Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Night

Reading

Parts

亠Lid 亻Person (人)夂Late 丶Dot

Example Word

夜明け: dawn. The Japanese noun '夜明け (よあけ)' refers to the time of day when the sun begins to rise, marking the transition from night to day. It is often associated with the first light of the morning and the beginning of a new day. This word carries a poetic and serene nuance, often used in literature or to describe peaceful moments. For example: The dawn was beautiful「夜明けが美しかった」(よあけがうつくしかった). We arrived at dawn「夜明けに到着した」(よあけにとうちゃくした). It can also symbolize new beginnings or hope, as in '夜明け前 (よあけまえ) (before dawn)'.

Radical

夕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

105

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Field

Reading

Parts

里Hometown 予Beforehand

Example Word

プロ野球: pro baseball. The Japanese noun 'プロ野球 (プロやきゅう)' refers to 'professional baseball' in Japan. It specifically denotes the organized league of professional baseball teams and players in the country. This term is widely used in sports contexts and media. Example sentences: I enjoy watching professional baseball「プロ野球を見るのが好きです」(プロやきゅうをみるのがすきです). He plays in professional baseball「彼はプロ野球でプレーしています」(かれはプロやきゅうでプレーしています). The term is distinct from amateur or school baseball leagues.

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