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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

ちょう chou

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

    Reading

    kunyomiなが

    naga

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Clothes Stick Three

    Example Word

    長女: eldest daughter. The Japanese noun '長女 (ちょうじょ)' means 'eldest daughter'. This word refers to the firstborn daughter in a family. It is used to specifically identify the oldest female sibling in relation to her younger siblings. For example: She is my eldest daughter 「彼女は私の長女です」 (かのじょはわたしのちょうじょです). The eldest daughter often has traditional responsibilities within the family 「長女は家族の中で伝統的な責任を持つことが多い」 (ちょうじょはかぞくのなかででんとうてきなせきにんをもつことがおおい). Note that this word is gender-specific and refers only to the eldest female child.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    71

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heavy

    Reading

    kunyomiおも

    omo

    かさ

    kasa

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    ちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Hometown Thousand

    Example Word

    重量: weight. The Japanese noun '重量 (じゅうりょう)' refers to the physical weight of an object. It is commonly used in contexts where the mass or heaviness of something is being discussed, such as in shipping, engineering, or everyday situations. For example: The weight of this package is 5 kilograms「この荷物の重量は5キロです」(このにもつのじゅうりょうはごキロです). The maximum weight allowed is 20 kilograms「最大重量は20キロです」(さいだいじゅうりょうはにじゅうキロです). This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    179

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Morning

    Reading

    kunyomiあさ

    asa

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Moon, Month Eminent (卓)

    Example Word

    朝食: breakfast. The Japanese noun '朝食 (ちょうしょく)' means 'breakfast'. It refers to the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning. This word is more formal compared to the casual term '朝ごはん (あさごはん)'. It is commonly used in written language, formal settings, or when emphasizing the meal's importance. For example: I eat breakfast every morning「私は毎朝朝食を食べます」(わたしはまいあさちょうしょくをたべます). Breakfast is the most important meal of the day「朝食は一日で最も重要な食事です」(ちょうしょくはいちにちでもっともじゅうようなしょくじです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    210

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Town

    Reading

    kunyomiまち

    machi

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Rice field Street

    Example Word

    町外れ: outskirts. The Japanese noun '町外れ (まちはずれ)' refers to the outskirts or edge of a town. It is used to describe areas that are on the periphery of a town or city, often less populated or developed compared to the central areas. For example: The park is on the outskirts of town「公園は町外れにある」(こうえんはまちはずれにある). They built a new factory on the outskirts「彼らは町外れに新しい工場を建てた」(かれらはまちはずれにあたらしいこうじょうをたてた). This term is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to describe locations that are away from the main part of a town.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    211

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spread, Stretch

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Bow Long, Leader

    Example Word

    頑張る: persist. The Japanese verb '頑張る (がんばる)' means 'to persist' or 'to do one's best'. It is commonly used to encourage someone to keep trying or to put in effort. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as work, studies, sports, or personal challenges. For example: I will do my best at work「仕事で頑張ります」(しごとでがんばります). Please do your best in the exam「試験で頑張ってください」(しけんでがんばってください). It's important to note that '頑張る' can also be used to express encouragement or support, as in '頑張って! (がんばって!) (Do your best!)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    255

    Handwriting

    kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

    Reading

    kunyomiしら

    shira

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Say Circumference

    Example Word

    調べ: investigation. The Japanese noun '調べ (しらべ)' primarily means 'investigation' or 'inquiry'. It refers to the act of examining or researching something thoroughly to uncover facts or details. This word is often used in formal or official contexts, such as police investigations or academic research. For example: The police are conducting an investigation「警察が調べを進めています」(けいさつがしらべをすすめています). I need to do some research on this topic「このテーマについて調べが必要です」(このテーマについてしらべがひつようです). Additionally, '調べ' can also refer to a musical 'tune' or 'melody', but this usage is less common and context-dependent.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    274

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bird

    Reading

    kunyomiとり

    tori

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    White One Fire (火)Wrap

    Example Word

    小鳥: bird. The Japanese noun '小鳥 (ことり)' refers to a small bird, often a songbird or a bird kept as a pet. It is a compound of '小 (こ)', meaning 'small', and '鳥 (とり)', meaning 'bird'. This word is commonly used to describe small, delicate birds, and it carries a gentle, endearing connotation. Example sentences: I saw a small bird in the garden「庭で小鳥を見た」(にわでことりをみた). The small bird is singing「小鳥が鳴いている」(ことりがないている).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    491

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Street

    Reading

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    てい

    tei

    Parts

    One Barb

    Example Word

    丁寧: polite. The Japanese adjectival noun '丁寧 (ていねい)' primarily means 'polite' or 'courteous'. It is used to describe actions, speech, or behavior that is considerate, respectful, and carefully executed. This word can also imply thoroughness or meticulousness in how something is done. For example: She speaks politely「彼女は丁寧に話します」(かのじょはていねいにはなします). He wrote a polite letter「彼は丁寧な手紙を書いた」(かれはていねいなてがみをかいた). The teacher explained the lesson carefully「先生は丁寧に授業を説明した」(せんせいはていねいにじゅぎょうをせつめいした). Note that '丁寧' can also describe something done with great care or attention to detail, such as '丁寧な仕事 (ていねいなしごと)' (careful work).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    594

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stare, Look out over

    Reading

    kunyomiなが

    naga

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Eye Omen, Trillion

    Example Word

    眺める: gaze. The Japanese verb '眺める (ながめる)' means 'to gaze' or 'to look at something for a long time, often with a sense of contemplation or admiration'. It is used when someone is looking at something thoughtfully, such as a view, scenery, or an object. For example: I gazed at the beautiful sunset「美しい夕日を眺めた」(うつくしいゆうひをながめた). She gazed at the painting for a long time「彼女はその絵を長い間眺めていた」(かのじょはそのえをながいあいだながめていた). This verb often carries a nuance of taking time to appreciate or reflect on what is being observed.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    631

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Listen

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Ear Ten Net Heart

    Example Word

    視聴: viewing. The Japanese noun '視聴 (しちょう)' refers to the act of watching or viewing something, often used in the context of media such as TV programs, videos, or broadcasts. It can also imply listening, especially in contexts where both visual and auditory elements are involved. For example: The viewing rate of the program was high「その番組の視聴率は高かった」(そのばんぐみのしちょうりつはたかかった). I watched the live broadcast「生放送を視聴した」(なまほうそうをしちょうした). This term is commonly used in discussions about media consumption and audience metrics.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    802

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crown, Accept

    Reading

    kunyomiいただ

    itada

    いただき

    itadaki

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Street Page

    Example Word

    頂く: eat or receive. The Japanese verb '頂く (いただく)' is a humble form of 'もらう' (to receive) and '食べる' (to eat). It is used to express receiving something from someone of higher status or to humbly express eating or drinking. This verb conveys respect and gratitude towards the giver or the act of consuming. For example: I received a gift from the teacher「先生からプレゼントを頂きました」(せんせいからぷれぜんとをいただきました). I will eat this meal「この食事を頂きます」(このしょくじをいただきます). The verb is often used in formal situations or when showing politeness.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    819

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fish, Fishing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Gold (金)

    Example Word

    お釣り: change. The Japanese noun 'お釣り (おつり)' refers to the 'change' received back after making a purchase. It is commonly used in everyday transactions, such as when shopping or paying for services. The term is polite and often used in customer service contexts. For example: Here is your change「お釣りです」(おつりです). I received 500 yen in change「500円のお釣りをもらいました」(ごひゃくえんのおつりをもらいました). The prefix 'お' adds politeness, making it suitable for formal situations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    988

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Notebook

    Reading

    kunyomiとばり

    tobari

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Towel Long, Leader

    Example Word

    通帳: passbook. The Japanese noun '通帳 (つうちょう)' refers to a 'passbook', which is a small book issued by a bank or financial institution to record transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, and balances. It is commonly used in Japan for managing savings accounts. For example: I forgot my passbook at home「通帳を家に忘れました」(つうちょうをいえにわすれました). Please bring your passbook to the bank「通帳を銀行に持ってきてください」(つうちょうをぎんこうにもってきてください). The word is specific to financial contexts and is essential for traditional banking in Japan.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1048

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Limpid, Lucidity

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Water (水)Ascend

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1171

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tide

    Reading

    kunyomiしお

    shio

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Water (水)Morning

    Example Word

    潮: tide. The Japanese noun '潮 (しお)' primarily means 'tide', referring to the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the moon and the sun. It can also metaphorically represent the flow or trend of events. For example: The tide is coming in「潮が満ちてきている」(しおがみちてきている). He went with the tide of public opinion「彼は世論の潮に乗った」(かれはよろんのしおにのった). Additionally, '潮' can sometimes refer to seawater or the sea itself in certain contexts, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1234

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Levy, Symptom

    Reading

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Stop Mountain King Strike

    Example Word

    徴収: collection. The Japanese noun '徴収 (ちょうしゅう)' refers to the act of collecting something, typically fees, taxes, or dues, often in an official or mandatory capacity. It is commonly used in contexts involving government or organizational procedures. For example: The government collects taxes「政府は税金を徴収する」(せいふはぜいきんをちょうしゅうする). The company collects membership fees「会社は会費を徴収する」(かいしゃはかいひをちょうしゅうする). This term is formal and is often used in administrative or legal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1266

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Carve

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ho

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Circumference Fur

    Example Word

    彫刻: sculpture. The Japanese noun '彫刻 (ちょうこく)' refers to 'sculpture'. It is used to describe the art of creating three-dimensional forms by carving, modeling, or assembling materials. This term can refer to both the process of creating sculptures and the finished artwork itself. For example: This museum has many sculptures「この博物館には彫刻がたくさんある」(このはくぶつかんにはちょうこくがたくさんある). He is famous for his sculptures「彼は彫刻で有名だ」(かれはちょうこくでゆうめいだ). The word is often used in contexts related to art, museums, and craftsmanship.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1346

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Surpass, Transcend

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Run Seduce, Summon

    Example Word

    超過: excess. The Japanese verbal noun '超過 (ちょうか)' means 'excess' or 'going beyond a limit'. It is commonly used to describe situations where something exceeds a set standard, limit, or capacity. For example: The train was overcrowded due to excess passengers「乗客の超過で電車が混雑した」(じょうきゃくのちょうかででんしゃがこんざつした). The project exceeded the budget「プロジェクトが予算を超過した」(ぷろじぇくとがよさんをちょうかした). This term is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as in business, transportation, or regulations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1369

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mound, Tumulus

    Reading

    kunyomiつか

    tsuka

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Soil Crown Pig

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1385

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Jump, Hop

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    to

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Foot (足)Omen, Trillion

    Example Word

    跳ねる: jump. The Japanese verb '跳ねる (はねる)' primarily means 'to jump'. It is used to describe the action of leaping or springing off the ground or a surface. This verb can be used for both living beings and objects. For example: The rabbit jumps「うさぎが跳ねる」(うさぎがはねる). Water splashes up「水が跳ねる」(みずがはねる). Additionally, '跳ねる' can sometimes imply a sudden or energetic movement, such as when something bursts or springs out unexpectedly. It is important to note that this verb is often used in contexts involving lively or dynamic actions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1511

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ridicule, Insult

    Reading

    kunyomiあざけ

    azake

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    とう

    tou

    Parts

    Mouth Morning

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1595

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government office, Agency

    Reading

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Street

    Example Word

    都庁: government or metropolitan. The Japanese noun '都庁 (とちょう)' refers to the metropolitan government, specifically the administrative body governing a metropolitan area, most notably Tokyo. It is a compound of '都 (と)' meaning 'metropolis' and '庁 (ちょう)' meaning 'government office'. This term is often used in the context of Tokyo's local government, known as '東京都庁 (とうきょうとちょう)'. Example sentences include: The metropolitan government building is tall「都庁の建物は高い」(とちょうのたてものはたかい). I visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office「東京都庁を訪れました」(とうきょうとちょうをおとずれました).

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1679

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Paste

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Shellfish Fortune telling

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1781

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Intestine

    Reading

    kunyomiはらわた

    harawata

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Meat Sunray

    Example Word

    胃腸: stomach or intestines. The Japanese noun '胃腸 (いちょう)' refers to the digestive system, specifically the stomach and intestines. It is often used in medical or health-related contexts to discuss issues or conditions affecting these organs. For example: My stomach and intestines are not feeling well「私の胃腸の調子が悪い」(わたしのいちょうのちょうしがわるい). He has a strong stomach and intestines「彼は胃腸が強い」(かれはいちょうがつよい). This term is commonly used in compound words related to digestion, such as '胃腸炎 (いちょうえん)' (gastroenteritis).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1819

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Heart

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1888

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Omen, Trillion

    Reading

    kunyomiきざ

    kiza

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Example Word

    兆: trillion or sign. The Japanese noun '兆 (ちょう)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'sign', referring to an indication or omen of something that might happen in the future. For example: there are signs of rain「雨の兆がある」(あめのちょうがある). The second meaning is 'trillion', used in the context of numbers. For example: the national debt is over 100 trillion yen「国の借金は100兆円を超えている」(くにのしゃっきんはひゃくちょうえんをこえている). It's important to note that '兆' as 'trillion' is used in the Japanese numbering system, which differs from the Western system where 'trillion' represents a different numerical value.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1907

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Challenge

    Reading

    kunyomiいど

    ido

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Hand (手)Omen, Trillion

    Example Word

    挑戦: challenge. The Japanese verbal noun '挑戦 (ちょうせん)' means 'challenge'. It refers to the act of taking on a difficult task, problem, or opponent, often with the intention of overcoming it. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, personal goals, or professional endeavors. For example: He accepted the challenge「彼は挑戦を受け入れた」(かれはちょうせんをうけいれた). I want to challenge myself「自分自身に挑戦したい」(じぶんじしんにちょうせんしたい). The nuance of '挑戦' often implies courage and determination to face something difficult or new.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1908

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    Reading

    kunyomiとむら

    tomura

    とぶら

    tobura

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Bow Stick

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2026

    Handwriting

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