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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

あん an

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cheap, Relax

    Reading

    kunyomiやす

    yasu

    onyomiあん

    an

    Parts

    Roof Woman

    Example Word

    安保: security. The Japanese noun '安保 (あんぽ)' is an abbreviation of '安全保障 (あんぜんほしょう)', which means 'security' or 'safety'. It is commonly used in contexts related to national security, international relations, or defense policies. For example: The government is discussing security issues「政府は安保問題を話し合っている」(せいふはあんぽもんだいをはなしあっている). The treaty focuses on regional security「その条約は地域の安保に焦点を当てている」(そのじょうやくはちいきのあんぽにしょうてんをあてている). This term is often used in formal or political discussions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    234

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

    Reading

    kunyomiくら

    kura

    onyomiあん

    an

    Parts

    Sound Day, Sun

    Example Word

    暗い: dark or gloomy. The Japanese adjective '暗い (くらい)' primarily means 'dark', referring to a lack of light. It can also mean 'gloomy', describing a somber or depressing atmosphere. For example: The room is dark「部屋が暗い」(へやがくらい). His mood is gloomy「彼の気分は暗い」(かれのきぶんはくらい). This word is often used to describe physical darkness, such as a dark room or night, as well as emotional states or situations that feel heavy or depressing. Note that the second meaning is distinct and unrelated to the first, as it refers to an emotional or atmospheric quality rather than a physical one.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    341

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plan, Proposal

    Reading

    onyomiあん

    an

    Parts

    Cheap, Relax Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    案: plan. The Japanese noun '案 (あん)' primarily means 'plan' or 'proposal'. It refers to a thought-out idea or strategy intended to achieve a specific goal. This word is often used in formal or business contexts, such as discussing project plans or proposals. For example: We need to discuss the plan「案を話し合う必要がある」(あんをはなしあうひつようがある). His proposal was accepted「彼の案は受け入れられた」(かれのあんはうけいれられた). Additionally, '案' can sometimes imply a draft or preliminary idea, as in '案を練る (あんをねる)', which means 'to refine a plan'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    535

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

    Reading

    kunyomiやみ

    yami

    onyomiおん

    on

    あん

    an

    Parts

    Gate Sound

    Example Word

    闇: darkness. The Japanese noun '闇 (やみ)' means 'darkness'. It refers to the absence of light, often used to describe physical darkness, such as in a room or at night. It can also metaphorically represent emotional or moral darkness, such as despair, ignorance, or evil. For example: The room was filled with darkness「部屋は闇に包まれていた」(へやはやみにつつまれていた). He fell into the darkness of despair「彼は絶望の闇に落ちた」(かれはぜつぼうのやみにおちた). The word can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '闇取引 (やみとりひき)' (black market dealings).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    927

    Handwriting

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