Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Departure

Reading

Parts

癶Dotted tent 开Open

Example Word

発する: emit. The Japanese verb '発する (はっする)' means 'to emit' or 'to give off'. It is used to describe the act of releasing or producing something, such as sound, light, heat, or even abstract concepts like opinions or emotions. For example: The machine emits a loud noise「その機械は大きな音を発する」(そのきかいはおおきなおとをはっする). He expressed his opinion「彼は意見を発した」(かれはけんをはっした). This verb is often used in formal or technical contexts and can be combined with various nouns to describe what is being emitted.

Radical

癶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

188

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pluck, Extract

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)友Friend

Example Word

見抜く: see through. The Japanese verb '見抜く (みぬく)' means 'to see through' or 'to perceive the true nature of something'. It is often used to describe the ability to discern someone's true intentions, motives, or the reality of a situation that is not immediately obvious. For example: He saw through my lie「彼は私の嘘を見抜いた」(かれはわたしのうそをみぬいた). She can see through people's intentions「彼女は人の意図を見抜くことができる」(かのじょはひとのいとをみぬくことができる). This verb is commonly used in contexts where insight or perceptiveness is required to understand something hidden or not easily noticeable.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

526

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hair

Reading

Parts

髟 友Friend

Example Word

髪: hair. The Japanese noun '髪 (かみ)' refers to 'hair', specifically the hair on one's head. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to talk about hair care, hairstyles, or hair-related issues. For example: Her hair is long「彼女の髪は長い」(かのじょのかみはながい). I need to cut my hair「髪を切る必要がある」(かみをきるひつようがある). The word can also be used in compound words, such as '髪型 (かみがた)' meaning 'hairstyle'. Note that '髪' specifically refers to head hair and not body hair, which is typically referred to as '毛 (け)'.

Radical

髟

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

657

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bowl

Reading

Parts

釒Gold (金)本Book, Origin

Example Word

鉢: bowl or pot. The Japanese noun '鉢 (はち)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'bowl', referring to a deep, round container used for holding food or liquids. The second is 'pot', specifically a container used for planting or holding plants. For example: a rice bowl「ご飯の鉢」(ごはんのはち). a flower pot「花の鉢」(はなのはち). The word can also refer to the shape of something resembling a bowl or pot, such as the crown of a hat or the top of a mountain. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, particularly in gardening or dining.

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1125

Handwriting