Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

One

Reading

Example Word

一生: lifetime. The Japanese noun '一生 (いっしょう)' refers to the entirety of a person's life, from birth to death. It is often used to express the concept of a lifetime or one's entire existence. This word can be used in various contexts, such as discussing lifelong commitments, achievements, or experiences. For example: He dedicated his lifetime to art「彼は一生を芸術に捧げた」(かれはいっしょうをげいじゅつにささげた). I will remember this for my lifetime「一生このことを覚えている」(いっしょうこのことをおぼえている). The word can also be used in phrases like '一生懸命 (いっしょうけんめい)', which means 'with all one's might' or 'very hard', emphasizing effort over a lifetime.

Radical

一

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

One

Reading

Parts

匕Spoon 士Samurai 冖Crown

Radical

士

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2084

Handwriting