Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Evil

Reading

Parts

心Heart 亜Asia

Example Word

悪賢い: cunning or crafty. The Japanese adjective '悪賢い (わるがしこい)' describes someone or something that is cunning or crafty, often implying a cleverness used for deceitful or selfish purposes. It carries a negative connotation, suggesting slyness or trickery. For example: He is a cunning fox「彼は悪賢い狐だ」(かれはわるがしこいきつねだ). She gave a crafty smile「彼女は悪賢い笑みを浮かべた」(かのじょはわるがしこいえみをうかべた). This word is typically used to describe people or animals that exhibit clever but morally questionable behavior.

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

171

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grasp, Grip

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)屋Shop, Roof

Example Word

握り締める: clench. The Japanese verb '握り締める (にぎりしめる)' means 'to clench' or 'to grasp tightly'. It is often used to describe the action of tightly holding something in one's hand, such as a fist, an object, or even abstract concepts like hope or determination. This verb conveys a sense of firmness and intensity in the act of holding. For example: He clenched his fists in anger「彼は怒りで拳を握り締めた」(かれはおこりでこぶしをにぎりしめた). She tightly grasped the letter「彼女は手紙を握り締めた」(かのじょはてがみをにぎりしめた). The verb can also be used metaphorically, as in 'to hold onto hope'「希望を握り締める」(きぼうをにぎりしめる).

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

958

Handwriting