Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Art, Performance

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 云Say

Example Word

文芸: literature. The Japanese noun '文芸 (ぶんげい)' refers to 'literature' or 'literary arts'. It encompasses written works, especially those considered to have artistic or intellectual value. This term is often used in contexts related to the study, creation, or appreciation of literary works. For example: She studies literature「彼女は文芸を勉強しています」(かのじょはぶんげいをべんきょうしています). This magazine focuses on literature「この雑誌は文芸に焦点を当てています」(このざっしはぶんげいにしょうてんをあてています). The term can also refer to the broader field of literary arts, including poetry, novels, and essays.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

388

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Welcome

Reading

Parts

⻌Walk 卬

Example Word

出迎え: greeting. The Japanese noun '出迎え (でむかえ)' refers to the act of greeting someone, particularly when meeting them at a specific location, such as an airport, station, or entrance. It implies going out of one's way to welcome or receive someone. For example: I went to the airport to greet my friend「友達を出迎えるために空港に行った」(ともだちをでむかえるためにくうこうにいった). The hotel staff provided a warm greeting「ホテルのスタッフが温かい出迎えをしてくれた」(ホテルのスタッフがあたたかいでむかえをしてくれた). This word is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as business meetings or welcoming guests.

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

870

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Visit a shrine

Reading

Parts

訁Say (言)旨Purport, Delicious

Example Word

初詣で: first shrine visit. The Japanese verbal noun '初詣で (はつもうで)' refers to the first shrine or temple visit of the New Year, a traditional practice in Japan. It is a cultural custom where people visit shrines or temples to pray for good fortune, health, and happiness in the coming year. This visit typically occurs during the first few days of January. For example: We went for our first shrine visit on New Year's Day「私たちは元旦に初詣でに行きました」(わたしたちはがんたんにはつもうでにいきました). Many people do their first shrine visit at midnight「多くの人が深夜に初詣でをします」(おおくのひとがしんやにはつもうでをします). The term is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and reflects the importance of spirituality and tradition in welcoming the New Year.

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1627

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Whale

Reading

Parts

魚Fish 京Capital

Radical

魚

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1910

Handwriting