Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Bamboo

Reading

Parts

亅Barb 丨Stick 𠂉Person (人)

Example Word

竹: bamboo. The Japanese noun '竹 (たけ)' refers to 'bamboo', a fast-growing plant that is widely used in Japan for construction, crafts, and as a food source. Bamboo holds cultural significance in Japan and is often associated with strength, flexibility, and resilience. Example sentences: Bamboo grows quickly「竹は早く成長する」(たけははやくせいちょうする). The fence is made of bamboo「その柵は竹でできている」(そのさくはたけでできている). Bamboo shoots are a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine「竹の子は日本料理で人気の食材です」(たけのこはにほんりょうりでにんきのしょくざいです).

Radical

竹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

705

Radical Form

⺮

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Build, Fabricate

Reading

Parts

⺮Bamboo (竹)筑

Example Word

構築: building or construction. The Japanese noun '構築 (こうちく)' refers to the act of constructing or building something, often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. Literally, it can describe the construction of physical structures, such as buildings or systems. Metaphorically, it can refer to the building of abstract concepts, such as relationships, theories, or frameworks. For example: The construction of the new bridge is progressing smoothly「新しい橋の構築が順調に進んでいます」(あたらしいはしのこうちくがじゅんちょうにすすんでいます). Building a strong relationship requires effort「強い関係の構築には努力が必要です」(つよいかんけいのこうちくにはどりょくがひつようです). The word emphasizes the process and effort involved in creating something substantial.

Radical

竹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1119

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Livestock

Reading

Parts

玄Profound, Mysterious 田Rice field

Radical

田

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1514

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Amass, Store up

Reading

Parts

畜Livestock 艹Grass

Example Word

蓄積: accumulation. The Japanese noun '蓄積 (ちくせき)' refers to the act or process of accumulating or gathering something over time. It is often used in contexts related to the buildup of resources, knowledge, data, or even stress. For example: the accumulation of knowledge「知識の蓄積」(ちしきのちくせき). The accumulation of stress can be harmful「ストレスの蓄積は有害です」(ストレスのちくせきはゆうがいです). This term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe gradual buildup or storage.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1743

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pursue, Drive out

Reading

Parts

⻌Walk 豕Pig

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1786

Handwriting