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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

はん han

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Half

    Reading

    kunyomiなか

    naka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Divide Dry

    Example Word

    半月: half month. The Japanese noun '半月 (はんつき)' refers to a period of half a month, typically around 15 days. It is often used to describe a specific time frame or duration. For example: I will be on vacation for half a month「半月休みます」(はんつきやすみます). The project will take half a month to complete「そのプロジェクトは半月かかります」(そのプロジェクトははんつきかかります). This term is commonly used in scheduling, planning, and discussing time-related matters.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    228

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Anti

    Reading

    kunyomi

    so

    onyomiはん

    han

    たん

    tan

    Parts

    Cliff Again

    Example Word

    反感: antipathy. The Japanese noun '反感 (はんかん)' refers to a feeling of strong dislike, opposition, or hostility towards someone or something. It is often used to describe a negative emotional reaction, such as resentment or aversion, that arises in response to a person, idea, or situation. For example: He felt antipathy towards the new policy「彼は新しい政策に反感を持っていた」(かれはあたらしいせいさくにはんかんをもっていた). Her words caused widespread antipathy among the audience「彼女の言葉は聴衆の間に広い反感を引き起こした」(かのじょのことばはちょうしゅうのあいだにひろいはんかんをひきおこした). This term is commonly used in both personal and social contexts to express disapproval or opposition.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    326

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Judge, Stamp

    Reading

    onyomiばん

    ban

    はん

    han

    Parts

    Half Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    批判: criticism. The Japanese verbal noun '批判 (ひはん)' means 'criticism'. It refers to the act of analyzing and evaluating something, often pointing out its faults or shortcomings. This word is commonly used in contexts such as social commentary, reviews, or discussions where judgment or evaluation is involved. For example: His criticism was harsh「彼の批判は厳しかった」(かれのひはんはきびしかった). The media criticized the government「メディアは政府を批判した」(メディアはせいふをひはんした). Note that '批判' can carry a negative connotation, implying disapproval or fault-finding, but it can also be used neutrally in analytical contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    330

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Board

    Reading

    kunyomiいた

    ita

    onyomiばん

    ban

    はん

    han

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Anti

    Example Word

    まな板: cutting board. The Japanese noun 'まな板 (まないた)' refers to a 'cutting board', a flat surface used in cooking for cutting and preparing food. It is an essential tool in Japanese kitchens, often made from wood or plastic. Example sentences: Please wash the cutting board after use「まな板を使った後で洗ってください」(まないたをつかったあとであらってください). I bought a new cutting board「新しいまな板を買いました」(あたらしいまないたをかいました). The word is commonly used in everyday cooking contexts and is straightforward in its meaning.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    661

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cooked rice, Food

    Reading

    kunyomiめし

    meshi

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Eat (食)Anti

    Example Word

    飯: meal. The Japanese noun '飯 (めし)' primarily means 'meal' or 'cooked rice'. It is a casual and somewhat colloquial term often used in everyday conversation. While it can refer to a meal in general, it is also specifically used to denote cooked rice, which is a staple of Japanese cuisine. For example: Let's eat a meal「飯を食べよう」(めしをたべよう). This rice is delicious「この飯は美味しい」(このめしはおいしい). The word can carry a slightly rough or masculine tone, so it is more commonly used among friends or in informal settings rather than in polite or formal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    723

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope

    Reading

    kunyomiさか

    saka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Soil Anti

    Example Word

    坂: slope. The Japanese noun '坂 (さか)' means 'slope' or 'hill'. It refers to an inclined surface, such as a road or path that goes up or down. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and place names. For example: The slope is steep「坂が急です」(さかがきゅうです). Let's walk up the hill「坂を登りましょう」(さかをのぼりましょう). The nuance of this word is neutral and can refer to both gentle and steep slopes. It is often used in contexts related to travel, hiking, or describing terrain.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    761

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sort, Carrier

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Boat Pike

    Example Word

    一般: general. The Japanese noun '一般 (いっぱん)' means 'general' and refers to something that is common, widespread, or applicable to the majority. It is often used to describe concepts, rules, or ideas that are not specific or specialized. For example: general public「一般の人々」(いっぱんのひとびと). This is a general rule「これは一般のルールです」(これはいっぱんのルールです). It can also be used in phrases like '一般向け (いっぱんむけ)' meaning 'for the general public' or '一般論 (いっぱんろん)' meaning 'general theory'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    853

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crime

    Reading

    kunyomiおか

    oka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Example Word

    犯罪: crime. The Japanese noun '犯罪 (はんざい)' means 'crime'. It refers to an act that is against the law and punishable by the legal system. This word is commonly used in legal, social, and everyday contexts to describe illegal activities. For example: The police are investigating the crime「警察は犯罪を調査しています」(けいさつははんざいをちょうさしています). He was arrested for committing a crime「彼は犯罪を犯して逮捕された」(かれははんざいをおかしてたいほされた). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as discussing crime rates or societal issues related to crime.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    893

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Common

    Reading

    kunyomiおよ

    oyo

    すべ

    sube

    おうよ

    ouyo

    onyomiはん

    han

    ぼん

    bon

    Parts

    Dot

    Example Word

    平凡: ordinary. The Japanese adjectival noun '平凡 (へいぼん)' means 'ordinary' or 'commonplace'. It is used to describe something that is not special, unique, or extraordinary, but rather typical or average. This word often carries a neutral or slightly negative connotation, implying a lack of distinction or excitement. For example: His life is ordinary「彼の人生は平凡だ」(かれのじんせいはへいぼんだ). This story is too commonplace「この物語は平凡すぎる」(このものがたりはへいぼんすぎる). Note that '平凡' is often used to describe situations, lifestyles, or characteristics that are unremarkable.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    899

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Companion

    Reading

    kunyomiともな

    tomona

    onyomiばん

    ban

    はん

    han

    Parts

    Person (人)Half

    Example Word

    伴う: accompany. The Japanese verb '伴う (ともなう)' primarily means 'to accompany' or 'to go along with'. It is often used to describe situations where one thing naturally follows or is associated with another. This verb can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: success often accompanies hard work「成功はしばしば努力を伴う」(せいこうはしばしばどりょくをともなう). The storm was accompanied by strong winds「嵐は強い風を伴っていた」(あらしはつよいかぜをともなっていた). It's important to note that '伴う' can also imply a sense of inevitability or necessity in the relationship between the two things being described.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    945

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing block, Edition

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Fragment, One sided Anti

    Example Word

    出版: publish. The Japanese verbal noun '出版 (しゅっぱん)' means 'publish'. It refers to the act of producing and distributing written or printed material, such as books, magazines, or newspapers, for public consumption. This term is commonly used in contexts related to the publishing industry. For example: The book will be published next month「その本は来月出版されます」(そのほんはらいげつしゅっぱんされます). He works in publishing「彼は出版業界で働いています」(かれはしゅっぱんぎょうかいではたらいています). The nuance of '出版' emphasizes the formal process of making content available to the public, often through established channels like publishers or media companies.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1084

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model, Pattern

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Car

    Example Word

    規範: norm. The Japanese noun '規範 (きはん)' refers to a standard, norm, or model that serves as a guideline for behavior, thought, or judgment. It is often used in contexts related to social, ethical, or professional standards. For example: Society has its own norms「社会にはその規範がある」(しゃかいにはそのきはんがある). We must follow the norms of the workplace「職場の規範に従わなければならない」(しょくばのきはんにしたがわなければならない). The word can also imply a sense of authority or a benchmark that is widely accepted within a community or group.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1136

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope, Heights

    Reading

    kunyomiさか

    saka

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Anti

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1162

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thrive, Overgrown

    Reading

    kunyomiしげ

    shige

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Agile, Alert Thread

    Example Word

    頻繁: frequent. The Japanese adjectival noun '頻繁 (ひんぱん)' means 'frequent'. It is used to describe something that happens often or repeatedly. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate regularity or high occurrence. For example: He makes frequent trips to Japan「彼は頻繁に日本へ行く」(かれはひんぱんににほんへいく). The train delays are frequent「電車の遅延は頻繁だ」(でんしゃのちえんはひんぱんだ). Note that '頻繁' is often used with the particle 'に' when modifying a verb, as in '頻繁に会う (ひんぱんにあう) (to meet frequently)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1254

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fief, Fiefdom

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Grass

    Example Word

    藩: domain. The Japanese noun '藩 (はん)' refers to a 'domain' or 'feudal domain' during the Edo period in Japan. It was a territory controlled by a daimyo (feudal lord) under the shogunate system. The term is historically significant and is often used in discussions about Japan's feudal era. For example: The domain was prosperous「その藩は繁栄していた」(そのはんははんえいしていた). He governed the domain「彼はその藩を治めた」(かれはそのはんをおさめた). The word is primarily used in historical contexts and is less common in modern everyday language.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1283

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ho

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Towel Common

    Example Word

    帆: sail. The Japanese noun '帆 (ほ)' means 'sail'. It refers to the piece of fabric attached to a ship or boat that catches the wind and propels the vessel forward. This word is often used in nautical contexts and can also appear in idiomatic expressions or poetic language. For example: The ship's sail is white「船の帆は白い」(ふねのほはしろい). The wind filled the sail「風が帆を膨らませた」(かぜがほをふくらませた). Note that '帆' is typically used in written or formal contexts, while in everyday conversation, people might use more descriptive phrases like '船の帆 (ふねのほ)' to specify the sail of a ship.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1285

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Vexed, Anxiety

    Reading

    kunyomiわずら

    wazura

    うるさ

    urusa

    onyomiはん

    han

    ぼん

    bon

    Parts

    Fire Page

    Example Word

    煩い: noisy or annoying. The Japanese adjective '煩い (うるさい)' can mean both 'noisy' and 'annoying'. It is commonly used to describe loud sounds or situations that are bothersome or irritating. For example: The construction noise is annoying「工事の音が煩い」(こうじのおとがうるさい). My little brother is being noisy「弟が煩い」(おとうとがうるさい). This word can also be used to describe someone who is overly critical or nagging, as in 'My mom is always nagging me「母がうるさい」(ははがうるさい)'. The nuance of the word depends on the context, but it generally conveys a sense of irritation or disturbance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1531

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Speckled

    Reading

    kunyomi

    fu

    まだら

    madara

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Sentence

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1830

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Edge of, Shore

    Reading

    kunyomiくろ

    kuro

    ほとり

    hotori

    あぜ

    aze

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Rice field Half

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1860

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Group, Squad

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    King Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    班: group or squad. The Japanese noun '班 (はん)' refers to a small group or squad, often organized for a specific purpose or task. It is commonly used in contexts such as school activities, work projects, or military units. For example: The students formed a group for the project「学生たちはプロジェクトのための班を作った」(がくせいたちはぷろじぇくとのためのはんをつくった). The squad completed the mission successfully「班は任務を成功させた」(はんはにんむをせいこうさせた). The word emphasizes the organized and functional nature of the group, rather than just a casual gathering.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1945

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sell

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Shellfish Anti

    Example Word

    販売: sale. The Japanese verbal noun '販売 (はんばい)' means 'sale' or 'selling'. It refers to the act of selling goods or services. This word is commonly used in business contexts, such as retail, marketing, and commerce. For example: The sale of this product starts tomorrow「この商品の販売は明日からです」(このしょうひんのはんばいがあすからです). This store sells various items「この店はいろいろな商品を販売しています」(このみせはいろいろなしょうひんをはんばいしています). Note that '販売' is often used in compound words, such as '販売員 (はんばいいん)' (salesperson) or '販売価格 (はんばいかかく)' (selling price).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    2028

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Transport, Carry

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Hand (手)Sort, Carrier

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    2031

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pan

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    ただよ

    tadayo

    onyomiはん

    han

    ほう

    hou

    ふう

    fuu

    Parts

    Water (水)Common

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2063

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Partition, Distribute widely

    Reading

    kunyomi

    wa

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Minute, Part Page

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2097

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wide, Spread out

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2103

    Handwriting

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