Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
い i
kanji
意Meaning
Idea
Reading
i
Parts
音Sound 心Heart
Example Word
不得意: poor. The Japanese adjectival noun '不得意 (ふとくい)' means 'poor' or 'not good at'. It is used to describe a lack of skill or proficiency in a particular area. This term is often used in contexts where someone is expressing their weaknesses or areas where they struggle. For example: I am poor at math「私は数学が不得意です」(わたしはすうがくがふとくいです). He is not good at cooking「彼は料理が不得意だ」(かれはりょうりがふとくいだ). The term can be used in both formal and informal settings, and it is commonly paired with specific activities or subjects to indicate where one's lack of skill lies.
Radical
心
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
59
Handwriting
kanji
以Meaning
By means of
Reading
i
Example Word
以来: since. The Japanese noun '以来 (いらい)' means 'since' and is used to indicate a period of time starting from a specific point in the past up to the present. It is often used to describe events, situations, or conditions that have continued from a past moment until now. For example: I haven't seen him since last year「去年以来彼に会っていない」(きょねんいらいかれにあっていない). Since moving to Tokyo, I've been very busy「東京に引っ越して以来、とても忙しい」(とうきょうにひっこしていらい、とてもいそがしい). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts and can be paired with various time expressions to specify the starting point.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
128
Handwriting
kanji
違Meaning
Differ, Different
Reading
chiga
onyomiいi
Parts
⻌Walk 韋
Example Word
勘違い: misunderstanding. The Japanese verbal noun '勘違い (かんちがい)' means 'misunderstanding' or 'mistaken assumption'. It refers to a situation where someone has misunderstood or misinterpreted something, often leading to confusion or incorrect conclusions. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe minor or significant errors in perception or judgment. For example: I misunderstood the time「時間を勘違いした」(じかんをかんちがいした). She thought I was angry, but it was a misunderstanding「彼女は私が怒っていると勘違いした」(かのじょはわたしがおこっているとかんちがいした). The term can also imply a sense of self-awareness when realizing one's own mistake, as in 'I was mistaken'「勘違いしていた」(かんちがいしていた).
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
184
Handwriting
kanji
位Meaning
Rank
Reading
kurai
onyomiいi
Parts
亻Person (人)立Stand
Example Word
優位: superiority. The Japanese noun '優位 (ゆうい)' means 'superiority' or 'advantage'. It is used to describe a state where one side or entity is in a better or more dominant position compared to another. This term is often used in competitive contexts, such as sports, business, or debates. For example: Our team has the advantage「私たちのチームが優位にある」(わたしたちのチームがゆういにある). The company maintained its superiority in the market「その会社は市場で優位を保った」(そのかいしゃはしじょうでゆういをたもった). The word can also be used in abstract contexts, such as moral or intellectual superiority.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
366
Handwriting
kanji
為Meaning
Do, Sake
Reading
na
すsu
ためtame
onyomiいi
Example Word
為替: exchange. The Japanese noun '為替 (かわせ)' refers to 'exchange', particularly in the context of financial transactions. It is commonly used to describe the exchange of money, such as foreign exchange or money transfers. For example: I need to exchange dollars for yen「ドルを円に為替する必要がある」(ドルをえんにかわせするひつようがある). The bank handles international money transfers「その銀行は国際為替を扱っている」(そのぎんこうはこくさいかわせをあつかっている). This term is often used in financial and banking contexts, and it can also refer to bills of exchange or promissory notes in business transactions.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
436
Handwriting
kanji
異Meaning
Rare, Different
Reading
koto
onyomiいi
Parts
田Rice field 井Well
Example Word
異様: strange. The Japanese adjectival noun '異様 (いよう)' means 'strange' or 'unusual'. It is used to describe something that is out of the ordinary, peculiar, or abnormal. This word often carries a nuance of something being unsettling or eerie. For example: The atmosphere was strange「その雰囲気は異様だった」(そのふんいきはいようだった). His behavior was unusual「彼の行動は異様だった」(かれのこうどうはいようだった). '異様' is typically used in situations where something deviates significantly from what is considered normal or expected, and it can be applied to a wide range of contexts, including environments, behaviors, or appearances.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
453
Handwriting
kanji
衣Meaning
Clothes
Reading
koromo
onyomiいi
Parts
亠Lid 𧘇Garment (衣)
Example Word
衣: clothing. The Japanese noun '衣 (い)' refers to 'clothing' or 'garments'. It is often used in a formal or literary context to describe attire or apparel. This word can be found in compound words or phrases related to clothing, such as '衣装 (いしょう)' meaning 'costume' or 'outfit'. Example sentences include: She wore beautiful clothing「彼女は美しい衣を着ていた」(かのじょはうつくしいいをきていた). The clothing was made of silk「その衣は絹でできていた」(そのいはきぬでできていた). Note that '衣' is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to '服 (ふく)', which is a more general term for clothing.
Radical
衣
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
600
Radical Form
𧘇
Handwriting
kanji
医Meaning
Doctor
Reading
i
Parts
矢Arrow 匸Side enclosure
Example Word
医師: doctor. The Japanese noun '医師 (いし)' refers to a medical doctor, specifically someone who is licensed to practice medicine. This term is formal and is often used in professional or official contexts. It is distinct from more casual terms like 'お医者さん (おいしゃさん)', which is also used to refer to a doctor but in a more conversational or friendly tone. Example sentences: The doctor examined the patient「医師は患者を診察した」(いしはかんじゃをしんさつした). She became a doctor「彼女は医師になった」(かのじょはいしになった). Note that '医師' is typically used in written or formal speech, while 'お医者さん' is more common in everyday conversation.
Radical
匸
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
601
Handwriting
kanji
唯Meaning
Only, Solely
Reading
tada
onyomiいi
ゆいyui
Parts
口Mouth 隹Bird
Example Word
唯一: only. The Japanese noun '唯一 (ゆいいつ)' means 'only' or 'sole'. It is used to emphasize that something is unique, singular, or unparalleled in a given context. This word often carries a sense of exclusivity or rarity. For example: This is the only chance「これは唯一のチャンスです」(これはゆいいつのチャンスです). He is the only person who knows the truth「彼は唯一真実を知っている人です」(かれはゆいいつしんじつをしっているひとで す). The word can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as 'the only solution'「唯一の解決策」(ゆいいつのかいけつさく). Note that '唯一' is often used in formal or written contexts, and it conveys a strong sense of uniqueness.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
702
Handwriting
kanji
囲Meaning
Surround
Reading
kako
onyomiいi
Parts
井Well 口Mouth
Example Word
囲む: surround. The Japanese verb '囲む (かこむ)' means 'to surround'. It is used to describe the action of encircling or enclosing something or someone. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as physically surrounding an object, or metaphorically surrounding a topic or idea. For example: The children surrounded the teacher「子供たちは先生を囲んだ」(こどもたちはせんせいをかこんだ). The garden is surrounded by a fence「庭は柵で囲まれている」(にわはさくでかこまれている). The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as surrounding a problem or issue with attention or discussion.
Radical
囗
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
711
Handwriting
kanji
易Meaning
Easy
Reading
yasa
onyomiえきeki
いi
Parts
日Day, Sun 勿Must not
Example Word
容易: easy. The Japanese adjectival noun '容易 (ようい)' means 'easy' or 'simple'. It is used to describe tasks, situations, or actions that require little effort or are straightforward. This word often carries a formal tone and is commonly used in written or formal speech. For example: This problem is easy to solve「この問題は容易に解決できる」(このもんだいはよういにかいけつできる). It is not easy to achieve success「成功を収めるのは容易ではない」(せいこうをおさめるのはよういではない). Note that '容易' is often paired with verbs like 'できる' or 'ではない' to express feasibility or difficulty.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
718
Handwriting
kanji
移Meaning
Move, Transfer
Reading
utsu
onyomiいi
Parts
禾Cereal 多Many
Example Word
移転: relocation. The Japanese verbal noun '移転 (いてん)' means 'relocation'. It refers to the act of moving or transferring something, such as a business, office, or residence, from one place to another. This term is commonly used in formal or business contexts. For example: The company's relocation was completed「会社の移転が完了した」(かいしゃのいてんがかんりょうした). The office relocation will start next month「オフィスの移転は来月から始まる」(オフィスのいてんはらいげつからはじまる). Note that '移転' can also imply a change in location for abstract concepts, such as the transfer of rights or responsibilities.
Radical
禾
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
742
Handwriting
kanji
遺Meaning
Leave behind
Reading
noko
onyomiいi
ゆいyui
Parts
⻌Walk 貴Precious
Example Word
遺言: will. The Japanese noun '遺言 (ゆいごん)' refers to a 'will' or 'testament', specifically a legal document that states a person's wishes regarding the distribution of their property and the care of any minor children after their death. It can also refer to a dying wish or last words. For example: He left a will「彼は遺言を残した」(かれはゆいごんをのこした). The will was read after the funeral「遺言は葬式の後に読まれた」(ゆいごんはそうしきのあとによまれた). It's important to note that this word is often used in legal contexts, but can also be used more generally to refer to a person's final wishes.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
876
Handwriting
kanji
依Meaning
Reliant, Depend on
Reading
yo
onyomiえe
いi
Parts
亻Person (人)衣Clothes
Example Word
依然: still or unchanged. The Japanese adverb '依然 (いぜん)' means 'still' or 'unchanged'. It is used to indicate that a situation or condition remains the same as before, often implying a lack of progress or change. This word is commonly used in formal or written contexts. For example: The problem is still unresolved「問題は依然として解決されていない」(もんだいはいぜんとしてかいけつされていない). The situation remains unchanged「状況は依然として変わらない」(じょうきょうはいぜんとしてかわらない). Note that '依然' is often paired with particles like 'として' to emphasize the continuity of a state.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
896
Handwriting
kanji
威Meaning
Might, Intimidate
Reading
i
Parts
女Woman 戌
Example Word
脅威: threat. The Japanese noun '脅威 (きょうい)' means 'threat'. It refers to something or someone that poses a danger or risk, often causing fear or concern. This word is commonly used in contexts such as security, politics, or natural disasters. For example: The new virus is a threat to public health「新しいウイルスは公衆衛生への脅威です」(あたらしいウイルスはこうしゅうえいせいへのきょういです). Climate change is a global threat「気候変動は世界的な脅威です」(きこうへんどうはせかいてきなきょういです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that challenges or endangers stability or progress.
Radical
女
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
925
Handwriting
kanji
椅Meaning
Chair
Reading
i
Parts
木Tree, Wood 奇Strange, Unusual
Example Word
椅子: chair. The Japanese noun '椅子 (いす)' means 'chair'. This word refers to a piece of furniture designed for sitting, typically having a back and four legs. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and can refer to various types of chairs, such as office chairs, dining chairs, or armchairs. For example: Please sit on the chair「椅子に座ってください」(いすにすわってください). This chair is comfortable「この椅子は快適です」(このいすはかいてきです). The word '椅子' is straightforward and does not carry additional nuanced meanings, making it easy to use in various contexts.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
12JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1035
Handwriting
kanji
偉Meaning
Great, Admirable
Reading
era
onyomiいi
Parts
亻Person (人)韋
Example Word
偉大: great. The Japanese adjective '偉大 (いだい)' means 'great' and is used to describe something or someone of extraordinary significance, importance, or magnitude. It often conveys a sense of awe or admiration. This word is typically used in formal or literary contexts to describe historical figures, achievements, or monumental events. For example: He is a great leader「彼は偉大なリーダーです」(かれはいだいなリーダーです). The discovery was a great achievement「その発見は偉大な業績でした」(そのはっけんはいだいなぎょうせきでした). Note that '偉大' carries a stronger and more formal tone compared to other words like 'すごい' or '大きい'.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
1210
Handwriting
kanji
慰Meaning
Console, Consolation
Reading
nagusa
onyomiいi
Parts
尉Company officer, Military officer 心Heart
Example Word
慰める: comfort. The Japanese verb '慰める (なぐさめる)' means 'to comfort' or 'to console'. It is used when someone provides emotional support or solace to another person who is feeling sad, distressed, or troubled. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as comforting a friend, consoling someone after a loss, or soothing someone's feelings. For example: I comforted my friend「友達を慰めた」(ともだちをなぐさめた). She tried to console her crying child「彼女は泣いている子供を慰めようとした」(かのじょはないているこどもをなぐさめようとした). The verb often implies a sense of empathy and care, and it is commonly used in situations where emotional support is needed.
Radical
心
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1315
Handwriting
kanji
委Meaning
Committee
Reading
yuda
onyomiいi
Parts
禾Cereal 女Woman
Example Word
委員会: committee. The Japanese noun '委員会 (いいんかい)' refers to a 'committee', which is a group of people appointed for a specific function or task. This term is commonly used in organizational, governmental, or corporate contexts to describe a body that makes decisions or oversees certain activities. For example: The committee will meet tomorrow「委員会は明日会議を開きます」(いいんかいはあしたかいぎをひらきます). She is a member of the planning committee「彼女は計画委員会のメンバーです」(かのじょはけいかくいいんかいのメンバーです). The word is often used in formal settings and can refer to various types of committees, such as executive committees, advisory committees, or steering committees.
Radical
女
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
1424
Handwriting
kanji
維Meaning
Fiber, Maintain
Reading
i
Parts
糸Thread 隹Bird
Example Word
繊維: fiber. The Japanese noun '繊維 (せんい)' refers to 'fiber', which can denote natural or synthetic threads used in textiles, or biological fibers in living organisms. It is commonly used in contexts related to materials, textiles, and biology. For example: cotton fiber「綿 の繊維」(わたのせんい). This fabric is made from synthetic fibers「この布は合成繊維でできています」(このぬのはごうせいせんいでできています). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something delicate or fine, like the fibers of a relationship.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1546
Handwriting
kanji
胃Meaning
Stomach
Reading
i
Parts
田Rice field 月Moon, Month
Example Word
胃: stomach. The Japanese noun '胃 (い)' refers to the stomach, the organ in the body that digests food. It is commonly used in medical, anatomical, and everyday contexts. For example: My stomach hurts「胃が痛い」(いがいたい). He has a strong stomach「彼は胃が強い」(かれはいがつよい). The word can also appear in compound terms like '胃腸 (いちょう)' (stomach and intestines) or '胃炎 (いえん)' (gastritis).
Radical
肉
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1761
Handwriting
kanji
緯Meaning
Horizontal, Latitude
Reading
nuki
よこいとyokoito
onyomiいi
Parts
糸Thread 韋
Example Word
経緯: circumstances or details. The Japanese noun '経緯 (けいい)' refers to the sequence of events, details, or circumstances surrounding a situation. It is often used to explain the background or context of how something happened. For example: I want to know the details of the incident「その事件の経緯を知りたい」(そのじけんのけいいをしりたい). The circumstances leading to the decision were complicated「その決定に至った経 緯は複雑だった」(そのけっていにいたったけいはふくざつだった). This word is commonly used in formal or explanatory contexts to provide a clear understanding of the progression of events.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
2050
Handwriting
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- こう kou
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- かん kan
- とう tou
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- か ka
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- ぼう bou
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- じ ji
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- ひ hi
- えん en
- せき seki
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- たん tan
- ゆう yuu
- しゅ shu
- く ku
- げん gen
- そ so
- りょう ryou
- ちゅう chuu
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- さん san
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- そく soku
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- いん in
- れい rei
- と to
- じん jin
- ごう gou
- しょ sho
- さく saku
- ぎ gi
- きょ kyo
- ぞう zou
- じゅん jun
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- り ri
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- ほ ho
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- さつ satsu
- めい mei
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- ばん ban
- もう mou
- ふん fun
- ぜん zen
- しつ shitsu
- ばく baku
- たく taku
- やく yaku
- りゅう ryuu
- だ da
- だい dai
- ねん nen
- ぼく boku
- りん rin
- じょ jo
- け ke
- ぼ bo
- けつ ketsu
- へん hen
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- てき teki
- ろ ro
- よく yoku
- ちん chin
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- げ ge
- にん nin
- みょう myou
- す su
- おん on
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- た ta
- ぎょう gyou
- まい mai
- えき eki
- つい tsui
- み mi
- む mu
- れん ren
- とく toku
- びょう byou
- のう nou
- は ha
- び bi
- らん ran
- ろく roku
- う u
- ど do
- なん nan
- ず zu
- もん mon
- がく gaku
- ちく chiku
- ふう fuu
- ごん gon
- しき shiki
- おく oku
- りょ ryo
- てつ tetsu
- よ yo
- ぞく zoku
- とん ton
- ばつ batsu
- ざい zai
- ひん hin
- ぐ gu
- えつ etsu
- いつ itsu
- もく moku
- でん den
- りつ ritsu
- まん man
- しゅん shun
- え e
- らい rai
- らく raku
- あん an
- べん ben
- びん bin
- ざん zan
- はつ hatsu
- くつ kutsu
- ひつ hitsu
- げい gei
- めん men
- るい rui
- る ru
- れつ retsu
- くん kun
- きつ kitsu
- ぐう guu
- あい ai
- げき geki
- どん don
- ま ma
- にゅう nyuu
- ほん hon
- ぶん bun
- すう suu
- ちょく choku
- じゃく jaku
- や ya
- うん un
- わ wa
- どく doku
- ば ba
- ぎょ gyo
- きゃく kyaku
- きょく kyoku
- ふつ futsu
- ちゃく chaku
- お o
- ぐん gun
- ぼん bon
- ちょ cho
- も mo
- こつ kotsu
- とつ totsu
- へき heki
- ら ra
- いち ichi
- しち shichi
- はち hachi
- じつ jitsu
- にょ nyo
- りょく ryoku
- じき jiki
- ほく hoku
- つう tsuu
- せ se
- ぎん gin
- あく aku
- ざ za
- つ tsu
- ぶつ butsu
- もつ motsu
- じゅつ jutsu
- だつ datsu
- ほつ hotsu
- べつ betsu
- ぜい zei
- そつ sotsu
- ぎゃく gyaku
- まつ matsu
- みん min
- せち sechi
- れき reki
- ごく goku
- ぜつ zetsu
- わん wan
- ちつ chitsu
- じゅく juku
- きち kichi
- ぼつ botsu
- みつ mitsu
- ゆい yui
- まく maku
- だく daku
- じょく joku
- じゃ ja
- にょう nyou
- ずい zui
- な na
- らつ ratsu
- ひゃく hyaku
- げつ getsu
- がつ gatsu
- にち nichi
- くう kuu
- りき riki
- しゅつ shutsu
- ぎょく gyoku
- びゃく byaku
- ない nai
- にく niku
- ぎゅう gyuu
- べい bei
- ちゃ cha
- にゃく nyaku
- たつ tatsu
- すん sun
- ざつ zatsu
- りち richi
- ろん ron
- ぞん zon
- ねつ netsu
- いく iku
- りく riku
- りゃく ryaku
- あつ atsu
- わく waku
- いき iki
- わい wai
- めつ metsu
- でい dei
- きゃ kya
- みゃく myaku
- ねい nei
- ばち bachi
- ちゃん chan
- れふ refu
- すぎ sugi
- じく jiku
- ぜ ze
- また mata
- あ a
- きく kiku
- すく suku
- おつ otsu
- ちゅ chu
- うつ utsu
- きけ kike
- でき deki
- へつ hetsu
- かち kachi