Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Ability, Arm

Reading

Parts

月Moon, Month 宛Address

Example Word

腕時計: watch. The Japanese noun '腕時計 (うでどけい)' refers to a 'watch', specifically a wristwatch. This term is used to describe a timepiece worn on the wrist, typically with a strap or bracelet. It is a common item in daily life and can be used in various contexts, such as fashion, functionality, or as a gift. For example: I bought a new watch「新しい腕時計を買いました」(あたらしいうでどけいをかいました). His watch is very expensive「彼の腕時計はとても高いです」(かれのうでどけいはとてもたかいです). The word is a combination of '腕 (うで)' meaning 'arm' and '時計 (とけい)' meaning 'clock' or 'watch', emphasizing the location where the watch is worn.

Radical

肉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

646

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bay, Gulf

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)弯

Example Word

湾: bay. The Japanese noun '湾 (わん)' refers to a 'bay', which is a body of water partially enclosed by land. It is commonly used in geographical contexts to describe coastal features. For example: Tokyo Bay is beautiful「東京湾は美しい」(とうきょうわんはうつくしい). The ship entered the bay「船が湾に入った」(ふねがわんにはいった). This word is often used in place names, such as '東京湾 (とうきょうわん) (Tokyo Bay)' or '大阪湾 (おおさかわん) (Osaka Bay)'. It is important to note that '湾' specifically refers to a bay and not other types of water bodies like lakes or rivers.

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1800

Handwriting