Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Stand

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 䒑Herbs

Example Word

立ち入り禁止: no entry. The Japanese noun '立ち入り禁止 (たちいりきんし)' means 'no entry' or 'off-limits'. It is commonly used to indicate areas where entry is prohibited, such as restricted zones, construction sites, or private property. This term is often seen on signs and warnings. For example: This area is off-limits「このエリアは立ち入り禁止です」(このエリアはたちいりきんしです). Do not enter, it's prohibited「立ち入り禁止です、入らないでください」(たちいりきんしです、はいらないでください). The term is a combination of '立ち入り (たちいり)' meaning 'entry' and '禁止 (きんし)' meaning 'prohibition'.

Radical

立

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

39

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Law, Rhythm

Reading

Parts

彳Stop 聿Brush

Example Word

法律: law. The Japanese noun '法律 (ほうりつ)' refers to 'law' in the sense of a system of rules established by a government or authority. It is used to describe legal statutes, regulations, or the body of laws governing a society. This term is often used in formal or legal contexts. For example: This law protects the environment「この法律は環境を守る」(このほうりつはかんきょうをまもる). He studies law at university「彼は大学で法律を勉強している」(かれはだいがくでほうりつをべんきょうしている). The nuance of '法律' is broader than specific rules or regulations, as it refers to the overall legal framework.

Radical

彳

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1095

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Command, Proportion

Reading

Parts

玄Profound, Mysterious 丷Divide 八Eight 十Ten

Example Word

率直: frank or straightforward. The Japanese adjective '率直 (そっちょく)' means 'frank' or 'straightforward'. It describes someone who speaks or acts in a direct, honest, and open manner without hiding their thoughts or feelings. This word is often used to praise someone's honesty or to describe a candid conversation. For example: He gave a frank opinion「彼は率直な意見を述べた」(かれはそっちょくないけんをのべた). I appreciate your straightforward answer「あなたの率直な答えに感謝します」(あなたのそっちょくなこたえにかんしゃします). The word can also be used to describe a person's character, as in '率直な人 (そっちょくなひと) (a frank person)'.

Radical

玄

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1264

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fear

Reading

Parts

忄 栗

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1719

Handwriting