Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Eat, Food

Reading

Parts

人Person 良Good

Example Word

食欲: appetite. The Japanese noun '食欲 (しょくよく)' refers to one's appetite or desire to eat. It is commonly used in contexts related to hunger, eating habits, or health. For example: I have no appetite today「今日は食欲がない」(きょうはしょくよくがない). Her appetite has increased recently「最近、彼女の食欲が増えた」(さいきん、かのじょのしょくよくがふえた). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong desire or craving for something, though this usage is less common. For instance: He has an appetite for adventure「彼は冒険に食欲がある」(かれはぼうけんにしょくよくがある).

Radical

食

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

153

Radical Form

飠

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Straight, Repair

Reading

Parts

十Ten 目Eye 𠃊Second (乙)

Example Word

真っ直ぐ: straight. The Japanese adverb '真っ直ぐ (まっすぐ)' means 'straight'. It is used to describe something that is direct, without curves or bends, or to describe someone acting honestly or straightforwardly. For example: go straight「真っ直ぐ行ってください」(まっすぐいってください). He is a straightforward person「彼は真っ直ぐな人です」(かれはまっすぐなひとです). This word can also imply moral uprightness or sincerity in behavior.

Radical

目

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

166

Handwriting