Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Eat, Food

Reading

Parts

人Person 良Good

Example Word

洋食: western food. The Japanese noun '洋食 (ようしょく)' refers to 'Western-style food' or 'Western cuisine'. This term is used to describe dishes that originated in Western countries, such as Europe and America, and have been adapted to Japanese tastes. Examples include dishes like hamburgers, spaghetti, and curry rice. It is often contrasted with '和食 (わしょく)', which refers to traditional Japanese cuisine. Example sentences: I like Western food「洋食が好きです」(ようしょくがすきです). This restaurant serves Western food「このレストランは洋食を提供します」(このレストランはようしょくをていきょうします).

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

率直: frank or straightforward. The Japanese adjective '率直 (そっちょく)' means 'frank' or 'straightforward'. It describes someone who speaks or acts in a direct, honest, and open manner without hiding their thoughts or feelings. This word is often used to praise someone's honesty or to describe a candid conversation. For example: He gave a frank opinion「彼は率直な意見を述べた」(かれはそっちょくないけんをのべた). I appreciate your straightforward answer「あなたの率直な答えに感謝します」(あなたのそっちょくなこたえにかんしゃします). The word can also be used to describe a person's character, as in '率直な人 (そっちょくなひと) (a frank person)'.

Radical

目

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

166

Handwriting