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Nihongo

Classroom

こ ko Jōyō Kanji Practice Quiz

Page 1

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Door

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    One Corpse

    Example Word

    井戸: well. The Japanese noun '井戸 (いど)' refers to a 'well', specifically a water well dug into the ground to access groundwater. This term is commonly used in both rural and historical contexts, as wells were a primary source of water in traditional Japanese households. For example: There is a well in the garden「庭に井戸がある」(にわにいどがある). The water from the well is cold「井戸の水は冷たい」(いどのみずはつめたい). In modern times, wells are less common due to the prevalence of tap water, but the term remains relevant in discussions about traditional architecture or rural life.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    196

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Old

    Reading

    kunyomiふる

    furu

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Ten Mouth

    Example Word

    古典: classic. The Japanese noun '古典 (こてん)' refers to something that is considered a classic, often in the context of literature, art, or music. It can denote works that have stood the test of time and are regarded as having significant historical or cultural value. For example: I enjoy reading classics「私は古典を読むのが好きです」(わたしはこてんをよむのがすきです). This museum has a collection of classical art「この美術館は古典美術のコレクションがあります」(このびじゅつかんはこてんびじゅつのコレクションがあります). The term can also be used more broadly to refer to traditional or ancient things in various fields.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    208

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Invite, Call

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Mouth

    Example Word

    呼吸: breathing. The Japanese verbal noun '呼吸 (こきゅう)' means 'breathing'. It refers to the act of inhaling and exhaling air, which is essential for life. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: deep breathing is important for relaxation「深呼吸はリラックスに重要です」(しんこきゅうはりらっくすにじゅうようです). The athlete focused on his breathing during the race「その選手はレース中に呼吸に集中した」(そのせんしゅはれーすちゅうにこきゅうにしゅうちゅうした). In a metaphorical sense, it can also describe the rhythm or flow of something, such as in music or teamwork.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    256

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Past

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    onyomi

    ko

    きょ

    kyo

    Parts

    Private Soil

    Example Word

    去年: last year. The Japanese noun '去年 (きょねん)' means 'last year'. It is used to refer to the year immediately preceding the current one. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing to indicate events or situations that occurred in the previous year. For example: I went to Japan last year「去年、日本に行きました」(きょねん、にほんにいきました). Last year was very busy「去年はとても忙しかった」(きょねんはとてもいそがしかった). It is important to note that '去年' is a specific term and should not be confused with '昨年 (さくねん)', which is a more formal term also meaning 'last year'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    344

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Reason, Deceased

    Reading

    kunyomiゆえ

    yue

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Old Strike

    Example Word

    事故: accident. The Japanese noun '事故 (じこ)' refers to an 'accident'. This term is commonly used to describe unexpected and unfortunate events, often involving physical harm or damage. It can be used in various contexts, such as traffic accidents, workplace accidents, or other mishaps. For example: There was a car accident「車の事故があった」(くるまのじこがあった). The factory had an accident「工場で事故があった」(こうじょうでじこがあった). It's important to note that '事故' typically implies a negative outcome and is often used in serious or formal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    374

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Oneself

    Reading

    kunyomiおのれ

    onore

    onyomi

    ki

    ko

    Example Word

    己: oneself. The Japanese noun '己 (おのれ)' refers to 'oneself' or 'self'. It is often used in a reflective or introspective context, emphasizing the speaker's own identity or actions. This term can carry a formal or archaic tone and is sometimes used in expressions of self-reproach or determination. For example: I must rely on myself「己を頼りにしなければならない」(おのれをたよりにしなければならない). He blamed himself「彼は己を責めた」(かれはおのれをせめた). Note that '己' can also appear in idiomatic expressions or proverbs, such as '己の欲せざる所は人に施す勿れ (おのれのほっせざるところはひとにほどこすなかれ)', which translates to 'Do not impose on others what you do not desire for yourself.'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    548

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Individual

    Reading

    onyomi

    ka

    ko

    Parts

    Person (人)Hard

    Example Word

    個人: individual. The Japanese noun '個人 (こじん)' means 'individual'. It refers to a single person as distinct from a group or society. This term is often used in contexts emphasizing the rights, responsibilities, or characteristics of a single person. For example: respect for the individual「個人の尊重」(こじんのそんちょう). The decision was made by an individual「その決定は個人によってなされた」(そのけっていはこじんによってなされた). It is also commonly used in legal, social, and philosophical discussions to highlight the importance of the individual within a larger context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    678

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Hard

    Reading

    kunyomiかた

    kata

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Box Old

    Example Word

    固定: fixation. The Japanese verbal noun '固定 (こてい)' refers to the act of fixing, securing, or making something immovable. It is often used in contexts where something is being anchored, stabilized, or set in place, such as in physical objects, ideas, or systems. For example: The shelf is fixed to the wall「棚は壁に固定されている」(たなはかべにこていされている). The company has a fixed policy「会社は固定された方針を持っている」(かいしゃはこていされたほうしんをもっている). This term can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is unchanging or rigid, such as a fixed idea or belief.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    765

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Basis, Based on

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomi

    ko

    きょ

    kyo

    Parts

    Hand (手)Deal with

    Example Word

    証拠: evidence. The Japanese noun '証拠 (しょうこ)' means 'evidence'. It refers to information, objects, or facts that are used to prove or disprove something, often in legal, scientific, or investigative contexts. For example: The police found evidence「警察は証拠を見つけた」(けいさつはしょうこをみつけた). This document is important evidence「この書類は重要な証拠です」(このしょるいはじゅうようなしょうこです). The word is commonly used in formal or serious situations, such as court cases or academic discussions. It can also be used metaphorically to describe proof of abstract concepts, like trust or intentions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    946

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Empty, Void

    Reading

    kunyomiむな

    muna

    onyomi

    ko

    きょ

    kyo

    Parts

    Business (業)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1045

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Lake

    Reading

    kunyomiみずうみ

    mizuumi

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Water (水)Barbarian

    Example Word

    湖: lake. The Japanese noun '湖 (みずうみ)' means 'lake'. It refers to a large body of water surrounded by land. This word is commonly used in geographical contexts or when describing natural landscapes. For example: The lake is beautiful「湖は美しい」(みずうみはうつくしい). I went to the lake yesterday「昨日、湖に行きました」(きのう、みずうみにいきました). The word '湖' is often used in compound words, such as '湖岸 (こがん)' meaning 'lakeshore' or '湖畔 (こはん)' meaning 'lakeside'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1189

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Wither

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Old

    Example Word

    木枯らし: winter wind. The Japanese noun '木枯らし (こがらし)' refers to a cold, dry wind that blows in late autumn or early winter, signaling the arrival of winter. It is often associated with the withering of leaves and the transition to colder weather. This word carries a poetic nuance and is frequently used in literature and seasonal descriptions. Example sentences: The winter wind blows through the trees「木枯らしが木々を通り抜ける」(こがらしがききをとおりぬける). I felt the chill of the winter wind「木枯らしの冷たさを感じた」(こがらしのつめたさをかんじた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1217

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Warehouse

    Reading

    kunyomiくら

    kura

    onyomi

    ku

    ko

    Parts

    Car 广Dotted cliff

    Example Word

    文庫: library or paperback. The Japanese noun '文庫 (ぶんこ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to a 'library', typically a collection of books or a place where books are stored. For example: I borrowed a book from the library「図書館から文庫を借りた」(としょかんからぶんこをかりた). The second meaning refers to a 'paperback', a type of book binding that is smaller and more affordable than hardcover books. For example: I bought a paperback novel「文庫の小説を買った」(ぶんこのしょうせつをかった). The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended, so pay attention to the surrounding words.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1255

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Boast

    Reading

    kunyomiほこ

    hoko

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    誇る: boast. The Japanese verb '誇る (ほこる)' means 'to boast' or 'to take pride in'. It is used when someone feels a sense of pride or satisfaction about something they or someone else has achieved or possesses. This verb can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the tone and situation. For example: He boasts about his achievements「彼は自分の業績を誇る」(かれはじぶんのぎょうせきをほこる). This town boasts a beautiful park「この町は美しい公園を誇る」(このまちはうつくしいこうえんをほこる). Note that while '誇る' often implies pride, it can sometimes carry a nuance of arrogance if used inappropriately.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1288

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Orphan, Solitary

    Reading

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Child

    Example Word

    孤独: loneliness. The Japanese adjectival noun '孤独 (こどく)' means 'loneliness'. It describes the state of being alone, isolated, or feeling disconnected from others. This word often carries an emotional weight, emphasizing the sadness or emptiness associated with being alone. For example: he felt deep loneliness「彼は深い孤独を感じた」(かれはふかいこどくをかんじた). Loneliness is a common theme in literature「孤独は文学のよくあるテーマだ」(こどくはぶんがくのよくあるテーマだ). It can also be used to describe a physical state of being alone, but it is more commonly associated with emotional isolation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1318

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Tiger

    Reading

    kunyomiとら

    tora

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Legs

    Example Word

    虎: tiger. The Japanese noun '虎 (とら)' refers to a 'tiger', the large carnivorous feline animal. This word is used to describe the animal itself, often in contexts related to wildlife, zoos, or symbolic representations. Tigers are also culturally significant in Japan, often symbolizing strength and courage. Example sentences: The tiger is strong「虎は強い」(とらはつよい). I saw a tiger at the zoo「動物園で虎を見た」(どうぶつえんでとらをみた). In Japanese folklore and art, tigers are frequently depicted as powerful and majestic creatures.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1325

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Look back, Review

    Reading

    kunyomiかえり

    kaeri

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Employ, Hire Page

    Example Word

    顧問: advisor. The Japanese noun '顧問 (こもん)' refers to an advisor or consultant, typically someone who provides expert advice or guidance in a professional or organizational setting. This term is often used in business, educational, or governmental contexts to describe someone who offers strategic or specialized advice. For example: He is a company advisor「彼は会社の顧問です」(かれはかいしゃのこもんです). The school hired a new advisor「学校は新しい顧問を雇いました」(がっこうはあたらしいこもんをやといました). The role of a '顧問' is usually formal and may involve long-term collaboration.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    21

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1338

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Drum

    Reading

    kunyomiつづみ

    tsuzumi

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Branch, Support

    Example Word

    太鼓: drum. The Japanese noun '太鼓 (たいこ)' refers to a traditional Japanese drum. It is a percussion instrument that is often used in various traditional Japanese music and performances, such as festivals, theater, and religious ceremonies. The drum is typically made of wood and animal skin, and it is played with sticks called 'bachi'. Example sentences: The sound of the drum is loud「太鼓の音は大きい」(たいこのおとはおおきい). They played the drum at the festival「彼らは祭りで太鼓を叩いた」(かれらはまつりでたいこをたたいた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1351

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Hem

    Reading

    kunyomiすそ

    suso

    onyomi

    ko

    きょ

    kyo

    Parts

    Reside, Be

    Example Word

    裾: hem. The Japanese noun '裾 (すそ)' refers to the hem or edge of a piece of clothing, such as the bottom of a skirt, pants, or kimono. It can also metaphorically refer to the lower edge or base of something, like the foot of a mountain. For example: The hem of her dress is dirty「彼女のドレスの裾が汚れている」(かのじょのドレスのすそがよごれている). The foot of the mountain is covered in mist「山の裾が霧に包まれている」(やまのすそがきりにつつまれている). This word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts to describe the lower edge of an object or area.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1419

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Item, Counter for articles

    Reading

    onyomi

    ka

    ko

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Hard

    Example Word

    箇月: months. The Japanese suffix '箇月 (かげつ)' is used to indicate a period of time in months. It is often attached to a number to specify how many months. For example: three months「三箇月」(さんかげつ). This suffix is commonly used in formal or written contexts, such as contracts, schedules, or official documents. It is important to note that '箇月' is more formal than the more commonly used 'ヶ月 (かげつ)', which serves the same purpose but is less formal. Example sentences: The project will take two months「このプロジェクトは二箇月かかります」(このプロジェクトはにかげつかかります). I have been studying Japanese for six months「私は日本語を六箇月勉強しています」(わたしはにほんごをろっかげつべんきょうしています).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1525

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Crotch, Thigh

    Reading

    kunyomiもも

    momo

    また

    mata

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Pike

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1607

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Employ, Hire

    Reading

    kunyomiやと

    yato

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Door Bird

    Example Word

    雇う: hire. The Japanese verb '雇う (やとう)' means 'to hire'. It is used when referring to the act of employing someone, typically for a job or service. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as hiring employees, workers, or even temporary staff. For example: The company hired new employees「会社は新しい従業員を雇った」(かいしゃはあたらしいじゅうぎょういんをやとう). They hired a gardener「彼らは庭師を雇った」(かれらはにわしをやとう). The nuance of '雇う' often implies a formal or contractual employment relationship, distinguishing it from more casual arrangements.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1636

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Arc, Arch

    Reading

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Bow

    Example Word

    括弧: parentheses. The Japanese verbal noun '括弧 (かっこ)' refers to 'parentheses' or 'brackets'. It is used to indicate a pair of punctuation marks that enclose additional information or asides within a sentence. In Japanese, there are different types of brackets, such as 丸括弧 (まるかっこ) for round brackets (), 角括弧 (かくかっこ) for square brackets [], and 波括弧 (なみかっこ) for curly brackets {}. Example sentences: Please put the word in parentheses「その言葉を括弧に入れてください」(そのことばをかっこにいれてください). The explanation is in brackets「説明は括弧内にあります」(せつめいはかっこないにあります).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2096

    Handwriting

  • kanji

    Meaning

    To tie, Confinement

    Reading

    kunyomiふさ

    fusa

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Gold (金)Hard

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2136

    Handwriting