字Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Lucky, Good luck

Reading

Parts

口Mouth 士Samurai

Example Word

吉: luck. The Japanese noun '吉 (きち)' primarily means 'luck' or 'good fortune'. It is often used in contexts related to auspiciousness or favorable outcomes. This term is commonly seen in traditional settings, such as in fortune-telling (omikuji) or in names of places and people to convey a sense of prosperity. For example: This is a lucky day「今日は吉の日だ」(きょうはきちのひだ). The fortune slip says good luck「おみくじは吉と言っている」(おみくじはきちといっている). Note that '吉' can also appear in compound words or names, where it retains its connotation of positivity and good fortune.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

175

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Stuff, Packed

Reading

Parts

吉Lucky, Good luck 訁Say (言)

Example Word

詰まり: in short. The Japanese adverb '詰まり (つまり)' is used to summarize or conclude a point, often translating to 'in short', 'in other words', or 'that is to say'. It is commonly used to rephrase or clarify a previous statement, making it easier to understand. For example: In short, he is busy「つまり、彼は忙しい」(つまり、かれはいそがしい). That is to say, we need to hurry「つまり、急ぐ必要がある」(つまり、いそぐひつようがある). It can also be used to indicate the essence or main point of something, as in 'The point is, we need to save money'「つまり、お金を節約する必要がある」(つまり、おかねをせつやくするひつようがある).

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

822

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beg

Reading

Example Word

乞食: beggar. The Japanese noun '乞食 (こじき)' refers to a 'beggar', someone who asks for money or food as charity. This term is often used in historical or literary contexts and can carry a somewhat archaic or harsh tone. It is important to note that this word is not commonly used in modern, polite conversation, as it may be considered derogatory. Example sentences: The beggar sat by the temple「乞食が寺のそばに座っていた」(こじきがてらのそばにすわっていた). He gave some money to the beggar「彼は乞食にお金をあげた」(かれはこじきにおかねをあげた).

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1165

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Ingest, Consume

Reading

Parts

契Pledge 口Mouth

Example Word

喫茶店: coffee shop. The Japanese noun '喫茶店 (きっさてん)' refers to a 'coffee shop' or 'café'. It is a place where people go to drink coffee, tea, and other beverages, often accompanied by light snacks or desserts. Unlike modern cafés, traditional 喫茶店 often have a retro or nostalgic atmosphere. Example sentences: Let's meet at the coffee shop「喫茶店で会いましょう」(きっさてんであいましょう). This coffee shop has delicious cake「この喫茶店はケーキが美味しい」(このきっさてんはケーキがおいしい).

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1649

Handwriting