Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Stand

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 䒑Herbs

Example Word

立て替える: pay for. The Japanese verb '立て替える (たてかえる)' means 'to pay for someone else temporarily'. It is used when someone covers a cost on behalf of another person, with the expectation of being reimbursed later. This verb is commonly used in situations like splitting bills, lending money, or covering expenses. For example: I paid for his meal「彼の食事代を立て替えた」(かれのしょくじだいをたてかえた). Can you pay for me this time?「今度立て替えてもらえる？」(こんどたてかえてもらえる？). The verb implies a temporary arrangement and is often followed by discussions about repayment.

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: ratio or rate. The Japanese noun '率 (りつ)' refers to a 'rate' or 'ratio'. It is commonly used in contexts involving statistics, mathematics, or comparisons. For example: the unemployment rate「失業率」(しつぎょうりつ). The success rate is high「成功率が高い」(せいこうりつがたかい). This word is often combined with other nouns to form compound terms, such as 'growth rate' (成長率, せいちょうりつ) or 'interest rate' (利率, りりつ). Note that while 'rate' and 'ratio' are closely related, they are distinct concepts: 'rate' often implies a measure over time, while 'ratio' is a comparative measure between two quantities.

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