Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Army

Reading

Parts

冖Crown 車Car

Example Word

軍事: military. The Japanese noun '軍事 (ぐんじ)' refers to matters related to the military or armed forces. It encompasses activities, strategies, and operations associated with warfare or defense. This term is often used in formal or official contexts. For example: The country strengthened its military「その国は軍事を強化した」(そのくにはぐんじをきょうかした). Military technology is advancing rapidly「軍事技術は急速に進歩している」(ぐんじぎじゅつはきゅうそくにしんぽしている). The term can also be used in compound words, such as '軍事力 (ぐんじりょく)' (military power) or '軍事基地 (ぐんじきち)' (military base).

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

328

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Group, Flock

Reading

Parts

君Ruler, You 羊Sheep

Example Word

群衆: crowd. The Japanese noun '群衆 (ぐんしゅう)' refers to a 'crowd' or a large group of people gathered together. It is often used to describe a mass of people in public spaces, such as during events, protests, or in busy areas. The word carries a neutral tone and can be used in both positive and negative contexts. For example: The crowd cheered loudly「群衆は大声で歓声を上げた」(ぐんしゅうはおおごえでかんせいをあげた). The crowd dispersed quickly「群衆はすぐに解散した」(ぐんしゅうはすぐにかいさんした). Note that '群衆' emphasizes the collective nature of the group, often implying a sense of unity or shared purpose among the individuals.

Radical

羊

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

790

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

County, District

Reading

Parts

君Ruler, You ⻏Mound (阜)

Example Word

郡: county. The Japanese noun '郡 (ぐん)' refers to a 'county', which is an administrative division in Japan, smaller than a prefecture but larger than a city, town, or village. This term is used in geographical and administrative contexts to denote a specific area within a prefecture. For example: This county is known for its beautiful landscapes「この郡は美しい景色で知られています」(このぐんはうつくしいけしきでしられています). The county office is located in the center of the town「郡役所は町の中心にあります」(ぐんやくしょはまちのちゅうしんにあります). It's important to note that '郡' is a formal term and is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to more specific terms like '市 (し)' (city) or '町 (まち)' (town).

Radical

邑

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1222

Handwriting