Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Theory, Explanation

Reading

Parts

訁Say (言)兑

Example Word

小説: novel. The Japanese noun '小説 (しょうせつ)' refers to a 'novel', which is a long fictional narrative in prose form. This term is commonly used in literary contexts to describe works of fiction that explore complex characters, plots, and themes. For example: I enjoy reading novels「小説を読むのが好きです」(しょうせつをよむのがすきです). This novel is very interesting「この小説はとても面白い」(このしょうせつはとてもおもしろい). The word can also be used in compound terms, such as '歴史小説 (れきししょうせつ)' (historical novel) or '推理小説 (すいりしょうせつ)' (mystery novel).

Radical

言

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

194

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tax

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 兑

Example Word

税金: tax. The Japanese noun '税金 (ぜいきん)' means 'tax'. It refers to the mandatory financial charge or levy imposed by the government on individuals or entities to fund public expenditures. This word is commonly used in discussions about finances, government policies, or personal budgeting. For example: I paid my taxes「税金を払いました」(ぜいきんをはらいました). The tax rate increased this year「今年は税金が上がりました」(ことしはぜいきんがあがりました). It is important to note that '税金' is a general term and can refer to various types of taxes, such as income tax, sales tax, or property tax.

Radical

禾

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1486

Handwriting