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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

ひ hi

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Third person pronoun, He

    Reading

    kunyomiかれ

    kare

    かの

    kano

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Stop Skin

    Example Word

    彼れ: that. The Japanese pronoun '彼れ (あれ)' means 'that' and is used to refer to something distant from both the speaker and the listener, either physically or psychologically. It is often used when the specific object or subject is known to both parties but is not immediately present. For example: That is a mountain「あれは山です」(あれはやまです). That over there is my house「あれが私の家です」(あれがわたしのいえです). It can also be used to refer to something that is not tangible, such as an idea or a situation. For example: That was a difficult time「あれは大変な時期でした」(あれはたいへんなじきでした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    19

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fly

    Reading

    kunyomi

    to

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Sho, Measuring box

    Example Word

    飛行: flight. The Japanese verbal noun '飛行 (ひこう)' means 'flight'. It refers to the act or process of flying, typically by an aircraft, bird, or other flying object. This term is commonly used in contexts related to aviation, travel, or nature. For example: The flight was smooth「飛行はスムーズでした」(ひこうはスムーズでした). Birds are capable of flight「鳥は飛行ができる」(とりはひこうができる). It can also be used in compound words, such as '飛行機 (ひこうき)' (airplane) or '宇宙飛行 (うちゅうひこう)' (spaceflight).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    229

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mistake, Negative

    Reading

    kunyomiあら

    ara

    onyomi

    hi

    Example Word

    非常: emergency. The Japanese adjectival noun '非常 (ひじょう)' primarily means 'emergency'. It is often used in contexts related to urgent or critical situations. For example: emergency exit「非常口」(ひじょうぐち). This word can also be used to describe something as 'extraordinary' or 'unusual', but this usage is less common. For example: extraordinary measures「非常手段」(ひじょうしゅだん). It's important to note that '非常' is often used in formal or official contexts, such as in signs or announcements.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    320

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sad

    Reading

    kunyomiかな

    kana

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Mistake, Negative Heart

    Example Word

    悲劇: tragedy. The Japanese noun '悲劇 (ひげき)' means 'tragedy'. It refers to a serious and sorrowful event or situation, often involving suffering or misfortune. This word is commonly used in literature, drama, and everyday conversation to describe events that evoke deep sadness or despair. For example: The play was a tragedy「その劇は悲劇だった」(そのげきはひげきだった). The accident was a tragedy「その事故は悲劇だった」(そのじこはひげきだった). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe situations that are deeply unfortunate or regrettable.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    415

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Compare, Ratio

    Reading

    kunyomiくら

    kura

    onyomi

    hi

    Example Word

    比率: ratio. The Japanese noun '比率 (ひりつ)' means 'ratio'. It refers to the quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other. This term is commonly used in mathematical, scientific, and financial contexts to describe proportions or comparative relationships. For example: The ratio of men to women is 2:1「男性と女性の比率は2:1です」(だんせいとじょせいのひりつは2:1です). The ratio of sugar to flour in this recipe is 1:3「このレシピの砂糖と小麦粉の比率は1:3です」(このレシピのさとうとこむぎこのひりつは1:3です).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    604

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Secret

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Cereal Inevitable, Certain

    Example Word

    秘書: secretary. The Japanese noun '秘書 (ひしょ)' refers to a 'secretary', someone who assists in administrative tasks, manages schedules, and handles correspondence, often for executives or high-ranking officials. This term is commonly used in professional settings. Example sentences: She is the president's secretary「彼女は社長の秘書です」(かのじょはしゃちょうのひしょです). I need to hire a new secretary「新しい秘書を雇う必要があります」(あたらしいひしょをやとうひつようがあります). The role of a secretary often involves confidentiality and organizational skills.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    778

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Skin

    Reading

    kunyomiかわ

    kawa

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Again Divination Cliff

    Example Word

    皮肉: irony or sarcasm. The Japanese adjectival noun '皮肉 (ひにく)' can mean both 'sarcasm' and 'irony'. It is used to describe situations, remarks, or expressions that convey a meaning opposite to what is literally stated, often with a mocking or critical tone. For example: His sarcastic remark hurt her feelings「彼の皮肉な発言は彼女の気持ちを傷つけた」(かれのひにくなはつげんはかのじょのきもちをきずつけた). It's ironic that the firefighter's house burned down「消防士の家が燃えたのは皮肉だ」(しょうぼうしのいえがもえたのはひにくだ). The word can also be used to describe situations where the outcome is contrary to what was expected, highlighting a twist of fate or unexpected result.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    796

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Negate

    Reading

    kunyomiいな

    ina

    いや

    iya

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Not Mouth

    Example Word

    否定: denial. The Japanese verbal noun '否定 (ひてい)' means 'denial' or 'negation'. It is used to express the act of denying or negating something, such as a statement, fact, or claim. This word is often used in formal or logical contexts. For example: he denied the accusation「彼はその非難を否定した」(かれはそのひなんをひていした). The theory was negated by new evidence「その理論は新しい証拠によって否定された」(そのりろんはあたらしいしょうこによってひていされた). It can also be used in phrases like '自己否定 (じこひてい)' (self-denial) or '否定形 (ひていけい)' (negative form in grammar).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    846

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tire, Exhausted

    Reading

    kunyomiつか

    tsuka

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Sick Skin

    Example Word

    疲れ: fatigue. The Japanese noun '疲れ (つかれ)' means 'fatigue' or 'tiredness'. It refers to the physical or mental state of being exhausted or worn out. This word is commonly used to describe the feeling after exertion, stress, or lack of rest. For example: I feel fatigue「疲れを感じる」(つかれをかんじる). His fatigue is noticeable「彼の疲れが目立つ」(かれのつかれがめだつ). It can also be used in phrases like '疲れが取れる (つかれがとれる)', meaning 'to recover from fatigue'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    959

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Incur, Be subjected to

    Reading

    kunyomiかぶ

    kabu

    こうむ

    koumu

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Skin

    Example Word

    被る: suffer. The Japanese verb '被る (こうむる)' means 'to suffer' or 'to incur' something, typically something negative or undesirable. It is often used in formal or written contexts to describe experiencing or being subjected to a certain outcome, usually adverse. For example: He suffered a great loss「彼は大きな損失を被った」(かれはおおきなそんしつをこうむった). The company incurred significant damages「その会社は大きな損害を被った」(そのかいしゃはおおきなそんがいをこうむった). This verb is commonly used in legal, business, or formal settings to describe the experience of negative consequences.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    960

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Criticize

    Reading

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Hand (手)Compare, Ratio

    Example Word

    批評: review or criticism. The Japanese verbal noun '批評 (ひひょう)' can mean both 'criticism' and 'review'. It refers to the act of evaluating or analyzing something, often in a formal or detailed manner. This word is commonly used in contexts such as literary criticism, art reviews, or critiques of performances. For example: His criticism was harsh「彼の批評は厳しかった」(かれのひひょうはきびしかった). I read a review of the movie「その映画の批評を読んだ」(そのえいがのひひょうをよんだ). Note that while 'criticism' can sometimes carry a negative connotation, '批評' is generally neutral and focuses on analysis rather than judgment.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    968

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Door, Front door

    Reading

    kunyomiとびら

    tobira

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Door Mistake, Negative

    Example Word

    扉: door. The Japanese noun '扉 (とびら)' refers to a 'door'. This word is often used to describe a door that is more substantial or significant than a regular door, such as a gate, a portal, or the door to a special place. It can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: the door to a new world「新しい世界への扉」(あたらしいせかいへのとびら). The heavy wooden door creaked open「重い木の扉がきしみながら開いた」(おもいきのとびらがきしみながらひらいた). The word '扉' carries a sense of importance or transition, often implying a passage to something new or different.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1039

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expense

    Reading

    kunyomiつい

    tsui

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Shellfish

    Example Word

    国費: national funds. The Japanese noun '国費 (こくひ)' refers to funds or expenses that are provided or managed by the national government. It is often used in contexts related to government budgets, public spending, or financial support provided by the state. For example: The project is funded by national funds「そのプロジェクトは国費で賄われている」(そのプロジェクトはこくひでまかなわれている). The scholarship is supported by national funds「その奨学金は国費で支えられている」(そのしょうがくきんはこくひでささえられている). This term is commonly used in formal or administrative contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1046

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Avoid, Dodge

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    sa

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Walk

    Example Word

    回避: avoidance. The Japanese noun '回避 (かいひ)' means 'avoidance'. It refers to the act of avoiding or evading something, such as a problem, responsibility, or danger. This term is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as legal, psychological, or strategic discussions. For example: avoidance of responsibility「責任の回避」(せきにんのかいひ). The company avoided the issue「会社は問題を回避した」(かいしゃはもんだいをかいひした). In some contexts, it can also imply a deliberate or strategic evasion, such as in 'risk avoidance' (リスク回避, りすくかいひ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1127

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mean, Lowly

    Reading

    kunyomiいや

    iya

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    White 丿Katakana no Ten

    Example Word

    卑しい: vulgar or greedy. The Japanese adjective '卑しい (いやしい)' can mean 'greedy' or 'vulgar'. When used to mean 'greedy', it describes someone who is excessively desirous of wealth or possessions. For example: He is greedy for money「彼は金に卑しい」(かれはかねにいやしい). When used to mean 'vulgar', it describes something or someone that is lacking in refinement or good taste. For example: Her manners are vulgar「彼女のマナーは卑しい」(かのじょのマナーはいやしい). The word carries a negative connotation and is often used to criticize someone's behavior or character.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1213

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fatten, Fertilize

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    こえ

    koe

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Moon, Month Swirling water

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1335

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stone, Monument, Tombstone

    Reading

    kunyomiいしぶみ

    ishibumi

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Stone Mean, Lowly

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1791

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Unfold, Expose

    Reading

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Hand (手)Skin

    Example Word

    披露: announcement. The Japanese noun '披露 (ひろう)' refers to an announcement or a public declaration, often used in formal contexts. It is commonly associated with events where something is revealed or presented to the public, such as a wedding announcement or the unveiling of a new project. For example: The couple made their wedding announcement「カップルは結婚を披露した」(かっぷるはけっこんをひろうした). The company unveiled its new product「会社は新製品を披露した」(かいしゃはしんせいひんをひろうした). This word carries a sense of formality and is often used in ceremonial or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1885

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

    Reading

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Woman Oneself

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1905

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quit, Dismiss

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomi

    hi

    Parts

    Net Ability

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1932

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Secrete

    Reading

    onyomi

    hi

    ひつ

    hitsu

    Parts

    Water (水)Inevitable, Certain

    Example Word

    分泌: secretion. The Japanese noun '分泌 (ぶんぴつ)' refers to the biological process of secretion, where substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ. This term is commonly used in medical and biological contexts. For example: Hormone secretion is important for the body「ホルモンの分泌は体にとって重要です」(ホルモンのぶんぴつはからだにとってじゅうようです). Excessive secretion of oil can cause skin problems「油の過剰分泌は肌トラブルの原因になります」(あぶらのかじょうぶんぴつははだトラブルのげんいんになります).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2099

    Handwriting

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