Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Fall

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 氵Water (水)各Each

Example Word

落とす: drop. The Japanese verb '落とす (おとす)' primarily means 'to drop' or 'to let something fall'. It is used when something is intentionally or accidentally dropped from a higher position to a lower one. This verb can also imply losing something valuable or failing to retain something. For example: I dropped my phone「携帯を落とした」(けいたいをおとした). He dropped the ball during the game「彼は試合中にボールを落とした」(かれはしあいちゅうにボールをおとした). Additionally, '落とす' can be used metaphorically, such as in the context of failing an exam: She failed the test「彼女はテストを落とした」(かのじょはテストをおとした).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

152

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Music, Pleasure

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 白White 冫Ice (水)

Example Word

楽器: instrument. The Japanese noun '楽器 (がっき)' refers to a musical instrument. This term is used to describe any device created or adapted to make musical sounds. It can be used in various contexts, such as discussing music education, performances, or personal hobbies. For example: I play a musical instrument「私は楽器を演奏します」(わたしはがっきをえんそうします). This store sells many musical instruments「この店は多くの楽器を売っています」(このみせはおおくのがっきをうっています). The word '楽器' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings and is essential vocabulary for anyone interested in music.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

259

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Entwine, Interlink

Reading

Parts

糸Thread 各Each

Example Word

絡む: entangle. The Japanese verb '絡む (からむ)' primarily means 'to entangle' or 'to get tangled'. It is used to describe situations where things become intertwined or complicated, either physically or metaphorically. For example: The thread got tangled「糸が絡んだ」(いとがからんだ). He always complicates things「彼はいつも話を絡ませる」(かれはいつもはなしをからませる). This verb can also imply involvement or interference, as in 'He got involved in the matter'「彼はその問題に絡んだ」(かれはそのもんだいにからんだ).

Radical

糸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1553

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dairy produce, Dairy

Reading

Parts

酉Bird of the zodiac 各Each

Radical

酉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2127

Handwriting