Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Read

Reading

Parts

言Say 売Sell

Example Word

読み: reading. The Japanese noun '読み (よみ)' refers to the act or process of reading, or the way something is read. It can denote the pronunciation of a word or kanji, or the interpretation of a text. For example: the reading of this kanji is difficult「この漢字の読みは難しい」(このかんじのよみはむずかしい). I enjoy reading books「本を読むのが好きです」(ほんをよむのがすきです). The word can also be used in contexts like fortune-telling, where it refers to the interpretation of signs or omens, as in 'the reading of the cards was accurate'「カードの読みは正確だった」(カードのよみはせいかくだった).

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

296

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Alone

Reading

Parts

犭 虫Insect

Example Word

独自: unique or independent. The Japanese adjectival noun '独自 (どくじ)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'unique', referring to something that is distinct or original, not shared with others. The second meaning is 'independent', indicating self-reliance or autonomy. This word is often used to describe methods, styles, or systems that are distinct from others. For example: The company developed a unique technology「その会社は独自の技術を開発した」(そのかいしゃはどくじのぎじゅつをかいはつした). She has an independent way of thinking「彼女は独自の考え方を持っている」(かのじょはどくじのかんがえかたをもっている). The nuance of '独自' often emphasizes originality or self-sufficiency, making it a versatile term in both business and personal contexts.

Radical

犬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

504

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Poison

Reading

Parts

龶Life (生)毋

Example Word

中毒: addiction. The Japanese verbal noun '中毒 (ちゅうどく)' refers to 'addiction' or 'poisoning'. It is used to describe a state of being addicted to something, such as a substance, activity, or behavior. It can also refer to poisoning, though this usage is less common in everyday conversation. For example: He has a smartphone addiction「彼はスマホ中毒です」(かれはスマホちゅうどくです). Food poisoning is dangerous「食中毒は危険です」(しょくちゅうどくはきけんです). The word is often combined with other nouns to specify the type of addiction or poisoning, such as 'アルコール中毒 (あるこーるちゅうどく)' (alcohol addiction) or '薬物中毒 (やくぶつちゅうどく)' (drug addiction).

Radical

毋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

675

Handwriting