Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Remainder

Reading

Parts

歹Bad 㦮

Example Word

残る: remain. The Japanese verb '残る (のこる)' means 'to remain' or 'to be left over'. It is used to describe something that stays behind or continues to exist after other things have been removed, used, or have disappeared. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as physical objects, time, or abstract concepts. For example: There is still some food left「まだ食べ物が残っている」(まだたべものがのこっている). Only a few minutes remain「あと数分しか残っていない」(あとすうふんしかのこっていない). The memory of that day remains「あの日の記憶が残っている」(あのひのきおくがのこっている). It is important to note that '残る' often implies that something is left in a state that was not originally intended or expected.

Radical

歹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

298

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

A while, Temporarily

Reading

Parts

日Day, Sun 斬Slice

Example Word

暫く: awhile. The Japanese adverb '暫く (しばらく)' means 'awhile' or 'for a short time'. It is used to indicate a period of time that is not very long, but not necessarily specified. This word can be used in various contexts, such as waiting, not seeing someone for some time, or taking a break. For example: I haven't seen you for awhile「暫く会っていないね」(しばらくあっていないね). Let's rest for awhile「暫く休みましょう」(しばらくやすみましょう). It can also imply a sense of anticipation or preparation for something that will happen after this short period, as in '暫くお待ちください (しばらくおまちください) (Please wait for a moment).'

Radical

日

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

943

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Slice

Reading

Parts

車Car 斤Axe, Catty

Radical

斤

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1059

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cruel, Wretched

Reading

Parts

忄 参Participate

Example Word

惨め: miserable. The Japanese adjective '惨め (みじめ)' means 'miserable'. It is used to describe a state of extreme unhappiness, suffering, or pitifulness. This word often conveys a sense of deep emotional distress or a situation that evokes pity. For example: I felt miserable after failing the exam「試験に落ちて惨めだった」(しけんにおちてみじめだった). He looked miserable after losing his job「仕事を失って惨めそうだった」(しごとをうしなってみじめそうだった). The word can also describe situations or conditions that are pitiful or wretched, such as 'a miserable life' (惨めな生活, みじめなせいかつ).

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1352

Handwriting