Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Talk

Reading

Parts

言Say 舌Tongue

Example Word

話す: talk or speak. The Japanese verb '話す (はなす)' primarily means 'to speak' or 'to talk'. It is used to describe the act of communicating verbally with someone. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as casual conversations, formal discussions, or storytelling. For example: I speak Japanese「私は日本語を話す」(わたしはにほんごをはなす). Let's talk about it「それについて話しましょう」(それについてはなししましょう). Note that '話す' often requires a particle like 'を' or 'と' to indicate the object of the conversation or the person being spoken to, as in '友達と話す (ともだちとはなす) (talk with a friend)'.

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

57

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Peace

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 口Mouth

Example Word

和室: tatami. The Japanese noun '和室 (わしつ)' refers to a traditional Japanese-style room, typically characterized by tatami flooring, sliding doors (fusuma or shoji), and minimalistic decor. These rooms are often used for sleeping, tea ceremonies, or other traditional activities. For example: The guest room is a tatami room「客室は和室です」(きゃくしつはわしつです). I prefer sleeping in a tatami room「和室で寝るのが好きです」(わしつでねるのがすきです). The term '和室' contrasts with '洋室 (ようしつ)', which refers to Western-style rooms with carpets or wooden floors.

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

313

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grip, Grasp

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)巴Swirling water

Example Word

把握: grasp or understanding. The Japanese noun '把握 (はあく)' refers to the act of grasping or comprehending something, either physically or mentally. It can mean physically holding onto something, but it is more commonly used to describe the mental act of understanding or comprehending a concept, situation, or information. For example: I have a good grasp of the situation「状況を把握しています」(じょうきょうをはあくしています). It is important to grasp the main points「要点を把握することが大切です」(ようてんをはあくすることがたいせつです). The word is often used in formal or professional contexts to describe a clear understanding of complex matters.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1766

Handwriting