Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Sky, Empty

Reading

Parts

穴Hole 工Construction

Example Word

空しい: empty or futile. The Japanese adjective '空しい (むなしい)' can mean 'empty' or 'futile', depending on the context. When used to describe something as 'empty', it often refers to a lack of substance or meaning, such as an empty promise or an empty feeling. For example: His words felt empty「彼の言葉は空しかった」(かれのことばはむなしかった). When used to mean 'futile', it describes something that is pointless or without result. For example: All efforts were futile「全ての努力は空しかった」(すべてのどりょくはむなしかった). The nuance of this word often carries a sense of disappointment or sadness, emphasizing the lack of fulfillment or purpose.

Radical

穴

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

161

Handwriting