Page 1
kanji
半Meaning
Half
Reading
kunyomiなかnaka
onyomiはんhan
Parts
丷Divide 干Dry
Example Word
半分: half. The Japanese noun '半分 (はんぶん)' means 'half'. It is used to describe one of two equal parts of something. This word is commonly used in everyday conversations, such as dividing food, time, or objects. For example: I ate half of the cake「ケーキの半分を食べた」(ケーキのはんぶんをたべた). Let's split the work in half「仕事を半分に分けよう」(しごとをはんぶんにわけよう). The word can also be used metaphorically, as in 'half of my heart is broken'「私の心の半分は壊れている」(わたしのこころのはんぶんはこわれている).
Radical
十
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
228
Handwriting
kanji
反Meaning
Anti
Reading
kunyomiそso
onyomiはんhan
たんtan
Parts
厂Cliff 又Again
Example Word
反する: oppose. The Japanese verb '反する (はんする)' means 'to oppose' or 'to go against'. It is used to describe actions, opinions, or situations that are in direct contradiction or opposition to something else. For example: his actions oppose the rules「彼の行動は規則に反する」(かれのこ うどうはきそくにはんする). The result was contrary to expectations「結果は予想に反していた」(けっかはよそうにはんしていた). This verb is often used in formal or written contexts to express contradiction or opposition.
Radical
又
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
326
Handwriting
kanji
判Meaning
Judge, Stamp
Reading
onyomiばんban
はんhan
Parts
半Half 刂Sword (刀)
Example Word
判子: seal. The Japanese noun '判子 (はんこ)' refers to a personal or official seal used in Japan for signing documents, contracts, or other formal paperwork. It is a stamp typically made of wood, plastic, or stone, engraved with a person's name or a company's name in kanji. The use of a '判子' is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and is often required for legal and administrative purposes. For example: I need to stamp the document with my seal「書類に判子を押す必要があります」(しょるいにはんこをおすひつようがあります). This is my personal seal「これは私の判子です」(これはわたしのはんこです).
Radical
刀
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
330
Handwriting
kanji
板Meaning
Board
Reading
kunyomiいたita
onyomiばんban
はんhan
Parts
木Tree, Wood 反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
木
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
661
Handwriting
kanji
飯Meaning
Cooked rice, Food
Reading
kunyomiめしmeshi
onyomiはんhan
Parts
飠Eat (食)反Anti
Example Word
朝御飯: breakfast. The Japanese noun '朝御飯 (あさごはん)' means 'breakfast'. This word is a combination of '朝 (あさ)', meaning 'morning', and '御飯 (ごはん)', meaning 'meal' or 'rice'. It specifically refers to the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning. Example sentences: I eat breakfast every morning「私は毎朝朝御飯を食べる」(わたしはまいあさあさごはんをたべる). What did you have for breakfast?「朝御飯は何を食べましたか？」(あさごはんはなにをたべましたか？). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is essential for discussing daily routines.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
723
Handwriting
kanji
坂Meaning
Slope
Reading
kunyomiさかsaka
onyomiはんhan
Parts
土Soil 反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
土
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
761
Handwriting
kanji
般Meaning
Sort, Carrier
Reading
onyomiはんhan
Parts
舟Boat 殳Pike
Example Word
全般: overall. The Japanese noun '全般 (ぜんぱん)' refers to the entirety or the overall scope of something. It is often used to describe a general or comprehensive view of a subject, situation, or field. For example: the overall situation「全般の状況」(ぜんぱんのじょうきょう). The overall trend in the market「市場の全般的な傾向」(しじょうのぜんぱんてき なけいこう). This term is commonly used in formal or technical contexts to discuss broad aspects rather than specific details.
Radical
舟
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
853
Handwriting
kanji
犯Meaning
Crime
Reading
kunyomiおかoka
onyomiはんhan
Parts
犭 㔾
Example Word
犯人: criminal. The Japanese noun '犯人 (はんにん)' refers to a 'criminal' or 'culprit', specifically someone who has committed a crime or wrongdoing. It is commonly used in legal, police, or investigative contexts. For example: The criminal was arrested「犯人は逮捕された」(はんにんはたいほされた). Who is the culprit?「犯人は誰ですか？」(はんにんはだれですか？). The word is neutral in tone and does not carry additional connotations unless specified by context.
Radical
犬
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
893
Handwriting
kanji
凡Meaning
Common
Reading
kunyomiおよoyo
すべsube
おうよouyo
onyomiはんhan
ぼんbon
Parts
几 丶Dot
Example Word
凡そ: approximately. The Japanese adverb '凡そ (およそ)' means 'approximately' or 'roughly'. It is used to indicate an estimate or a general idea rather than an exact figure. This word is often used in contexts where precision is not required or when giving a rough overview. For example: The meeting will take approximately two hours「会議は凡そ二時間かかります」(かいぎはおよそにじかんかかります). Approximately 100 people attended the event「凡そ100人がイベントに参加しました」(およそひゃくにんがイベントにさんかしました). It can also be used to mean 'in general' or 'on the whole', as in: In general, his ideas are good「凡そ、彼のアイデアは良い」(およそ、かれのアイデアはよい).
Radical
几
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
899
Handwriting
kanji
伴Meaning
Accompany, Companion
Reading
kunyomiともなtomona
onyomiばんban
はんhan
Parts
亻Person (人)半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
人
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
945
Handwriting
kanji
版Meaning
Printing block, Edition
Reading
onyomiはんhan
Parts
片Fragment, One sided 反Anti
Example Word
出版社: publisher. The Japanese noun '出版社 (しゅっぱんしゃ)' refers to a 'publisher', specifically a company or organization that publishes books, magazines, or other written materials. It is commonly used in contexts related to the publishing industry. For example: This book was published by a famous publisher「この本は有名な出版社から出版されました」(このほんはゆうめいなしゅっぱんしゃからしゅっぱんされました). She works at a publishing company「彼女は出版社で働いています」(かのじょはしゅっぱんしゃではたらいています). The word is often used in professional or formal settings when discussing the production and distribution of written works.
Radical
片
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1084
Handwriting
kanji
範Meaning
Model, Pattern
Reading
onyomiはんhan
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)車Car 㔾
Example Word
模範: model. The Japanese noun '模範 (もはん)' means 'model' or 'example'. It refers to a standard or pattern that serves as a guide for behavior, actions, or performance. This word is often used in contexts where someone or something is being held up as an ideal to emulate. For example: He is a model student「彼は模範的な学生です」(かれはもはんてきながくせいです). Follow the model example「模範に従ってください」(もはんにしたがってください). The term can also be used in professional or educational settings to describe exemplary conduct or work.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1136
Handwriting
kanji
繁Meaning
Thrive, Overgrown
Reading
kunyomiしげshige
onyomiはんhan
Parts
敏Agile, Alert 糸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
糸
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1254
Handwriting
kanji
藩Meaning
Fief, Fiefdom
Reading
onyomiはんhan
Parts
艹Grass 潘
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
艸
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1283
Handwriting
kanji
帆Meaning
Sail
Reading
kunyomiほho
onyomiはんhan
Parts
巾Towel 凡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
巾
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1285
Handwriting
kanji
煩Meaning
Vexed, Anxiety
Reading
kunyomiわずらwazura
うるさurusa
onyomiはんhan
ぼんbon
Parts
火Fire 頁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
火
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1531
Handwriting
kanji
班Meaning
Group, Squad
Reading
onyomiはんhan
Parts
王King 刂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
玉
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1945
Handwriting
kanji
販Meaning
Sell
Reading
onyomiはんhan
Parts
貝Shellfish 反Anti
Example Word
市販: retail. The Japanese noun '市販 (しはん)' refers to products or goods that are sold commercially, typically in retail stores or through general distribution channels. It is often used to describe items that are widely available to the public, as opposed to custom-made or specialized products. For example: This medicine is available over-the-counter「この薬は市販されています」(このくすりはしはんされています). I bought a retail version of the software「市販のソフトウェアを買いました」(しはんのソフトウェアをかいました). The term can also imply that something is mass-produced and accessible to the general consumer market.
Radical
貝
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
2028
Handwriting