Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Talk

Reading

Parts

言Say 舌Tongue

Example Word

話し合い: discussion. The Japanese noun '話し合い (はなしあい)' means 'discussion'. It refers to a conversation or dialogue where people exchange ideas, opinions, or information to reach a mutual understanding or decision. This word is often used in formal or collaborative settings, such as meetings, negotiations, or problem-solving scenarios. For example: We had a discussion about the project「プロジェクトについて話し合いをしました」(ぷろじぇくとについてはなしあいをしました). The discussion led to a good solution「話し合いが良い解決策につながりました」(はなしあいがよいかいけつさくにつながりました). Note that '話し合い' emphasizes the mutual exchange of ideas, unlike one-sided conversations.

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

57

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Peace

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 口Mouth

Example Word

和式: Japanese style. The Japanese noun '和式 (わしき)' refers to something that is in the traditional Japanese style or format. It is often used to describe things like architecture, design, or even customs that follow traditional Japanese aesthetics or practices. For example: a Japanese-style room「和式の部屋」(わしきのへや). This term is commonly contrasted with '洋式 (ようしき)', which means 'Western-style'. Another example: a Japanese-style toilet「和式トイレ」(わしきトイレ).

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