Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Minute, Part

Reading

Parts

八Eight 刀Sword

Example Word

分野: field. The Japanese noun '分野 (ぶんや)' refers to a specific 'field' or 'area' of study, expertise, or activity. It is commonly used to describe a particular domain or sector, such as academic disciplines, professional areas, or specialized interests. For example: He is an expert in the field of medicine「彼は医学の分野の専門家です」(かれはいがくのぶんやのせんもんかです). This research covers various fields「この研究はさまざまな分野をカバーしています」(このけんきゅうはさまざまなぶんやをかばーしています). The word can also imply a scope or range within which something operates or is relevant.

Radical

刀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

10

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Listen

Reading

Parts

門Gate 耳Ear

Example Word

聞く: listen or ask. The Japanese verb '聞く (きく)' has two primary meanings: 'to ask' and 'to listen'. When used to mean 'to ask', it refers to inquiring or seeking information from someone. For example: I asked the teacher「先生に聞いた」(せんせいにきいた). When used to mean 'to listen', it refers to the act of hearing or paying attention to sounds or speech. For example: I listened to music「音楽を聞いた」(おんがくをきいた). The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended. Note that '聞く' is often used in polite requests, such as '聞いてください (きいてください)' (please listen/ask).

Radical

耳

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

68

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Sentence

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 乂Govern

Example Word

英文: English writing. The Japanese noun '英文 (えいぶん)' refers to 'English writing' or 'text written in English'. It is commonly used to describe documents, articles, or any written material composed in the English language. For example: This is an English document「これは英文です」(これはえいぶんです). I read an English article「英文の記事を読みました」(えいぶんのきじをよみました). The term is often used in academic, professional, or formal contexts to specify that the content is in English.

Radical

文

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

74

Handwriting