Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Evil

Reading

Parts

心Heart 亜Asia

Example Word

悪化: worsening. The Japanese verbal noun '悪化 (あっか)' means 'worsening' or 'deterioration'. It is used to describe a situation, condition, or state that is becoming worse over time. This word is often used in contexts such as health, relationships, or environmental conditions. For example: The patient's condition is worsening「患者の状態が悪化している」(かんじゃのじょうたいがあっかしている). The economic situation is deteriorating「経済状況が悪化している」(けいざいじょうきょうがあっかしている). Note that '悪化' is often paired with verbs like 'する' to indicate the act of worsening, as in '悪化する (あっかする)'.

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

171

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grasp, Grip

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)屋Shop, Roof

Example Word

把握: grasp or understanding. The Japanese noun '把握 (はあく)' refers to the act of grasping or comprehending something, either physically or mentally. It can mean physically holding onto something, but it is more commonly used to describe the mental act of understanding or comprehending a concept, situation, or information. For example: I have a good grasp of the situation「状況を把握しています」(じょうきょうをはあくしています). It is important to grasp the main points「要点を把握することが大切です」(ようてんをはあくすることがたいせつです). The word is often used in formal or professional contexts to describe a clear understanding of complex matters.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

958

Handwriting