Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

North

Reading

Parts

匕Spoon 冫Ice (水)丨Stick

Example Word

北極: North Pole. The Japanese noun '北極 (ほっきょく)' refers to the 'North Pole', the northernmost point on Earth. It is often used in geographical contexts to describe the Arctic region, its climate, or related phenomena. For example: The North Pole is very cold「北極はとても寒い」(ほっきょくはとてもさむい). Polar bears live near the North Pole「北極の近くにホッキョクグマが住んでいる」(ほっきょくのちかくにほっきょくぐまがすんでいる). This word is also used in scientific or environmental discussions about the Arctic.

Radical

匕

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

434

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Peel off

Reading

Example Word

剥く: peel. The Japanese verb '剥く (むく)' means 'to peel'. It is commonly used when referring to removing the outer layer or skin of something, such as fruits, vegetables, or even objects. For example: I peeled the apple「リンゴを剥いた」(りんごをむいた). He peeled the potato「彼はジャガイモを剥いた」(かれはじゃがいもをむいた). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe stripping away layers of something abstract, such as emotions or concepts. However, the primary and most common usage is in the context of physically peeling something.

Radical

刀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1548

Handwriting