Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Shop, Roof

Reading

Parts

尸Corpse 至Arrive, Climax

Example Word

風呂屋: bathhouse. The Japanese noun '風呂屋 (ふろや)' refers to a traditional Japanese public bathhouse. These establishments are places where people go to bathe, often featuring large communal baths, saunas, and sometimes additional services like massages. The term is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, where public bathing has been a common practice for centuries. For example: I went to the bathhouse yesterday「昨日、風呂屋に行きました」(きのう、ふろやにいきました). The bathhouse is very relaxing「風呂屋はとてもリラックスできます」(ふろやはとてもりらっくすできます). It's important to note that '風呂屋' specifically refers to the establishment itself, not the act of bathing.

Radical

尸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

49

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Remember, Speculate

Reading

Parts

忄 意Idea

Example Word

記憶: memory. The Japanese verbal noun '記憶 (きおく)' means 'memory'. It refers to the mental capacity to store, retain, and recall information or experiences. This word is often used in contexts related to remembering or forgetting something. For example: I have a clear memory of that day「その日の記憶がはっきりしている」(そのひのきおくがはっきりしている). He lost his memory after the accident「彼は事故の後、記憶を失った」(かれはじこのあと、きおくをうしなった). '記憶' can also be used in compound words like '記憶力 (きおくりょく)' (memory power) or '記憶喪失 (きおくそうしつ)' (memory loss).

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

934

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cowardice

Reading

Parts

月Moon, Month 意Idea ⺼

Example Word

臆病: cowardly. The Japanese adjectival noun '臆病 (おくびょう)' means 'cowardly'. It is used to describe someone who lacks courage or is easily frightened. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying timidity or fearfulness in situations where bravery is expected. For example: he is too cowardly to face the challenge「彼は臆病でその挑戦に立ち向かえない」(かれはおくびょうでそのちょうせんにたちむかえない). Don't be so cowardly!「そんなに臆病にならないで！」(そんなにおくびょうにならないで！). The word can also describe a cautious or overly timid approach to something, such as 'a cowardly attitude' (臆病な態度, おくびょうなたいど).

Radical

肉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1655

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hundred million

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)意Idea

Example Word

億: hundred million. The Japanese noun '億 (おく)' represents the number 'hundred million' (100,000,000). It is used in contexts involving large quantities, such as population, money, or other numerical data. For example: The population of Japan is over 100 million「日本の人口は1億人以上です」(にほんのじんこうはいちおくにんいじょうです). The company made a profit of 500 million yen「その会社は5億円の利益を上げました」(そのかいしゃはごおくえんのりえきをあげました). This term is essential in financial, statistical, and demographic discussions.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1879

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fertility

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)夭

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2100

Handwriting