Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Commute, Pass

Reading

Parts

辶Walk 甬Path

Example Word

通行止め: roadblock. The Japanese noun '通行止め (つうこうどめ)' refers to a 'roadblock' or 'road closure'. It is commonly used to indicate that a road or path is closed to traffic, often due to construction, accidents, or other obstructions. This term is frequently seen on signs and announcements. For example: The road is closed due to construction「工事のため通行止めです」(こうじのためつうこうどめです). The mountain trail is closed「山道は通行止めです」(やまみちはつうこうどめです). The term emphasizes the prohibition of passage, and it is often used in both formal and informal contexts to inform people about restricted access.

Radical

辵

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

72

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pain

Reading

Parts

疒Sick 甬Path

Example Word

苦痛: pain. The Japanese noun '苦痛 (くつう)' refers to 'pain', particularly in the context of physical or emotional suffering. It is often used to describe intense discomfort or distress. For example: He endured great pain「彼は大きな苦痛に耐えた」(かれはおおきなくつうにたえた). The pain was unbearable「その苦痛は耐えられなかった」(そのくつうはたえられなかった). This word can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, such as physical injuries or emotional hardships. It carries a strong connotation of suffering and is typically used in serious or grave situations.

Radical

疒

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

559

Handwriting