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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

よう you

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way, Form

    Reading

    kunyomiさま

    sama

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Sheep Water (水)

    Example Word

    皆様: everyone. The Japanese noun '皆様 (みなさま)' is a polite and respectful way to refer to 'everyone' or 'all of you'. It is often used in formal settings, speeches, or when addressing a group of people with respect. For example: Thank you, everyone「皆様、ありがとうございます」(みなさま、ありがとうございます). Everyone, please take care「皆様、お気をつけてください」(みなさま、おきをつけてください). The term is more formal than '皆 (みな)' and is commonly used in written communication or formal announcements.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    56

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leaf

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Grass Table

    Example Word

    紅葉: autumn leaves. The Japanese verbal noun '紅葉 (こうよう)' refers to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn, often specifically to the vibrant reds and yellows seen in Japanese maple trees. It is also used to describe the act of leaves changing color. This word is deeply tied to the appreciation of seasonal beauty in Japanese culture. Example sentences: The autumn leaves are beautiful「紅葉がきれいです」(こうようがきれいです). Let's go see the autumn leaves「紅葉を見に行きましょう」(こうようをみにいきましょう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    127

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Use

    Reading

    kunyomiもち

    mochi

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Moon, Month Stick

    Example Word

    用途: use. The Japanese noun '用途 (ようと)' refers to the purpose or intended use of something. It is commonly used to describe the function or application of an object, tool, or resource. For example: This machine has various uses「この機械は用途が広い」(このきかいはようとがひろい). The use of this material is limited「この材料の用途は限られている」(このざいりょうのようとはかぎられている). The word often appears in technical or practical contexts, emphasizing the specific function or role of an item.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    130

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Important, Need

    Reading

    kunyomi

    i

    かなめ

    kaname

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Woman

    Example Word

    需要: demand. The Japanese noun '需要 (じゅよう)' means 'demand'. It is commonly used in economic, business, and market contexts to refer to the desire or need for goods, services, or resources. For example: the demand for electric cars is increasing「電気自動車の需要が増えている」(でんきじどうしゃのじゅようがふえている). There is high demand for skilled workers「熟練労働者の需要が高い」(じゅくれんろうどうしゃのじゅようがたかい). This word is often paired with '供給 (きょうきゅう)' (supply) to discuss market dynamics, as in 'supply and demand'「需要と供給」(じゅようときょうきゅう).

    Radical

    西

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    220

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Contain, Looks

    Reading

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Roof Valley

    Example Word

    美容: beauty. The Japanese noun '美容 (びよう)' refers to 'beauty' or 'beautification'. It is commonly used in contexts related to beauty care, such as skincare, haircare, or cosmetic treatments. For example: beauty salon「美容院」(びよういん). She is studying beauty techniques「彼女は美容の技術を勉強している」(かのじょはびようのぎじゅつをべんきょうしている). This term is often associated with the beauty industry and self-care practices.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    430

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ocean, Western style

    Reading

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Water (水)Sheep

    Example Word

    海洋: ocean. The Japanese noun '海洋 (かいよう)' refers to the 'ocean' or 'sea'. It is a formal term often used in scientific, geographical, or technical contexts to describe large bodies of saltwater. For example: the ocean is vast「海洋は広大だ」(かいようはこうだいだ). Marine life thrives in the ocean「海洋には海洋生物が生息している」(かいようにはかいようせいぶつがせいそくしている). This word is distinct from more casual terms like '海 (うみ)', which simply means 'sea' or 'beach' and is used in everyday conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    476

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Loins, Waist

    Reading

    kunyomiこし

    koshi

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Meat Important, Need

    Example Word

    腰掛け: stool. The Japanese noun '腰掛け (こしかけ)' refers to a 'stool', which is a simple seat without a back or arms. It is often used in casual or temporary seating situations. For example: Please sit on the stool「腰掛けに座ってください」(こしかけにすわってください). There is a stool in the corner「隅に腰掛けがあります」(すみにこしかけがあります). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe a temporary position or role, but its primary meaning is the physical object.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    569

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sunshine

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Sunray Mound (阜)

    Example Word

    太陽: sun. The Japanese noun '太陽 (たいよう)' means 'sun'. It refers to the star at the center of our solar system, which provides light and heat to Earth. This word is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The sun is bright today「今日の太陽は明るい」(きょうのたいようはあかるい). The sun rises in the east「太陽は東から昇る」(たいようはひがしからのぼる). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as a source of light or energy, such as in the phrase '彼は私の太陽 (かれはわたしのたいよう)' (He is my sun).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    676

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foster

    Reading

    kunyomiやしな

    yashina

    onyomiよう

    you

    Example Word

    養子: adopted child. The Japanese noun '養子 (ようし)' means 'adopted child'. It refers to a child who is legally adopted into a family, becoming part of that family through legal processes. This word is often used in contexts related to family law, inheritance, or social discussions about adoption. Example: They adopted a child 「彼らは養子をもらった」 (かれらはようしをもらった). The adopted child inherited the property 「養子が財産を相続した」 (ようしがざいさんをそうぞくした). Note that '養子' can refer to either an adopted son or daughter, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    693

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weekday

    Reading

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Day, Sun Surname

    Example Word

    曜日: day. The Japanese noun '曜日 (ようび)' refers to the days of the week. It is commonly used to specify or inquire about a particular day, such as Monday, Tuesday, etc. For example: What day is it today?「今日は何曜日ですか?」(きょうはなんようびですか?). Monday is the first day of the week「月曜日は週の最初の日です」(げつようびはしゅうのさいしょのひです). The word '曜日' is often preceded by the specific day's name, like '月曜日 (げつようび)' for Monday, '火曜日 (かようび)' for Tuesday, and so on.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    1007

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dance

    Reading

    kunyomiおど

    odo

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Foot (足)Path

    Example Word

    盆踊り: bon dance. The Japanese noun '盆踊り (ぼんおどり)' refers to a traditional Japanese dance performed during the Obon festival, which is a Buddhist event to honor the spirits of deceased ancestors. The dance is typically performed in a circle around a raised platform called a 'yagura', where musicians play traditional music. The dance is a way to celebrate and remember ancestors, and it is often accompanied by the wearing of yukata (light summer kimono). For example: Let's go to the bon dance「盆踊りに行こう」(ぼんおどりにいこう). The bon dance is held at the shrine「盆踊りは神社で行われます」(ぼんおどりはじんじゃでおこなわれます). The atmosphere of the bon dance is lively and festive, with many people participating in the dance and enjoying the food stalls set up around the venue.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1033

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hoist, Exalt

    Reading

    kunyomi

    a

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Hand (手)Sunray

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1083

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rock, Shake

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yu

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Example Word

    動揺: disturbance or agitation. The Japanese noun '動揺 (どうよう)' refers to a state of disturbance or agitation, often emotional or mental. It can describe a sense of unease, instability, or turmoil, whether in a person's feelings, a situation, or even a physical object. For example: Her voice showed signs of disturbance「彼女の声に動揺が見えた」(かのじょのこえにどうようがみえた). The political situation caused widespread agitation「政治的な状況が広範な動揺を引き起こした」(せいじてきなじょうきょうがこうはんなどうようをひきおこした). This word is often used in contexts where there is a noticeable disruption or emotional unrest.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1110

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Childhood, Infancy

    Reading

    kunyomiおさな

    osana

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Slight Power

    Example Word

    幼い: young. The Japanese adjective '幼い (おさない)' means 'young'. It is used to describe someone or something that is in an early stage of life or development. This word often carries a nuance of immaturity or inexperience, and it can be used for both people and animals. For example: The child is still young「その子はまだ幼い」(そのこはまだおさない). Her dreams are still young and naive「彼女の夢はまだ幼い」(かのじょのゆめはまだおさない). Note that '幼い' can also imply a sense of innocence or lack of sophistication, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1141

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Well, Boil

    Reading

    kunyomi

    wa

    onyomiゆう

    yuu

    よう

    you

    yu

    Parts

    Water (水)Brave

    Example Word

    湧く: arise or gush. The Japanese verb '湧く (わく)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to gush' or 'to well up', often used to describe liquids like water or oil emerging from the ground. For example: hot water gushes from the spring「温泉からお湯が湧く」(おんせんからおゆがわく). The second meaning is 'to arise' or 'to emerge', used to describe emotions, thoughts, or situations coming into existence. For example: doubts arose in my mind「疑問が心に湧く」(ぎもんがこころにわく). This verb is versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1405

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bewitched

    Reading

    kunyomiなま

    nama

    わざわ

    wazawa

    あや

    aya

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Woman

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1505

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sheep

    Reading

    kunyomiひつじ

    hitsuji

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Divide King

    Example Word

    羊: sheep. The Japanese noun '羊 (ひつじ)' refers to the animal 'sheep'. This word is commonly used in contexts related to animals, farming, or even in idiomatic expressions. For example: The sheep is white「羊は白い」(ひつじはしろい). I saw a sheep in the field「畑で羊を見た」(はたけでひつじをみた). In Japanese culture, sheep are not as commonly referenced as in Western cultures, but they do appear in literature and art. The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who is meek or follows others without question, similar to the English idiom 'like a sheep'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1513

    Radical Forms

    𦍌, ⺶, 𢆉

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Noh chanting, Popular song

    Reading

    kunyomiうた

    uta

    うたい

    utai

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Say

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1717

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Melt, Dissolve

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Water (水)Contain, Looks

    Example Word

    溶かす: melt. The Japanese verb '溶かす (とかす)' means 'to melt'. It is used when referring to the process of turning a solid into a liquid, typically by heating. This verb can be used for various substances like ice, chocolate, or metal. For example: I melted the chocolate「チョコレートを溶かした」(ちょこれーとをとかした). The ice melted in the sun「氷が太陽で溶かした」(こおりがたいようでとかした). It's important to note that '溶かす' is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object to indicate what is being melted.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1758

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ordinary, Common

    Reading

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Brush 广Dotted cliff

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1843

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Protect, Embrace

    Reading

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1850

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Kiln

    Reading

    kunyomiかま

    kama

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Hole

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2034

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fertility

    Reading

    kunyomiそそ

    soso

    onyomiよう

    you

    おく

    oku

    よく

    yoku

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2100

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Swelling, Carbuncle

    Reading

    kunyomiかさ

    kasa

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Sick Sunray

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2122

    Handwriting

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