Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Enter

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 乀Stretch

Example Word

入り: entrance or inclusion. The Japanese noun '入り (いり)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'entrance,' referring to the act of entering or the place where one enters. For example: the entrance to the park is over there「公園の入りはあそこです」(こうえんのいりはあそこです). The second meaning is 'inclusion,' referring to something being included or added. For example: this dish has a lot of vegetable inclusions「この料理は野菜の入りが多いです」(このりょうりはやさいのいりがおおいです). The word can also be used in compound words like '入り口 (いりぐち)' meaning 'entrance' or 'entryway.'

Radical

入

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

43

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Breasts, Milk

Reading

Parts

孚 乚

Example Word

牛乳: milk. The Japanese noun '牛乳 (ぎゅうにゅう)' refers specifically to cow's milk. It is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as when buying milk at the store or drinking it. For example: I drink milk every morning「毎朝牛乳を飲みます」(まいあさぎゅうにゅうをのみます). This milk is delicious「この牛乳は美味しいです」(このぎゅうにゅうはおいしいです). It is important to note that '牛乳' specifically refers to cow's milk and not other types of milk, such as soy milk or almond milk, which have different names in Japanese.

Radical

乛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1089

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Soft, Gentle

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 矛Halberd

Example Word

柔道: judo. The Japanese noun '柔道 (じゅうどう)' refers to the martial art of judo, which originated in Japan. Judo emphasizes using an opponent's strength and momentum against them, focusing on throws, pins, and joint locks rather than strikes. It is both a competitive sport and a method of physical and mental training. Example sentences: I practice judo「私は柔道を練習します」(わたしはじゅうどうをれんしゅうします). Judo is a traditional Japanese martial art「柔道は日本の伝統的な武道です」(じゅうどうはにほんのでんとうてきなぶどうです).

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1246

Handwriting