Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
ちょう chou
kanji
長Meaning
Long, Leader
Reading
naga
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
衣Clothes 丨Stick 三Three
Example Word
長さ: length. The Japanese noun '長さ (ながさ)' refers to the measurement of something from end to end, commonly translated as 'length'. It is used to describe the physical extent of objects, distances, or even abstract concepts like time. For example: the length of the table「テーブルの長さ」(テーブルのながさ). The length of the movie is two hours「映画の長さは2時間です」(えいがのながさはにじかんです). This word is neutral and can be applied to various contexts, such as measuring objects, describing durations, or discussing dimensions.
Radical
長
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
71
Handwriting
kanji
重Meaning
Heavy
Reading
omo
かさkasa
onyomiじゅうjuu
ちょうchou
Parts
里Hometown 千Thousand
Example Word
重なる: overlap or pileup. The Japanese verb '重なる (かさなる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'overlap', which refers to things lying on top of each other or occurring simultaneously. For example: The two events overlap「二つのイベントが重なる」(ふたつのイベントがかさなる). The second meaning is 'pileup', which refers to multiple things accumulating or stacking up, often in a literal or figurative sense. For example: Problems keep piling up「問題が重なる」(もんだいがかさなる). This verb is commonly used in both physical and abstract contexts, such as describing overlapping schedules, stacked objects, or accumulated issues.
Radical
里
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
179
Handwriting
kanji
朝Meaning
Morning
Reading
asa
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
月Moon, Month 龺Eminent (卓)
Example Word
朝日: morning sun. The Japanese noun '朝日 (あさひ)' refers to the 'morning sun'. It is commonly used to describe the sun as it rises in the morning, often evoking a sense of freshness, hope, or beauty. This word is frequently used in poetry, literature, and everyday conversation to describe the early sunlight. For example: The morning sun is beautiful「朝日がきれいだ」(あさひがきれいだ). I woke up to the morning sun「朝日で目が覚めた」(あさひでめがさめた). The word can also be used metaphorically to symbolize new beginnings or optimism.
Radical
月
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
210
Handwriting
kanji
町Meaning
Town
Reading
machi
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
田Rice field 丁Street
Example Word
町中: town center. The Japanese noun '町中 (まちなか)' refers to the central or main part of a town or city, often implying a bustling area with shops, businesses, and activity. It is commonly used to describe the lively or populated areas of a town, as opposed to quieter residential or rural areas. For example: The town center is crowded「町中は混雑している」(まちなかはこんざつしている). I walked around the town center「町中を歩いた」(まちなかをあるいた). This term is often used in contrast to '郊外 (こうがい)' (suburbs) or '田舎 (いなか)' (countryside).
Radical
田
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
211
Handwriting
kanji
張Meaning
Spread, Stretch
Reading
ha
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
弓Bow 長Long, Leader
Example Word
欲張り: greedy. The Japanese adjectival noun '欲張り (よくばり)' refers to someone who is greedy or has an excessive desire for more than what is needed or deserved. It can describe a person who wants too much, whether it be material possessions, attention, or other desires. For example: He is greedy「彼は欲張りだ」(かれはよくばりだ). Don't be greedy「欲張りにならないで」(よくばりにならないで). The term often carries a negative connotation, implying selfishness or lack of contentment. It can also be used to describe actions or behaviors that reflect greed, such as taking more than one's fair share.
Radical
弓
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
255
Handwriting