Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Horse

Reading

Parts

三Three 丨Stick 灬Fire (火)㇉Bent hook

Example Word

馬: horse. The Japanese noun '馬 (うま)' means 'horse'. This word refers to the animal, specifically the domesticated species Equus ferus caballus. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in idiomatic expressions. For example: I saw a horse at the farm「牧場で馬を見た」(ぼくじょうでうまをみた). The horse is running fast「馬が速く走っている」(うまがはやくはしっている). In Japanese culture, horses have historical significance, often associated with samurai and traditional festivals. The word can also appear in compound words, such as '競馬 (けいば)' (horse racing).

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

149

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Old woman

Reading

Parts

波Wave 女Woman

Example Word

婆さん: old woman or grandmother. The Japanese noun '婆さん (ばあさん)' can refer to one's grandmother or, more generally, an elderly woman. It is a colloquial term and can be used affectionately or neutrally, depending on the context. For example: my grandmother is kind「私の婆さんは優しい」(わたしのばあさんはやさしい). That old woman is walking slowly「あの婆さんはゆっくり歩いている」(あのばあさんはゆっくりあるいている). Note that while it can be affectionate, it may also carry a slightly informal or rustic tone, so it's important to consider the relationship and setting when using it.

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

762

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Abuse, Insult

Reading

Parts

罒Net 馬Horse

Radical

网

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1615

Handwriting