Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Cloudy

Reading

Parts

日Day, Sun 雲Cloud

Example Word

曇る: cloud or gloom. The Japanese verb '曇る (くもる)' primarily means 'to become cloudy' or 'to cloud over', referring to the sky or weather. It can also metaphorically describe a person's mood or expression becoming gloomy or clouded. For example: The sky is cloudy today「今日は空が曇っている」(きょうはそらがくもっている). Her face clouded with sadness「彼女の顔は悲しみで曇った」(かのじょのかおはかなしみでくもった). This verb is commonly used in weather forecasts and everyday conversations about the weather or emotional states.

Radical

日

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1436

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Blunt, Dull

Reading

Parts

金Gold 屯Barracks, Station troops

Example Word

鈍感: insensitive. The Japanese adjectival noun '鈍感 (どんかん)' means 'insensitive'. It describes a person who is not easily affected by or aware of subtle changes, emotions, or situations. It can be used to describe someone who is emotionally or physically unresponsive. For example: he is insensitive to criticism「彼は批判に鈍感だ」(かれはひはんにどんかんだ). She is insensitive to cold「彼女は寒さに鈍感だ」(かのじょはさむさにどんかんだ). This word can also imply a lack of awareness or consideration for others' feelings, but it is not inherently negative and can sometimes be used humorously or neutrally.

Radical

金

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1598

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Indulge in, Covet

Reading

Parts

今Now 貝Shellfish

Radical

貝

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1895

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Rice bowl

Reading

Parts

井Well 丶Dot

Example Word

丼: bowl. The Japanese noun '丼 (どんぶり)' refers to a type of bowl, typically deep and used for serving rice dishes. It is commonly associated with dishes like '牛丼 (ぎゅうどん)' (beef bowl) or '親子丼 (おやこどん)' (chicken and egg bowl). The term can also refer to the dish itself served in such a bowl. For example: I ate a beef bowl「牛丼を食べた」(ぎゅうどんをたべた). This bowl is big「この丼は大きい」(このどんぶりはおおきい). The word is often used in the context of Japanese cuisine and dining.

Radical

丶

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2095

Handwriting