Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Arrive, Wear

Reading

Parts

目Eye ⺶Sheep (羊)

Example Word

下着: underwear. The Japanese noun '下着 (したぎ)' refers to 'underwear'. It is a general term used to describe clothing worn beneath outer garments, typically next to the skin. This includes items like bras, panties, undershirts, and boxers. The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and casual contexts. For example: I bought new underwear「新しい下着を買いました」(あたらしいしたぎをかいました). Please wash the underwear「下着を洗ってください」(したぎをあらってください). The term is commonly used in everyday conversations and is essential when discussing clothing or laundry.

Radical

目

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

168

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Chopsticks

Reading

Parts

⺮Bamboo (竹)者Someone

Example Word

割り箸: chopsticks. The Japanese noun '割り箸 (わりばし)' refers to disposable wooden chopsticks that are typically used in Japanese cuisine. These chopsticks are made from a single piece of wood that is partially split down the middle, allowing the user to easily separate them into two individual chopsticks. They are commonly found in restaurants, bento boxes, and for takeout meals. Example sentences: Please use these disposable chopsticks「この割り箸を使ってください」(このわりばしをつかってください). The restaurant provides disposable chopsticks「そのレストランは割り箸を提供します」(そのレストランはわりばしをていきょうします).

Radical

竹

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1733

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Legitimate heir, Legitimate wife

Reading

Parts

女Woman 啇

Radical

女

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2062

Handwriting