Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Rice field

Reading

Parts

十Ten 口Mouth

Example Word

田: rice field. The Japanese noun '田 (た)' refers to a 'rice field' or 'paddy field'. It specifically denotes a field where rice is cultivated, which is a common agricultural practice in Japan. This word is often used in compound words related to farming or rural areas. For example: there is a rice field near my house「私の家の近くに田がある」(わたしのいえのちかくにたがある). The rice fields are beautiful in the summer「夏の田は美しい」(なつのたはうつくしい). The word can also appear in names of places or surnames, reflecting the historical importance of rice cultivation in Japanese culture.

Radical

田

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

100

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Transmit

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)云Say

Example Word

伝説: legend. The Japanese noun '伝説 (でんせつ)' means 'legend'. It refers to a traditional story or myth that is often passed down through generations, typically involving extraordinary events or characters. This word is commonly used to describe historical or cultural tales that may or may not have a basis in fact. For example: This mountain is famous for its legend「この山は伝説で有名です」(このやまはでんせつでゆうめいです). The legend of the hero has been told for centuries「英雄の伝説は何世紀も語られてきた」(えいゆうのでんせつはなんせいきもかたられてきた). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone that has achieved an almost mythical status due to their extraordinary qualities or achievements.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

318

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Electricity

Reading

Parts

雨Rain ⺃Second (乙)日Day, Sun

Example Word

電報: telegram. The Japanese noun '電報 (でんぽう)' refers to a 'telegram', which is a message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form. This term is somewhat outdated in modern times due to the prevalence of digital communication, but it is still understood and occasionally used in formal or historical contexts. Example sentences: I received a telegram「電報を受け取った」(でんぽうをうけとった). Send a telegram to inform them「彼らに知らせるために電報を送る」(かれらにしらせるためにでんぽうをおくる).

Radical

雨

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

353

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Palace, Formal honorific title

Reading

Parts

尸Corpse 共Together 殳Pike

Example Word

殿: lord. The Japanese suffix '殿 (との)' is a formal and respectful title used to address or refer to someone of high status, such as a lord, master, or superior. It is often used in historical contexts or in formal writing, such as letters or official documents. For example: addressing a lord「殿、お願いがあります」(との、おねがいがあります). In modern usage, it is less common but can still be found in certain formal or ceremonial contexts. It is important to note that this suffix conveys a high level of respect and should be used appropriately.

Radical

殳

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

474

Handwriting