Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Eye

Reading

Parts

二Two 口Mouth

Example Word

目下: subordinate. The Japanese noun '目下 (めした)' refers to someone who is in a lower position or rank, typically in a hierarchical structure such as a workplace or social setting. It is often used to describe subordinates or juniors. For example: He is my subordinate「彼は私の目下です」(かれはわたしのめしたです). The manager is giving instructions to his subordinates「マネージャーは目下に指示を出している」(マネージャーはめしたにしじをだしている). The term can also imply a sense of responsibility or duty towards those who are '目下'.

Radical

目

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

46

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tree, Wood

Reading

Parts

十Ten 人Person

Example Word

木曜日: Thursday. The Japanese noun '木曜日 (もくようび)' means 'Thursday'. It is one of the days of the week in the Japanese calendar. The word is composed of three kanji: 木 (もく), meaning 'tree' or 'wood', 曜 (よう), meaning 'day of the week', and 日 (び), meaning 'day'. Together, they form '木曜日', which specifically refers to Thursday. Example sentences: I have a meeting on Thursday「木曜日に会議があります」(もくようびにかいぎがあります). Let's meet next Thursday「来週の木曜日に会いましょう」(らいしゅうのもくようびにあいましょう).

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

118

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Silent, Shut up

Reading

Parts

里Hometown 犬Dog 灬Fire (火)

Example Word

黙る: silent. The Japanese verb '黙る (だまる)' means 'to be silent' or 'to stop talking'. It is used when someone chooses not to speak or stops speaking, often in response to a situation or request. This verb can imply a deliberate choice to remain quiet, sometimes out of defiance, contemplation, or simply because there is nothing to say. For example: He remained silent during the meeting「彼は会議中黙っていた」(かれはかいぎちゅうだまっていた). Please be quiet for a moment「ちょっと黙ってください」(ちょっとだまってください). The verb can also carry a nuance of stubbornness or refusal to engage in conversation, depending on the context.

Radical

黑

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

539

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Friendly

Reading

Parts

目Eye 坴

Radical

目

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1982

Handwriting