Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
えん en
kanji
遠Meaning
Far
Reading
too
onyomiえんen
Parts
⻌Walk 吉Lucky, Good luck 衣Clothes
Example Word
永遠: eternity. The Japanese adjectival noun '永遠 (えいえん)' means 'eternity' or 'perpetual'. It is used to describe something that lasts forever, without end. This word is often used in poetic or philosophical contexts to express timelessness or unending continuity. For example: Their love is eternal「彼らの愛は永遠だ」(かれらのあいはえいえんだ). The beauty of nature is eternal「自然の美しさは永遠だ」(しぜんのうつくしさはえいえんだ). It can also be used to describe abstract concepts like time, life, or emotions that are perceived as infinite.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
257
Handwriting
kanji
縁Meaning
Relation, Edge
Reading
fuchi
onyomiねんnen
えんen
Parts
糸Thread 豕Pig
Example Word
縁: edge or fate. The Japanese noun '縁 (えん)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'fate' or 'destiny', referring to a connection or bond between people, often implying a predestined relationship. For example: We met by fate「私たちは縁で出会った」(わたしたちはえんでであった). The second meaning is 'edge' or 'rim', referring to the boundary or outer part of something. For example: The edge of the table is chipped「テーブルの縁が欠けている」(テーブルのえんがかけている). The context in which '縁' is used will determine whether it refers to fate or an edge, so pay attention to the surrounding words.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
495
Handwriting
kanji
円Meaning
Circle, Yen
Reading
maru
onyomiえんen
Parts
冂Enclosure 丄Up (上)
Example Word
円高: yen strength. The Japanese noun '円高 (えんだか)' refers to a situation where the value of the Japanese yen is strong or high relative to other currencies. This term is commonly used in economic and financial contexts to describe the yen's exchange rate. For example: The yen's strength is affecting exports「円高が輸出に影響を与えている」(えんだかがゆしゅつにえいきょうをあたえている). Due to the strong yen, traveling abroad has become cheaper「円高のため、海外旅行が安 くなった」(えんだかのため、かいがいりょこうがやすくなった). It's important to note that '円高' is often discussed in relation to its opposite, '円安 (えんやす)', which means a weak yen.
Radical
冂
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
520
Handwriting
kanji
煙Meaning
Smoke
Reading
kemu
けむりkemuri
onyomiえんen
Parts
火Fire 垔
Example Word
喫煙: smoking. The Japanese verbal noun '喫煙 (きつえん)' refers to the act of smoking, particularly tobacco. It is commonly used in contexts related to health, regulations, or habits. For example: Smoking is prohibited here「ここでは喫煙は禁止されています」(ここではきつえんはきんしされています). He quit smoking last year「彼は去年喫煙をやめました」(かれはきょねんきつえんをやめました). The word is often seen in signs or public notices, such as '喫煙所 (きつえんじょ)' (smoking area). It is important to note that this term is neutral in tone and does not carry any positive or negative connotations by itself.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
581
Handwriting
kanji
演Meaning
Perform
Reading
en
Parts
氵Water (水)寅
Example Word
講演: lecture. The Japanese verbal noun '講演 (こうえん)' refers to a formal talk or lecture given on a specific topic, often by an expert or a guest speaker. It is commonly used in academic, professional, or public settings. For example: I attended a lecture on Japanese history「日本の歴史についての講演に参加しました」(にほんのれきしについてのこうえんにさんかしました). The professor gave a lecture on climate change「教授が気候変動について講演しました」(きょうじゅがきこうへんどうについてこうえんしました). This term is often associated with structured, informative presentations rather than casual talks.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
689
Handwriting
kanji
園Meaning
Garden
Reading
sono
onyomiえんen
Parts
口Mouth 衣Clothes 土Soil
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
囗
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
754
Handwriting
kanji
延Meaning
Prolong
Reading
no
onyomiえんen
Parts
廴 正Correct
Example Word
引き延ばす: stretch or prolong. The Japanese verb '引き延ばす (ひきのばす)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to prolong' or 'to extend' in terms of time or duration. For example: he prolonged the meeting「彼 は会議を引き延ばした」(かれはかいぎをひきのばした). The second meaning is 'to stretch' or 'to elongate' in a physical sense. For example: she stretched the dough「彼女は生地を引き延ばした」(かのじょはきじをひきのばした). This verb is often used in contexts where something is being extended or stretched beyond its original state, whether in time or physical form.
Radical
廴
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1034
Handwriting
kanji
猿Meaning
Monkey
Reading
saru
onyomiえんen
Parts
犭 袁
Example Word
猿: monkey. The Japanese noun '猿 (さる)' refers to a monkey. This word is commonly used to describe primates, particularly those found in Japan, such as the Japanese macaque. It can be used in various contexts, from literal descriptions of animals to metaphorical expressions. For example: The monkey is eating a banana「猿がバナナを食べている」(さるがバナナをたべている). There are many monkeys in the mountains「山には猿が多い」(やまにはさるがおおい). In Japanese culture, monkeys are sometimes associated with mischief or cleverness, and they appear in folklore and proverbs.
Radical
犬
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1207
Handwriting
kanji
塩Meaning
Salt
Reading
shio
onyomiえんen
Parts
土Soil 皿Plate
Example Word
塩辛い: salty. The Japanese adjective '塩辛い (しおからい)' means 'salty'. It is used to describe food or dishes that have a strong or pronounced saltiness. This word can also carry a nuance of being overly salty or having a sharp, briny taste. For example: this soup is salty「このスープは塩辛い」(このスープはしおからい). The pickles are too salty「漬物が塩辛すぎる」(つけものがしおからすぎる). Note that '塩辛い' is often used to describe food, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that feel 'sharp' or 'intense'.
Radical
土
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1269
Handwriting
kanji
沿Meaning
Along
Reading
so
onyomiえんen
Parts
氵Water (水)㕣
Example Word
沿い: along. The Japanese suffix '沿い (そい)' means 'along'. It is used to indicate that something is situated or moving alongside a particular path, route, or boundary. This suffix is often attached to nouns that represent linear features such as roads, rivers, or coastlines. For example: walking along the river「川沿いを歩く」(かわぞいをあるく). The hotel is along the coast「ホテルは海岸沿いにある」(ホテルはかいがんぞいにある). Note that '沿い' is typically used in combination with other nouns to form compound words that describe locations or directions relative to a linear feature.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1484
Handwriting
kanji
宛Meaning
Address
Reading
ate
あたかataka
づつzutsu
onyomiえんen
Parts
宀Roof 夗
Example Word
宛て: addressed. The Japanese suffix '宛て (あて)' is used to indicate that something is addressed or directed to someone or something. It is commonly attached to names, titles, or pronouns to specify the recipient. For example: a letter addressed to Tanaka「田中さん宛ての手紙」(たなかさんあてのてがみ). This suffix is often used in formal or written contexts, such as letters, emails, or packages. It can also imply a sense of direction or purpose, as in 'this gift is for you'「このプレゼントはあなた宛てです」(このプレゼントはあなたあてです). Note that '宛て' is typically written in hiragana in modern usage, though it can occasionally appear in kanji as '宛'.
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
8JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1489
Handwriting
kanji
宴Meaning
Banquet
Reading
utage
onyomiえんen
Parts
宀Roof 妟
Example Word
宴: feast. The Japanese noun '宴 (うたげ)' refers to a 'feast' or 'banquet'. It is used to describe a large, celebratory meal or gathering, often with entertainment, music, and drinking. This word carries a sense of festivity and enjoyment, typically associated with special occasions or celebrations. For example: The lord hosted a grand feast「殿様が盛大な宴を催した」(とのさまがせいだいなうたげをもよおした). We enjoyed the feast with music and dance「私たちは音楽と踊りで宴を楽しんだ」(わたしたちはおんがくとおどりでうたげをたのしんだ). The word can also imply a sense of indulgence or revelry, depending on the context.
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1520
Handwriting
kanji
炎Meaning
Flame, Blaze
Reading
honoo
onyomiえんen
Parts
火Fire
Example Word
炎: flame. The Japanese noun '炎 (ほのお)' means 'flame'. It refers to the visible, gaseous part of a fire, often characterized by its brightness and heat. This word is commonly used to describe the flames of a fire, whether natural or man-made. For example: the flame of the candle is beautiful「ろうそくの炎は美しい」(ろうそくのほのおはうつくしい). The flames rose high into the sky「炎が空高く上がった」(ほのおがそらたかくあがった). It can also be used metaphorically to describe intense emotions or passion, such as 'the flame of love'「愛の炎」(あいのほのお).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1550
Handwriting
kanji
援Meaning
Assist, Aid
Reading
en
Parts
扌Hand (手)爰
Example Word
応援: support or cheering. The Japanese verbal noun '応援 (おうえん)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'support', which refers to providing assistance or backing to someone or something. For example: I support my friend's decision「友達の決断を応援する」(ともだちのけつだんをおうえんする). The second meaning is 'cheering', which refers to encouraging or rooting for someone, often in a sports or competitive context. For example: We cheered for our team during the match「試合中にチームを応援した」(しあいちゅうにチームをおうえんした). The word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, and it carries a positive connotation of encouragement and solidarity.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1666
Handwriting
kanji
鉛Meaning
Lead
Reading
namari
onyomiえんen
Parts
釒Gold (金)㕣
Example Word
鉛筆: pencil. The Japanese noun '鉛筆 (えんぴつ)' means 'pencil'. It refers to a common writing instrument made of a thin cylindrical graphite core encased in wood. This word is widely used in everyday contexts, such as in schools, offices, or at home. For example: I bought a new pencil「新しい鉛筆を買いました」(あたらしいえんぴつをかいました). Please lend me a pencil「鉛筆を貸してください」(えんぴつをかしてください). The word is straightforward and does not carry additional nuanced meanings, making it easy to use in various situations.
Radical
金
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1704
Handwriting
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