Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Come

Reading

Parts

米Rice 一One

Example Word

以来: since. The Japanese noun '以来 (いらい)' means 'since' and is used to indicate a period of time starting from a specific point in the past up to the present. It is often used to describe events, situations, or conditions that have continued from a past moment until now. For example: I haven't seen him since last year「去年以来彼に会っていない」(きょねんいらいかれにあっていない). Since moving to Tokyo, I've been very busy「東京に引っ越して以来、とても忙しい」(とうきょうにひっこしていらい、とてもいそがしい). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts and can be paired with various time expressions to specify the starting point.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

5

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Ask, Trust

Reading

Parts

束Bundle, Bind 頁Page

Example Word

頼もしい: reliable. The Japanese adjective '頼もしい (たのもしい)' means 'reliable' or 'dependable'. It is used to describe someone or something that can be trusted or relied upon, often implying strength, capability, or a sense of reassurance. For example: He is a reliable person「彼は頼もしい人だ」(かれはたのもしいひとだ). This team looks dependable「このチームは頼もしい」(このチームはたのもしい). The word can also carry a nuance of admiration or pride, especially when referring to someone who has grown or improved significantly. For instance: My son has become so dependable「息子が頼もしくなった」(むすこがたのもしくなった).

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

424

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shallows, Rapids

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)頼Ask, Trust

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1000

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Thunder, Lightning

Reading

Parts

⻗ 田Rice field

Example Word

雷: thunder. The Japanese noun '雷 (かみなり)' means 'thunder'. It refers to the loud, rumbling sound that accompanies lightning during a storm. This word is often used in weather-related contexts and can evoke a sense of power or fear due to the loud and sudden nature of thunder. For example: The thunder is loud「雷が大きい」(かみなりがおおきい). I am scared of thunder「雷が怖い」(かみなりがこわい). In Japanese culture, thunder is sometimes associated with the gods or supernatural forces, adding a layer of cultural significance to the word.

Radical

雨

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1440

Handwriting