Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

One

Reading

Example Word

一体: really. The Japanese adverb '一体 (いったい)' is used to express strong emphasis, doubt, or curiosity, often translated as 'really', 'on earth', or 'in the world'. It is commonly used in questions to convey a sense of wonder or disbelief. For example: What on earth is this?「一体これは何ですか？」(いったいこれはなんですか？). Where in the world did you go?「一体どこに行ったの？」(いったいどこにいったの？). It can also be used in exclamations to emphasize a statement, such as: I really don't understand!「一体わからない！」(いったいわからない！). The nuance of '一体' often implies that the speaker is seeking clarity or expressing frustration.

Radical

一

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Elude, Deviate

Reading

Parts

⻌Walk 免Excuse, Exempt

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1314

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Second, Latter

Reading

Example Word

乙: second or unique. The Japanese noun '乙 (おつ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'second', as in the second of ten heavenly stems used in the traditional Japanese calendar system. For example: today is the second day of the cycle「今日は乙の日です」(きょうはおつのひです). The second meaning is 'unique' or 'unconventional', often used to describe something quirky or distinctive. For example: that artist has a unique style「あのアーティストは乙なスタイルだ」(あのアーティストはおつなスタイルだ). This second usage is more colloquial and can sometimes carry a slightly humorous or ironic tone.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1559

Radical Forms

⺄, ⺃, 𠃊, 乛

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

One

Reading

Parts

匕Spoon 士Samurai 冖Crown

Radical

士

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2084

Handwriting