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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

しゅう shuu

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gather

    Reading

    kunyomiあつ

    atsu

    つど

    tsudo

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Bird

    Example Word

    編集: editing. The Japanese verbal noun '編集 (へんしゅう)' means 'editing'. It refers to the process of revising, correcting, or preparing written, visual, or audio material for publication or presentation. This term is commonly used in contexts such as book editing, video editing, or magazine editing. For example: I am editing a book「本を編集しています」(ほんをへんしゅうしています). She is good at video editing「彼女は動画編集が得意です」(かのじょはどうがへんしゅうがとくいです). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '編集者 (へんしゅうしゃ)' (editor) or '編集作業 (へんしゅうさぎょう)' (editing work).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    322

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    End

    Reading

    kunyomi

    o

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    つい

    tsui

    Parts

    Thread Winter

    Example Word

    終了: end. The Japanese verbal noun '終了 (しゅうりょう)' means 'end' or 'completion'. It is used to indicate the conclusion or termination of an event, process, or activity. This word is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as the end of a program, meeting, or task. For example: The meeting has ended「会議が終了しました」(かいぎがしゅうりょうしました). The program will end at 5 PM「プログラムは午後5時に終了します」(プログラムはごご5じにしゅうりょうします). It can also be used in everyday situations, such as the end of a game or event. For example: The game is over「ゲームが終了しました」(ゲームがしゅうりょうしました).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    372

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Autumn

    Reading

    kunyomiあき

    aki

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Fire Cereal

    Example Word

    秋: autumn. The Japanese noun '秋 (あき)' means 'autumn' or 'fall'. It refers to the season between summer and winter, typically characterized by cooler weather and the changing colors of leaves. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, poetry, and literature to evoke the imagery and feelings associated with autumn. For example: Autumn is the best season「秋が一番好きな季節です」(あきがいちばんすきなきせつです). The leaves turn red in autumn「秋には葉が赤くなります」(あきにははがあかくなります). In Japanese culture, autumn is also associated with harvest, moon viewing, and various seasonal foods.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    527

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Religion

    Reading

    onyomiそう

    sou

    しゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Roof Show, Indicate

    Example Word

    宗: sect. The Japanese suffix '宗 (しゅう)' means 'sect' and is commonly used in the context of religious or philosophical schools. It refers to a specific branch or tradition within a larger religious or philosophical system. For example, in Buddhism, it is used to denote different sects such as Zen Buddhism (禅宗, ぜんしゅう) or Pure Land Buddhism (浄土宗, じょうどしゅう). The suffix can also be used more broadly to refer to any organized group or school of thought. Example sentences: He belongs to the Zen sect「彼は禅宗です」(かれはぜんしゅうです). This temple is affiliated with the Pure Land sect「この寺は浄土宗です」(このてらはじょうどしゅうです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    582

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Multitude

    Reading

    onyomiしゅ

    shu

    しゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Blood

    Example Word

    合衆: federation. The Japanese noun '合衆 (がっしゅう)' refers to a 'federation' or a union of states or groups. It is often used in the context of political or organizational structures where multiple entities come together under a unified system. For example, the United States is referred to as 'アメリカ合衆国 (あめりかがっしゅうこく)' in Japanese, which literally translates to 'United States of America'. Another example: The federation decided to implement new policies「合衆は新しい政策を実施することに決めた」(がっしゅうはあたらしいせいさくをじっしすることにきめた). This term is formal and is typically used in political or historical contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    610

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    State

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Dot River

    Example Word

    州: state. The Japanese noun '州 (しゅう)' refers to a 'state' or 'province', typically used in the context of administrative divisions within a country. It is commonly used to describe states in countries like the United States, such as California or Texas. For example: California is a state in the US「カリフォルニアはアメリカの州です」(かりふぉるにあはあめりかのしゅうです). Australia has six states「オーストラリアには6つの州があります」(おーすとらりあには6つのしゅうがあります). Note that '州' can also refer to regions or provinces in other contexts, but its primary meaning is 'state'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    645

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Learn

    Reading

    kunyomiなら

    nara

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Feather White

    Example Word

    見習う: learn. The Japanese verb '見習う (みならう)' means 'to learn by observing or following someone's example'. It is often used when someone is trying to acquire skills or knowledge by closely watching and imitating a more experienced person. This verb carries a nuance of respect and admiration for the person being observed. For example: I want to learn from my teacher「先生を見習いたい」(せんせいをみならいたい). He learned how to cook by watching his mother「彼は母親を見習って料理を覚えた」(かれはははおやをみならってりょうりをおぼえた). The verb can also imply a sense of apprenticeship or mentorship, where the learner is expected to follow the methods and practices of the person they are observing.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    727

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Circumference

    Reading

    kunyomiまわ

    mawa

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Mouth Enclosure

    Example Word

    周り: surroundings. The Japanese noun '周り (まわり)' refers to the area or environment around something or someone. It can be used to describe physical surroundings, such as the area around a house, or more abstract contexts, like the people around you. For example: The surroundings are quiet「周りは静かです」(まわりはしずかです). I looked around「周りを見回した」(まわりをみまわした). This word is often used to indicate proximity or the immediate environment of a subject.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    732

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Excel, Excellent

    Reading

    kunyomiひい

    hii

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Cereal

    Example Word

    優秀: excellent. The Japanese adjectival noun '優秀 (ゆうしゅう)' means 'excellent' and is used to describe someone or something that is outstanding, superior, or of high quality. It is often used to praise people, such as students, employees, or professionals, for their exceptional abilities or achievements. For example: He is an excellent student「彼は優秀な学生です」(かれはゆうしゅうながくせいです). This is an excellent product「これは優秀な製品です」(これはゆうしゅうなせいひんです). The term carries a formal tone and is commonly used in academic, professional, or evaluative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    746

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Settle, Concerning

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Capital

    Example Word

    就く: take or assume. The Japanese verb '就く (つく)' primarily means 'to take' or 'to assume' a position, role, or job. It is often used in formal contexts to describe starting a new job, position, or responsibility. For example: He took the position of manager「彼はマネージャーの職に就いた」(かれはマネージャーのしょくについた). She assumed the role of team leader「彼女はチームリーダーの役職に就いた」(かのじょはチームリーダーのやくしょくについた). This verb is also used in phrases like 'bedに就く (ベッドにつく)', meaning 'to go to bed'. It carries a formal tone and is typically used in professional or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    873

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discipline

    Reading

    kunyomiおさ

    osa

    onyomiしゅ

    shu

    しゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Person (人)

    Example Word

    修理: repair. The Japanese verbal noun '修理 (しゅうり)' means 'repair'. It refers to the act of fixing or restoring something that is broken or damaged. This word is commonly used in contexts involving mechanical, electronic, or structural repairs. For example: I will repair the car「車を修理します」(くるまをしゅうりします). The watch is under repair「時計は修理中です」(とけいはしゅうりちゅうです). It can also be used in a broader sense, such as repairing relationships or systems, though it is most frequently associated with physical objects.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    909

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boat

    Reading

    kunyomiふね

    fune

    ふな

    funa

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    942

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seize, Execute

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    しつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Soil Happiness Round

    Example Word

    執行: execution. The Japanese noun '執行 (しっこう)' refers to the act of carrying out or enforcing something, such as a law, plan, or decision. It is often used in formal or legal contexts. For example: the execution of the plan「計画の執行」(けいかくのしっこう). The execution of the law「法律の執行」(ほうりつのしっこう). This term can also be used in contexts like the execution of a will or the enforcement of a court order. It is important to note that this word carries a formal tone and is typically used in professional or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1013

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sleeve

    Reading

    kunyomiそで

    sode

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Reason

    Example Word

    半袖: short sleeve. The Japanese noun '半袖 (はんそで)' refers to 'short-sleeve' clothing, typically shirts or tops. It is commonly used to describe garments that have sleeves covering only the upper part of the arm, as opposed to full-length sleeves. For example: I bought a short-sleeve shirt「半袖のシャツを買いました」(はんそでのシャツをかいました). This short-sleeve shirt is comfortable「この半袖のシャツは快適です」(このはんそでのシャツはかいてきです). The term is often used in the context of summer clothing or casual wear.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1068

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attack, Inherit

    Reading

    kunyomiおそ

    oso

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Clothes

    Example Word

    襲う: attack. The Japanese verb '襲う (おそう)' primarily means 'to attack'. This verb is used to describe a sudden and often violent action against someone or something. It can refer to physical attacks, such as an animal attacking a person, or more abstract forms of attack, like a sudden storm or a wave of emotions. For example: The bear attacked the hiker「熊がハイカーを襲った」(くまがハイカーをおそった). A sudden feeling of sadness attacked her「突然の悲しみが彼女を襲った」(とつぜんのかなしみがかのじょをおそった). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe being overwhelmed by something, such as a wave of nostalgia or a sudden realization.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    22

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1102

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obtain

    Reading

    kunyomiおさ

    osa

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Again

    Example Word

    吸収: absorption. The Japanese verbal noun '吸収 (きゅうしゅう)' means 'absorption'. It refers to the process of taking in or assimilating something, such as liquids, knowledge, or resources. This word is often used in scientific, economic, or everyday contexts. For example: The sponge absorbs water「スポンジは水を吸収する」(スポンジはみずをきゅうしゅうする). The company absorbed its competitor「その会社は競争相手を吸収した」(そのかいしゃはきょうそうあいてをきゅうしゅうした). It can also be used metaphorically, such as absorbing knowledge or culture.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1107

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pick up

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Hand (手)Fit, Match

    Example Word

    拾う: pickup. The Japanese verb '拾う (ひろう)' means 'to pick up'. It is used when someone picks up something from the ground or a surface, often implying that the object was dropped or lost. This verb can also be used metaphorically to mean picking up on something, such as a signal or a hint. For example: I picked up a coin「私はコインを拾った」(わたしはこいんをひろう). He picked up on her subtle hint「彼は彼女の微妙なヒントを拾った」(かれはかのじょのびみょうなヒントをひろう). Note that this verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1175

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Celebrate

    Reading

    kunyomiいわ

    iwa

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    しゅく

    shuku

    Parts

    Cult (示)Older brother

    Example Word

    祝日: holiday. The Japanese noun '祝日 (しゅくじつ)' refers to a national holiday or public holiday in Japan. These are days officially recognized by the government, during which many businesses and schools are closed. Examples include New Year's Day (元日), Coming of Age Day (成人の日), and Culture Day (文化の日). For example: Tomorrow is a national holiday「明日は祝日です」(あしたはしゅくじつです). We have a day off because it's a public holiday「祝日なので休みです」(しゅくじつなのでやすみです). Note that '祝日' specifically refers to holidays established by law, as opposed to '休日 (きゅうじつ)', which can refer to any day off, including weekends.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1182

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stinking, Bad smell

    Reading

    kunyomiくさ

    kusa

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Self Big

    Example Word

    面倒臭い: troublesome. The Japanese adjective '面倒臭い (めんどうくさい)' means 'troublesome' or 'a pain'. It is used to describe something that is bothersome, annoying, or requires too much effort. This word carries a slightly informal tone and is often used in casual conversation. For example: This homework is troublesome「この宿題は面倒臭い」(このしゅくだいはめんどうくさい). Dealing with that person is a pain「あの人と関わるのは面倒臭い」(あのひととかかわるのはめんどうくさい). The word combines '面倒 (めんどう)', meaning 'trouble' or 'hassle', with '臭い (くさい)', which adds a sense of unpleasantness or reluctance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1192

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Week

    Reading

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Walk Circumference

    Example Word

    来週: next week. The Japanese noun '来週 (らいしゅう)' means 'next week'. It is used to refer to the week immediately following the current one. This term is commonly used in planning, scheduling, and discussing future events. For example: I will go to Tokyo next week「来週東京に行きます」(らいしゅうとうきょうにいきます). The meeting is next week「会議は来週です」(かいぎはらいしゅうです). It is important to note that '来週' is a specific time reference and is often used in both casual and formal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    1241

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ugly

    Reading

    kunyomiみにく

    miniku

    しこ

    shiko

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac Demon, Ogre

    Example Word

    醜い: ugly. The Japanese adjective '醜い (みにくい)' means 'ugly'. It is used to describe something or someone that is unattractive in appearance or behavior. This word can also be used metaphorically to describe actions or situations that are morally reprehensible or disgraceful. For example: That painting is ugly「その絵は醜い」(そのえはみにくい). His actions were ugly「彼の行動は醜かった」(かれのこうどうはみにくかった). It's important to note that this adjective can carry a strong negative connotation, so it should be used with caution.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1406

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kick

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ke

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    しゅく

    shuku

    Parts

    Foot (足)Settle, Concerning

    Example Word

    蹴る: kick. The Japanese verb '蹴る (ける)' means 'to kick'. It is used to describe the action of striking or hitting something with the foot. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: he kicked the ball「彼はボールを蹴った」(かれはボールをけった). She kicked the habit「彼女はその癖を蹴った」(かのじょはそのくせをけった). In the second example, '蹴る' is used figuratively to mean 'to quit' or 'to give up' a habit. The verb can also be used in various forms to indicate different tenses or levels of politeness.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1516

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prisoner, Criminal

    Reading

    kunyomiとら

    tora

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Person Box

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1646

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    Reading

    kunyomiうれ

    ure

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Heart Autumn

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1741

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reward, Repay

    Reading

    kunyomiむく

    muku

    onyomiしゅ

    shu

    とう

    tou

    しゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac State

    Example Word

    報酬: reward or compensation. The Japanese noun '報酬 (ほうしゅう)' refers to a reward or compensation given in return for services, work, or effort. It is commonly used in professional or contractual contexts to describe payment, bonuses, or other forms of remuneration. For example: The company paid a generous reward for his hard work「会社は彼の努力に対して寛大な報酬を支払った」(かいしゃはかれのどりょくにたいしてかんだいなほうしゅうをしはらった). The compensation for the project was fair「そのプロジェクトの報酬は公平だった」(そのプロジェクトのほうしゅうはこうへいだった). Note that '報酬' often implies a formal or agreed-upon exchange, distinguishing it from casual gifts or tips.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1878

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feel ashamed

    Reading

    kunyomiはじ

    haji

    ha

    すすめ

    susume

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    Parts

    Sheep (羊) 丿Katakana no

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1898

    Handwriting

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