字Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Eye

Reading

Parts

二Two 口Mouth

Example Word

目: eye or sight. The Japanese noun '目 (め)' primarily means 'eye', referring to the physical organ used for seeing. It can also mean 'sight' or 'vision', referring to the ability to see. This word is used in various contexts, both literal and metaphorical. For example: my eyes hurt「目が痛い」(めがいたい). She has good eyesight「彼女は目がいい」(かのじょはめがいい). Additionally, '目' can be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '目が高い (めがたかい)', which means 'to have a good eye' or 'to be discerning'. It's important to note that '目' can also refer to the eye of a needle or the eye of a storm, showing its versatility in usage.

Radical

目

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

46

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tree, Wood

Reading

Parts

人Person 十Ten

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

犬Dog 里Hometown 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