Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Time, Hour

Reading

Parts

日Day, Sun 寺Temple

Example Word

時間割り: schedule. The Japanese noun '時間割り (じかんわり)' refers to a 'schedule' or 'timetable', specifically one that outlines the timing and arrangement of events, classes, or activities. It is commonly used in educational settings to describe a school timetable, but it can also apply to other structured plans. For example: The school schedule is busy「学校の時間割りは忙しい」(がっこうのじかんわりはいそがしい). I checked my class schedule「私は時間割りを確認した」(わたしはじかんわりをかくにんした). The word emphasizes the organization of time, often in a fixed or recurring pattern.

Radical

日

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

14

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

⺕Hand 亅Barb 一One 口Mouth

Example Word

見事: complete or splendid. The Japanese adjectival noun '見事 (みごと)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'splendid' or 'magnificent', often used to describe something that is impressively beautiful or well-executed. For example: The fireworks were splendid「花火は見事だった」(はなびはみごとだった). The second meaning is 'complete' or 'thorough', often used to describe something that is done fully or perfectly. For example: He failed completely「彼は見事に失敗した」(かれはみごとにしっぱいした). The word can also carry a nuance of admiration or awe, depending on the context.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

16

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Self

Reading

Parts

目Eye 丿Katakana no

Example Word

自国: home country. The Japanese noun '自国 (じこく)' refers to one's own country or homeland. It is often used in contexts where someone is comparing or discussing their own country in relation to others. For example: I love my homecountry「私は自国が大好きです」(わたしはじこくがだいすきです). The policies of my homecountry are strict「自国の政策は厳しい」(じこくのせいさくはきびしい). This term is commonly used in formal or political discussions.

Radical

自

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

20

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hold

Reading

Parts

寺Temple 扌Hand (手)

Example Word

持ち上げる: lift. The Japanese verb '持ち上げる (もちあげる)' means 'to lift' or 'to raise something up'. It is commonly used when physically picking up or elevating an object. For example: He lifted the box「彼は箱を持ち上げた」(かれははこをもちあげた). The crane lifted the heavy load「クレーンが重い荷物を持ち上げた」(クレーンがおもいにものをもちあげた). Additionally, '持ち上げる' can be used metaphorically to describe elevating someone's status or praising them excessively, as in: The media lifted him up as a hero「メディアは彼を英雄として持ち上げた」(メディアはかれをえいゆうとしてもちあげた).

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

47

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Ground

Reading

Parts

土Soil 也To be

Example Word

土地: land. The Japanese noun '土地 (とち)' refers to 'land' or 'a plot of land'. It is commonly used to describe a piece of ground, often in the context of real estate, agriculture, or geography. For example: This land is fertile「この土地は肥沃だ」(このとちはひよくだ). They bought a piece of land「彼らは土地を買った」(かれらはとちをかった). The word can also imply a specific area or region, such as in '土地の歴史 (とちのれきし) (history of the land)'. It is important to note that '土地' is neutral and does not inherently imply ownership unless specified.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

53

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Next

Reading

Parts

冫Ice (水)欠Lack

Example Word

次ぐ: follow. The Japanese verb '次ぐ (つぐ)' means 'to follow' or 'to come next'. It is often used to describe something that follows in sequence, rank, or time. For example: The second place team follows the first「2位のチームは1位に次ぐ」(にいのチームはいちいにつぐ). This event follows the previous one「このイベントは前のものに次ぐ」(このイベントはまえのものにつぐ). The verb can also imply succession or ranking, such as in '次ぐ地位 (つぐちい) (next in rank)'. Note that '次ぐ' is often used in formal or written contexts.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

101

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cure, Reign

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)台Pedestal, Machine

Example Word

治療: treatment. The Japanese verbal noun '治療 (ちりょう)' means 'treatment' and is commonly used in medical or therapeutic contexts. It refers to the act of treating an illness, injury, or condition to improve or cure it. This word is often used in phrases like '治療を受ける (ちりょうをうける)' (to receive treatment) or '治療が必要 (ちりょうがひつよう)' (treatment is necessary). Example sentences: The doctor recommended treatment「医者は治療を勧めた」(いしゃはちりょうをすすめた). This disease requires immediate treatment「この病気はすぐに治療が必要だ」(このびょうきはすぐにちりょうがひつようだ).

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

317

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Character

Reading

Parts

子Child 宀Roof

Example Word

数字: number. The Japanese noun '数字 (すうじ)' refers to a 'number' or 'numerical figure'. It is commonly used in contexts involving mathematics, statistics, or any situation where numerical values are discussed. For example: Please write the number here「ここに数字を書いてください」(ここにすうじをかいてください). The numbers on the screen are hard to read「画面の数字が読みにくい」(がめんのすうじがよみにくい). This word can also refer to digits or numerals in a broader sense, such as in phone numbers or codes. It is important to note that '数字' specifically refers to the written or symbolic representation of numbers, not the concept of quantity itself.

Radical

子

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

370

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Temple

Reading

Parts

土Soil 寸Measurement

Example Word

寺院: temple. The Japanese noun '寺院 (じいん)' refers to a 'temple', specifically a Buddhist temple. This term is used to describe a place of worship and practice for Buddhists, often characterized by its architecture, statues, and religious activities. For example: I visited a famous temple「有名な寺院を訪れました」(ゆうめいなじいんをおとずれました). The temple is very old「その寺院はとても古いです」(そのじいんはとてもふるいです). It's important to note that '寺院' is distinct from '神社 (じんじゃ)', which refers to Shinto shrines.

Radical

寸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

408

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Resemble

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)以By means of

Example Word

似る: resemble. The Japanese verb '似る (にる)' means 'to resemble' or 'to be similar to'. It is used to describe a likeness or similarity between two things, people, or concepts. This verb is often used in comparisons, such as when saying someone looks like another person or when describing how two objects are alike. For example: She resembles her mother「彼女は母親に似ている」(かのじょはははおやににている). This painting resembles a famous one「この絵は有名な絵に似ている」(このえはゆうめいなえににている). The verb '似る' is typically used with the particle 'に' to indicate what something resembles, as in 'AはBに似ている' (A resembles B).

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

464

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Ear

Reading

Parts

一One 三Three 丨Stick

Example Word

耳: ear. The Japanese noun '耳 (みみ)' means 'ear'. This word refers to the organ of hearing in humans and animals. It is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: my ear hurts「耳が痛い」(みみがいたい). She whispered in my ear「彼女は私の耳に囁いた」(かのじょはわたしのみみにささやいた). Additionally, '耳' can be used metaphorically to describe something that resembles an ear in shape, such as the handle of a cup, referred to as '耳' in Japanese. It is a versatile word that appears in various idiomatic expressions and compound words.

Radical

耳

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

465

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Show, Indicate

Reading

Parts

二Two 小Small

Example Word

開示: disclosure. The Japanese noun '開示 (かいじ)' means 'disclosure'. It refers to the act of making information, facts, or data known to others, often in a formal or legal context. This term is commonly used in legal, corporate, or administrative settings where transparency is required. For example: The company made a public disclosure of its financial records「会社は財務記録を開示しました」(かいしゃはざいむきろくをかいじしました). The court ordered the disclosure of evidence「裁判所は証拠の開示を命じた」(さいばんしょはしょうこのかいじをめいじた). Note that '開示' is often used in contexts involving legal obligations or ethical transparency.

Radical

示

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

574

Radical Form

礻

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Child

Reading

Parts

儿Legs 旧Old, Past

Example Word

小児: child. The Japanese noun '小児 (しょうに)' refers to a 'child', specifically in the context of young children, often in medical or formal settings. It is commonly used in terms like '小児科 (しょうにか)', which means 'pediatrics'. This word is more formal and clinical compared to everyday terms like '子供 (こども)'. Example sentences: The pediatrician treats children「小児科医は小児を治療する」(しょうにかいはしょうにをちりょうする). This medicine is for children「この薬は小児用です」(このくすりはしょうにようです).

Radical

儿

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

750

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Word, Resign

Reading

Parts

舌Tongue 辛Hard, Spicy

Example Word

辞める: quit. The Japanese verb '辞める (やめる)' means 'to quit' or 'to resign'. It is commonly used when someone leaves a job, position, or stops doing something they were previously engaged in. For example: I quit my job「仕事を辞めました」(しごとをやめました). He decided to quit smoking「彼はタバコを辞めると決めた」(かれはタバコをやめるときめた). The verb can also be used in a broader sense, such as quitting a habit or activity. It is important to note that '辞める' is often used in formal or professional contexts, while 'やめる' can be used more casually.

Radical

辛

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

941

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Attend to, Samurai

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)寺Temple

Example Word

侍: samurai. The Japanese noun '侍 (さむらい)' refers to a 'samurai', a member of the warrior class in feudal Japan. Samurai were known for their strict code of honor, discipline, and martial skills. The term is often associated with loyalty, bravery, and the bushido (the way of the warrior). Example sentences: The samurai fought bravely「侍は勇敢に戦った」(さむらいはゆうかんにたたかった). He is a descendant of a samurai family「彼は侍の家系の子孫です」(かれはさむらいのかけいのしそんです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who embodies the qualities of a samurai, such as honor and discipline.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

961

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Exclude, Remove

Reading

Parts

⻖ 余Excess

Example Word

取り除く: remove. The Japanese verb '取り除く (とりのぞく)' means 'to remove' or 'to eliminate'. It is used when taking something away or getting rid of something, whether physically or abstractly. This verb often implies a deliberate action to clear or eliminate an obstacle, problem, or unwanted item. For example: Please remove the dirt from the table「テーブルの汚れを取り除いてください」(テーブルのよごれをとりのぞいてください). We need to remove the obstacles to success「成功の障害を取り除く必要がある」(せいこうのしょうがいをとりのぞくひつようがある). The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as removing doubts or fears.

Radical

阜

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1003

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Affection, Mercy

Reading

Parts

心Heart 兹

Radical

心

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1367

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Feed

Reading

Parts

飠Eat (食)耳Ear

Example Word

餌: feed or bait. The Japanese noun '餌 (えさ)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'feed', referring to food given to animals, such as pets or livestock. For example: I gave feed to the dog「犬に餌をあげた」(いぬにえさをあげた). The second meaning is 'bait', used in the context of fishing or trapping. For example: He put bait on the hook「彼は針に餌をつけた」(かれははりにえさをつけた). The word is versatile and can be used in both domestic and outdoor settings, depending on the context.

Radical

食

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1696

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Magnet, Porcelain

Reading

Parts

石Stone 兹

Radical

石

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1904

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Nourishing

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)兹

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2010

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Briar, Thorn

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 次Next

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2032

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Two

Reading

Parts

一One 弍

Radical

弋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2069

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Imperial seal, Emperor's seal

Reading

Parts

玉Ball, Jewel 爾

Radical

玉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2131

Handwriting