Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Art, Performance

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 云Say

Example Word

芸: art. The Japanese noun '芸 (げい)' refers to 'art' or 'performance'. It is often used to describe artistic skills, performances, or crafts, particularly in traditional Japanese contexts. For example: she is skilled in traditional Japanese arts「彼女は伝統的な日本の芸に熟練している」(かのじょはでんとうてきなにほんのげいにじゅくれんしている). The geisha performed a beautiful art「芸者が美しい芸を披露した」(げいしゃがうつくしいげいをひろうした). This word can also refer to specific skills or techniques, such as in martial arts or other disciplines. It carries a connotation of refinement and mastery.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

388

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Welcome

Reading

Parts

⻌Walk 卬

Example Word

迎える: receive or welcome. The Japanese verb '迎える (むかえる)' primarily means 'to welcome' or 'to receive'. It is used when someone or something is being welcomed or received, often in a formal or ceremonial context. For example: We welcomed the new year「新年を迎えた」(しんねんをむかえた). The company received a new CEO「会社は新しいCEOを迎えた」(かいしゃはあたらしいCEOをむかえた). This verb can also be used in more casual settings, such as welcoming guests to a home. It's important to note that '迎える' often implies a sense of anticipation or preparation for the arrival of someone or something.

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