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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

じ ji

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Time, Hour

    Reading

    kunyomiとき

    toki

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Day, Sun Temple

    Example Word

    目覚まし時計: alarm clock. The Japanese noun '目覚まし時計 (めざましどけい)' refers to an 'alarm clock', a device used to wake someone up at a specific time. It is commonly used in daily life to ensure punctuality. For example: I set the alarm clock for 7 AM「目覚まし時計を7時にセットした」(めざましどけいをしちじにセットした). The alarm clock didn't ring this morning「今朝、目覚まし時計が鳴らなかった」(けさ、めざましどけいがならなかった). This word is a compound of '目覚まし (めざまし)', meaning 'waking up', and '時計 (とけい)', meaning 'clock'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    14

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thing

    Reading

    kunyomiこと

    koto

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Hand Barb One Mouth

    Example Word

    事務員: clerk. The Japanese noun '事務員 (じむいん)' refers to a 'clerk' or 'office worker'. This term is commonly used to describe someone who performs administrative or clerical tasks in an office setting. It is a neutral term and does not imply any specific rank or seniority. For example: She works as a clerk「彼女は事務員として働いています」(かのじょはじむいんとしてはたらいています). The clerk is organizing the documents「事務員が書類を整理しています」(じむいんがしょるいをせいりしています). This word is often used in professional or formal contexts to describe someone handling routine office duties.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    16

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Self

    Reading

    kunyomiみずか

    mizuka

    onyomi

    ji

    shi

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    20

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hold

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mo

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Temple 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

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    47

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ground

    Reading

    onyomi

    ji

    chi

    Parts

    Soil To be

    Example Word

    遊園地: amusement park. The Japanese noun '遊園地 (ゆうえんち)' refers to an 'amusement park', a place with various attractions, rides, and entertainment facilities. It is commonly used to describe places like Disneyland or Universal Studios, where people go for leisure and fun. Example sentences: Let's go to the amusement park「遊園地に行きましょう」(ゆうえんちにいきましょう). The amusement park was crowded「遊園地は混んでいた」(ゆうえんちはこんでいた). This word is often associated with family outings or childhood memories.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    53

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Next

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    つぎ

    tsugi

    onyomi

    ji

    shi

    Parts

    Ice (水)Lack

    Example Word

    次々: one after another. The Japanese adverb '次々 (つぎつぎ)' means 'one after another' or 'in succession'. It is used to describe events, actions, or things happening continuously or in rapid sequence. This word emphasizes the flow or progression of events without interruption. For example: new products are released one after another「新製品が次々と発表される」(しんせいひんがつぎつぎとはっぴょうされる). People entered the room one after another「人々が次々と部屋に入った」(ひとびとがつぎつぎとへやにはいった). The adverb often pairs with particles like 'と' to emphasize the continuous nature of the action.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    101

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cure, Reign

    Reading

    kunyomiおさ

    osa

    なお

    nao

    onyomi

    ji

    chi

    Parts

    Water (水)Pedestal, Machine

    Example Word

    政治家: politician. The Japanese noun '政治家 (せいじか)' refers to a 'politician', someone who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of an elected office. This term is used to describe individuals who are engaged in the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power. For example: That politician is very popular「あの政治家はとても人気がある」(あのせいじかはとてもにんきがある). He became a politician after retiring from the military「彼は軍隊を引退した後、政治家になった」(かれはぐんたいをいんたいしたあと、せいじかになった). The term can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and it carries a neutral connotation unless specified otherwise by the context in which it is used.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    317

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Character

    Reading

    kunyomiあざ

    aza

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Child Roof

    Example Word

    十字路: crossroads. The Japanese noun '十字路 (じゅうじろ)' refers to a 'crossroads' or an intersection where two roads cross each other, typically forming a cross shape. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. In a literal sense, it describes a physical intersection, while metaphorically, it can signify a point of decision or a critical juncture in life. Example sentences include: At the crossroads, turn left「十字路で左に曲がってください」(じゅうじろでひだりにまがってください). Life is full of crossroads「人生には十字路がたくさんある」(じんせいにはじゅうじろがたくさんある).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    370

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    Reading

    kunyomiてら

    tera

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Soil 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

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    408

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Resemble

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ni

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Person (人)By means of

    Example Word

    似ている: resemble. The Japanese verb '似ている (にている)' means 'to resemble' or 'to be similar'. It is used to describe a likeness or similarity between two things, people, or situations. This verb is often used in comparisons, such as when saying someone looks like another person or when two objects share similar characteristics. 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). These two paintings are similar「この二つの絵は似ている」(このふたつのえはにている). The verb is typically used in its te-form (似ている) to indicate a state of resemblance or similarity.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    464

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ear

    Reading

    kunyomiみみ

    mimi

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    One Three 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

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    465

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Show, Indicate

    Reading

    kunyomiしめ

    shime

    onyomi

    ji

    shi

    Parts

    Two Small

    Example Word

    示唆: hint. The Japanese noun '示唆 (しさ)' means 'hint' or 'suggestion'. It refers to an indirect indication or clue that implies something without stating it explicitly. This word is often used in formal or intellectual contexts, such as academic discussions, literature, or professional advice. For example: The professor gave a hint about the exam questions「教授は試験問題について示唆を与えた」(きょうじゅはしけんもんだいについてしさをあたえた). Her words contained a subtle suggestion「彼女の言葉には微妙な示唆が含まれていた」(かのじょのことばにはびみょうなしさがふくまれていた). Note that '示唆' is more formal than other words like 'ヒント' (hint) or '暗示' (あんじ, implication), and it often carries a nuanced or sophisticated tone.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    574

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Child

    Reading

    onyomi

    ni

    ji

    Parts

    Legs Old, Past

    Example Word

    幼児: toddler. The Japanese noun '幼児 (ようじ)' refers to a young child, typically between the ages of 1 and 6 years old, who is in the early stages of childhood. This term is often used in educational, medical, and parenting contexts to describe children who are not yet in elementary school. For example: The toddler is playing in the park「幼児が公園で遊んでいる」(ようじがこうえんであそんでいる). This daycare is for toddlers「この保育園は幼児向けです」(このほいくえんはようじむけです). The word emphasizes the stage of development rather than just the age, and it is commonly used in phrases like '幼児教育 (ようじきょういく)' (early childhood education).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    750

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Word, Resign

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Tongue Hard, Spicy

    Example Word

    辞典: dictionary. The Japanese noun '辞典 (じてん)' refers to a 'dictionary', a reference book containing words and their meanings, often arranged alphabetically. It is commonly used for language learning or looking up definitions. For example: I bought a new dictionary「新しい辞典を買いました」(あたらしいじてんをかいました). This dictionary is very useful「この辞典はとても便利です」(このじてんはとてもべんりです). The word can also refer to specialized dictionaries, such as a kanji dictionary『漢字辞典』(かんじじてん).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    941

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Attend to, Samurai

    Reading

    kunyomiさむらい

    samurai

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Person (人)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

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    961

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exclude, Remove

    Reading

    kunyomiのぞ

    nozo

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    ji

    Parts

    Excess

    Example Word

    解除: cancellation. The Japanese noun '解除 (かいじょ)' refers to the act of canceling, revoking, or releasing something, such as a contract, restriction, or state of being. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts. For example: cancellation of the contract「契約の解除」(けいやくのかいじょ). The state of emergency has been lifted「緊急事態が解除された」(きんきゅうじたいがかいじょされた). It can also refer to the removal of a lock or restriction, as in '解除コード (かいじょコード) (unlock code)'. This word is often used in legal, technical, or administrative settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1003

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

    Reading

    kunyomiいつく

    itsuku

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Heart

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1367

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Feed

    Reading

    kunyomiもち

    mochi

    えさ

    esa

    えば

    eba

    onyomi

    ni

    ji

    Parts

    Eat (食)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

    Stroke Count

    14

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1696

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Magnet, Porcelain

    Reading

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Stone

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1904

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nourishing

    Reading

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Water (水)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2010

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Briar, Thorn

    Reading

    kunyomiいばら

    ibara

    くさぶき

    kusabuki

    onyomi

    ji

    shi

    Parts

    Grass Next

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2032

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Two

    Reading

    kunyomiふた

    futa

    そえ

    soe

    onyomi

    ni

    ji

    Parts

    One

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    2069

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Imperial seal, Emperor's seal

    Reading

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Ball, Jewel

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2131

    Handwriting

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