Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Come

Reading

Parts

米Rice 一One

Example Word

出来事: event. The Japanese noun '出来事 (できごと)' means 'event' or 'incident'. It refers to something that happens or occurs, often with a sense of significance or importance. This word is commonly used to describe notable occurrences, whether they are personal, historical, or everyday events. For example: That was an unexpected event「それは予期しない出来事だった」(それはよきしないできごとだった). The events of that day changed everything「その日の出来事がすべてを変えた」(そのひのできごとがすべてをかえた). The word can also imply a sense of narrative or story, as in 'a series of events'.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

5

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Ask, Trust

Reading

Parts

束Bundle, Bind 頁Page

Example Word

頼り: reliance. The Japanese noun '頼り (たより)' means 'reliance' or 'dependence'. It refers to the act of relying on someone or something for support, help, or guidance. This word is often used in contexts where trust or dependence is implied, such as in relationships or when seeking assistance. For example: I have no one to rely on「頼りにする人がいない」(たよりにするひとがいない). He is my only reliance「彼が私の唯一の頼りだ」(かれがわたしのゆいいつのたよりだ). The word can also be used to describe something that serves as a source of support or information, such as a guide or reference.

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