parts

丘Hill 山Mountain

Radical

山

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1328

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Chin

Reading

Parts

咢 頁Page

Example Word

顎: jaw. The Japanese noun '顎 (あご)' refers to the 'jaw', the bony structure that forms the framework of the mouth and holds the teeth. It is commonly used in both anatomical and everyday contexts. For example: my jaw hurts「顎が痛い」(あごがいたい). He has a strong jaw「彼は顎が強い」(かれはあごがつよい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone's determination or stubbornness, as in '顎が外れるほど笑う (あごがはずれるほどわらう)', which means 'to laugh so hard one's jaw might fall off'.

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1654

Handwriting