Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Rice field

Reading

Parts

十Ten 口Mouth

Example Word

田植え: rice planting. The Japanese verbal noun '田植え (たうえ)' refers to the act of planting rice seedlings in a paddy field. This term is deeply rooted in Japanese agriculture and culture, as rice has been a staple food in Japan for centuries. The process of '田植え' is typically carried out during the rainy season in early summer. For example: Rice planting is hard work「田植えは大変な仕事です」(たうえはたいへんなしごとです). They started rice planting early in the morning「彼らは朝早く田植えを始めました」(かれらはあさはやくたうえをはじめました). This term is often used in contexts related to farming, rural life, and traditional Japanese practices.

Radical

田

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

100

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Transmit

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)云Say

Example Word

伝わる: spread or be conveyed. The Japanese verb '伝わる (つたわる)' primarily means 'to spread' or 'to be conveyed'. It is used to describe the transmission or dissemination of information, news, or cultural elements from one place or person to another. It can also refer to the way something is perceived or understood by others. For example: The news spread quickly「ニュースがすぐに伝わった」(ニュースがすぐにつたわった). The meaning of his words was conveyed clearly「彼の言葉の意味がはっきり伝わった」(かれのことばのいみがはっきりつたわった). This verb is often used in contexts involving communication, culture, or the flow of information.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

318

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Electricity

Reading

Parts

雨Rain ⺃Second (乙)日Day, Sun

Example Word

電話帳: phone book. The Japanese noun '電話帳 (でんわちょう)' refers to a 'phonebook', which is a directory containing telephone numbers and addresses. This term is commonly used in contexts where one needs to look up contact information. For example: I found his number in the phonebook「電話帳で彼の番号を見つけた」(でんわちょうでかれのばんごうをみつけた). The phonebook is on the table「電話帳はテーブルの上にある」(でんわちょうはテーブルのうえにある). While digital directories are becoming more common, '電話帳' remains a relevant term in Japanese.

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