Page 1
kanji
不Meaning
Not
Reading
onyomiふfu
ぶbu
Example Word
不必要: unnecessary. The Japanese adjectival noun '不必要 (ふひつよう)' means 'unnecessary'. It is used to describe something that is not needed or required. This term can be applied to objects, actions, or situations. For example: That step is unnecessary「そのステップは不必要です」(そのステップはふひつようです). Buying more is unnecessary「もっと買うのは不必要だ」(もっとかうのはふひつようだ). The word is often used in formal or written contexts to emphasize that something can be omitted or avoided without consequence.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
61
Handwriting
kanji
風Meaning
Wind, Style
Reading
kunyomiかざkaza
かぜkaze
onyomiふfu
ふうfuu
Parts
虫Insect 凡Common
Example Word
風船: balloon. The Japanese noun '風船 (ふうせん)' refers to a 'balloon', typically made of rubber or latex and filled with air or helium. It is commonly used in festive occasions, parties, or as a toy for children. For example: The child is playing with a balloon「子供が風船で遊んでいる」(こどもがふうせんであそんでいる). The balloon flew away「風船が飛んでいった」(ふうせんがとんでいった). This word is straightforward and does not carry additional nuanced meanings, making it easy to use in everyday conversation.
Radical
風
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
102
Handwriting
kanji
夫Meaning
Man, Husband
Reading
onyomiふfu
ふうfuu
Parts
人Person 二Two
Example Word
大丈夫: okay. The Japanese adjectival noun '大丈夫 (だいじょうぶ)' means 'okay' or 'all right'. It is commonly used to express that something is fine, safe, or not a problem. It can also be used to reassure someone or to confirm that everything is going well. For example: Are you okay?「大丈夫ですか？」(だいじょうぶですか？). It's okay, don't worry「大丈夫、心配しないで」(だいじょうぶ、しんぱいしないで). This word is versatile and can be used in various contexts, such as checking on someone's well-being, confirming the safety of a situation, or reassuring someone about a potential concern.
Radical
大
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
133
Handwriting
kanji
父Meaning
Father
Reading
kunyomiちちchichi
とうtou
onyomiふfu
Parts
八Eight 乂Govern
Example Word
親父: father or old man. The Japanese noun '親父 (おやじ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'father', often used in a casual or affectionate way, typically by adult children when referring to their own father. For example: my father is strict「私の親父は厳しい」(わたしのおやじはきびしい). The second meaning is 'old man', which can be used to refer to an older man, often in a somewhat informal or colloquial context. For example: that old man is kind「あの親父は優しい」(あのおやじはやさしい). Note that the tone can vary depending on the context, and it may carry a sense of familiarity or even slight roughness.
Radical
父
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
137
Handwriting
kanji
付Meaning
Attach
Reading
kunyomiつtsu
onyomiふfu
Parts
亻Person (人)寸Measurement
Example Word
くっ付く: stick. The Japanese verb 'くっ付く (くっつく)' means 'to stick' or 'to adhere'. It is used to describe objects or surfaces that are physically attached or clinging to each other. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe people who are closely attached or inseparable. For example: The sticker sticks to the wall「シールが壁にくっ付く」(シールがかべにくっつく). Those two are always together「あの二人はいつもくっ付いている」(あのふたりはいつもくっついている). The verb can also imply a sense of closeness or intimacy in relationships.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
252
Handwriting
kanji
婦Meaning
Lady
Reading
onyomiふfu
Parts
女Woman 帚
Example Word
婦人: woman. The Japanese noun '婦人 (ふじん)' means 'woman'. This term is often used in formal or polite contexts to refer to adult women. It is commonly seen in phrases like '婦人服 (ふじんふく)' (women's clothing) or '婦人会 (ふじんかい)' (women's association). For example: The woman is wearing a beautiful dress「その婦人は美しいドレスを着ています」(そのふじんはうつくしいドレスをきています). The store sells women's accessories「その店は婦人用のアクセサリーを売っています」(そのみせはふじんようのアクセサリーをうっています). Note that '婦人' is more formal than '女性 (じょせい)', which is also commonly used to mean 'woman'.
Radical
女
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
346
Handwriting
kanji
敷Meaning
Spread, Lay
Reading
kunyomiしshi
しきshiki
onyomiふfu
Parts
旉 攵Strike
Example Word
屋敷: mansion. The Japanese noun '屋敷 (やしき)' refers to a large, often luxurious residence or estate, typically associated with wealth or nobility. It can also imply a historical or traditional property. This word is commonly used to describe grand homes or estates, often with significant land. For example: that mansion is beautiful「あの屋敷は美しい」(あのやしきはうつくしい). The old mansion has a large garden「古い屋敷には大きな庭がある」(ふるいやしきにはおおきなにわがある). The term can also carry a sense of historical or cultural significance, as many '屋敷' are preserved as landmarks.
Radical
攴
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
400
Handwriting
kanji
浮Meaning
Float
Reading
kunyomiうわuwa
うu
onyomiふfu
Parts
氵Water (水)孚
Example Word
浮く: float. The Japanese verb '浮く (うく)' means 'to float'. It is used to describe something that is buoyant and remains on the surface of a liquid or in the air. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe feelings of detachment or being out of place. For example: the boat floats on the water「ボートが水に浮く」(ボートがみずにうく). I feel like I'm floating in the air「空に浮いているような気がする」(そらにういているようなきがする). In a social context, it can describe someone who feels out of place: he feels like he doesn't belong here「彼はここで浮いている感じがする」(かれはここでういているかんじがする).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
458
Handwriting
kanji
負Meaning
Defeat
Reading
kunyomiおo
まma
onyomiふfu
Parts
⺈Wrap 貝Shellfish
Example Word
御負け: bonus. The Japanese noun '御負け (おまけ)' refers to something extra or a bonus given to a customer, often as a promotional item or a free addition to a purchase. It is commonly used in retail and marketing contexts. For example: The store gave me a bonus「店が御負けをくれた」(みせがおまけをくれた). This product comes with a bonus「この商品には御負けがついている」(このしょうひんにはおまけがついている). The term can also imply a small gift or an additional benefit, enhancing the value of the main product.
Radical
貝
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
575
Handwriting
kanji
富Meaning
Wealth, Rich
Reading
kunyomiとto
とみtomi
onyomiふfu
ふうfuu
Parts
宀Roof 畐Fill
Example Word
豊富: abundant. The Japanese adjectival noun '豊富 (ほうふ)' means 'abundant' or 'plentiful'. It is used to describe a large quantity or variety of something, often in a positive context. For example: This region has abundant resources「この地域は資源が豊富だ」(このちいきはしげんがほうふだ). The library has a plentiful collection of books「図書館には本が豊富にある」(としょかんにはほんがほうふにある). '豊富' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to emphasize the richness or sufficiency of something.
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
649
Handwriting
kanji
布Meaning
Cloth, Linen
Reading
kunyomiぬのnuno
onyomiふfu
Example Word
毛布: blanket. The Japanese noun '毛布 (もうふ)' refers to a 'blanket'. It is commonly used to describe a thick, warm covering used on beds or for wrapping oneself in. This word is often used in everyday contexts, such as when discussing bedding or staying warm. Example sentences: I bought a new blanket「新しい毛布を買いました」(あたらしいもうふをかいました). This blanket is very warm「この毛布はとても暖かいです」(このもうふはとてもあたたかいです). The word '毛布' can also be used metaphorically to describe something that provides comfort or protection, though this usage is less common.
Radical
巾
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
728
Handwriting
kanji
怖Meaning
Fearful, Dreadful
Reading
kunyomiこわkowa
onyomiふfu
Parts
忄 布Cloth, Linen
Example Word
恐怖: fear. The Japanese noun '恐怖 (きょうふ)' means 'fear'. It refers to the intense feeling of being afraid or anxious about something, often due to a perceived threat or danger. This word is commonly used in contexts involving psychological or emotional states, such as fear of the dark, fear of heights, or fear of the unknown. For example: I feel fear when I watch horror movies「私はホラー映画を見ると恐怖を感じる」(わたしはほらーえいがをみるときょうふをかんじる). The fear of failure can be paralyzing「失敗への恐怖は麻痺させるほど強い」(しっぱいへのきょうふはまひさせるほどつよい). Note that '恐怖' is often used in formal or serious contexts, and it can also appear in compound words like '恐怖症 (きょうふしょう)' (phobia).
Radical
心
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
744
Handwriting
kanji
府Meaning
Government office, Urban prefecture
Reading
onyomiふfu
Parts
广Dotted cliff 付Attach
Example Word
幕府: shogunate. The Japanese noun '幕府 (ばくふ)' refers to the 'shogunate', which was the military government of Japan during the feudal period. The shogunate was headed by the shogun, the supreme military commander, and it was the de facto government of Japan from the 12th to the 19th century, while the emperor remained a symbolic figurehead. The term is often used in historical contexts to describe the political and military structure of feudal Japan. For example: The Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan for over 250 years「徳川幕府は250年以上日本を支配した」(とくがわばくふはにひゃくごじゅうねんいじょうにほんをしはいした). The shogunate was abolished during the Meiji Restoration「幕府は明治維新の際に廃止された」(ばくふはめいじいしんのさいにはいしされた).
Radical
广
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
772
Handwriting
kanji
普Meaning
Universal, Widespread
Reading
onyomiふfu
Parts
並Line, Row 日Day, Sun
Example Word
普遍: universality. The Japanese noun '普遍 (ふへん)' refers to the concept of 'universality', meaning something that is applicable or common to all cases, situations, or people. It is often used in philosophical, scientific, or abstract contexts to describe principles, truths, or phenomena that are not limited by specific conditions. For example: The universality of human rights is widely recognized「人権の普遍性は広く認められている」(じんけんのふへんせいはひろくみとめられている). This theory has universality「この理論は普遍性を持っている」(このりろんはふへんせいをもっている). The word is typically used in formal or academic discussions.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
789
Handwriting
kanji
腐Meaning
Rot
Reading
kunyomiくさkusa
onyomiふfu
Parts
府Government office, Urban prefecture 肉Meat
Example Word
腐る: rot. The Japanese verb '腐る (くさる)' means 'to rot' or 'to decay'. It is used to describe the process of organic matter breaking down, often due to bacterial or fungal activity. This verb can be applied to food, plants, or other organic materials. For example: the fruit rotted「果物が腐った」(くだものがくさった). The fish will rot if left out「魚は放置すると腐る」(さかなはほうちするとくさる). Additionally, '腐る' can be used metaphorically to describe something becoming morally or emotionally corrupt, though this usage is less common. For example: his heart rotted with greed「彼の心は欲望で腐った」(かれのこころはよくぼうでくさった).
Radical
肉
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1332
Handwriting
kanji
膚Meaning
Skin
Reading
kunyomiはだhada
onyomiふfu
Parts
虍 胃Stomach
Example Word
皮膚: skin. The Japanese noun '皮膚 (ひふ)' refers to the outer covering of the body, commonly known as 'skin'. It is used in both medical and everyday contexts to describe the physical layer that protects the body. For example: My skin is dry「私の皮膚は乾燥している」(わたしのひふはかんそうしている). The skin is the largest organ of the body「皮膚は体の中で一番大きな器官です」(ひふはからだのなかでいちばんおおきなきかんです). The word can also be used in compound terms, such as '皮膚科 (ひふか)' (dermatology).
Radical
肉
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1589
Handwriting
kanji
符Meaning
Token, Symbol
Reading
onyomiふfu
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)付Attach
Example Word
切符: ticket. The Japanese noun '切符 (きっぷ)' refers to a 'ticket', typically used for transportation such as trains, buses, or airplanes. It can also refer to tickets for events or other services. This word is commonly used in daily life when purchasing or using tickets. For example: I bought a train ticket「電車の切符を買いました」(でんしゃのきっぷをかい ました). Please show your ticket「切符を見せてください」(きっぷをみせてください). The word is straightforward and widely understood in contexts involving travel or entry to events.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1629
Handwriting
kanji
赴Meaning
Proceed to
Reading
kunyomiおもむomomu
onyomiふfu
Parts
走Run 卜Divination
Example Word
赴く: go or proceed. The Japanese verb '赴く (おもむく)' primarily means 'to go' or 'to proceed' towards a specific destination or situation, often implying a sense of purpose or inevitability. It is commonly used in formal or literary contexts to describe moving towards a place, role, or state. For example: He went to the battlefield「彼は戦場に赴いた」(かれはせんじょうにおもむいた). She proceeded to her new job「彼女は新しい仕事に赴いた」(かのじょはあたらしいしごとにおもむいた). The verb can also carry a nuanced sense of moving towards a fate or outcome, as in '赴く運命 (おもむくうんめい) (destined fate)'.
Radical
走
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1845
Handwriting