Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Wicked

Reading

Parts

牙Fang, Tusk ⻏Mound (阜)

Example Word

風邪: cold. The Japanese noun '風邪 (かぜ)' refers to the common cold, an illness characterized by symptoms like coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose. It is a common term used in everyday conversation when discussing health. For example: I caught a cold「風邪を引いた」(かぜをひいた). Don't catch a cold「風邪を引かないで」(かぜをひかないで). This word is often used in phrases like '風邪を引く (かぜをひく)' (to catch a cold) or '風邪薬 (かぜぐすり)' (cold medicine).

Radical

邑

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

928

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Snake

Reading

Parts

虫Insect 它

Example Word

蛇: snake. The Japanese noun '蛇 (へび)' means 'snake'. This word refers to the reptile characterized by its long, legless body. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. In Japanese culture, snakes can symbolize both positive traits like wisdom and protection, as well as negative traits like danger or deceit. Example sentences: I saw a snake in the garden「庭で蛇を見た」(にわでへびをみた). The snake is long「その蛇は長い」(そのへびはながい). Snakes are often featured in Japanese folklore and mythology, such as the legendary creature 'Yamata no Orochi' (八岐大蛇).

Radical

虫

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1199

Handwriting