Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Night

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 亻Person (人)夂Late 丶Dot

Example Word

真夜中: midnight. The Japanese noun '真夜中 (まよなか)' means 'midnight'. It refers to the middle of the night, specifically around 12:00 AM. This word is often used to describe the time when it is darkest and quietest. For example: I woke up at midnight「真夜中に目が覚めた」(まよなかにめがさめた). The party lasted until midnight「パーティーは真夜中まで続いた」(ぱーてぃーはまよなかまでつづいた). It can also be used metaphorically to describe a time of deep darkness or stillness, such as in literature or poetry.

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

105

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Field

Reading

Parts

里Hometown 予Beforehand

Example Word

野球: baseball. The Japanese noun '野球 (やきゅう)' means 'baseball'. It refers to the sport of baseball, which is widely popular in Japan. The word is used in various contexts, such as discussing games, players, or the sport in general. For example: I like baseball「私は野球が好きです」(わたしはやきゅうがすきです). He plays baseball「彼は野球をします」(かれはやきゅうをします). The term is also used in compound words, such as '野球場 (やきゅうじょう)' (baseball stadium) or '野球選手 (やきゅうせんしゅ)' (baseball player).

Radical

里

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

146

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Melting, Smelting

Reading

Parts

冫Ice (水)台Pedestal, Machine

Radical

冫

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1893

Handwriting