kanji

Meaning

Remember, Awake

Reading

Parts

見See

Example Word

覚え: skill or memory. The Japanese noun '覚え (おぼえ)' has two distinct meanings. The first is 'memory', referring to the ability to recall or retain information. For example: I have no memory of that event「その出来事の覚えがない」(そのできごとのおぼえがない). The second meaning is 'skill', referring to one's proficiency or ability in a particular area. For example: He has great skill in cooking「彼は料理の覚えがいい」(かれはりょうりのおぼえがいい). The context in which '覚え' is used will determine which meaning is intended. It is important to note that while '覚え' can mean 'memory', it is not used in the same way as '記憶 (きおく)', which is a more formal term for memory.

Radical

見

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

270

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Guest, Customer

Reading

Parts

宀Roof 各Each

Example Word

乗客: passenger. The Japanese noun '乗客 (じょうきゃく)' refers to a 'passenger', specifically someone who is traveling in a vehicle such as a train, bus, airplane, or ship. This word is commonly used in transportation contexts. For example: The passengers got off the train「乗客は電車を降りた」(じょうきゃくはでんしゃをおりた). There were many passengers on the bus「バスには多くの乗客がいた」(バスにはおおくのじょうきゃくがいた). The word emphasizes the role of the person as someone being transported, rather than the driver or operator of the vehicle.

Radical

宀

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

356

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Picture

Reading

Parts

一One 凵Open box 由Reason

Example Word

映画: movie. The Japanese noun '映画 (えいが)' means 'movie' or 'film'. It refers to a motion picture, typically shown in theaters or on television. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation when discussing films, going to the cinema, or watching movies. For example: I watched a movie yesterday「昨日映画を見ました」(きのうえいがをみました). This movie is interesting「この映画は面白い」(このえいがはおもしろい). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '映画館 (えいがかん)' (movie theater) or '映画監督 (えいがかんとく)' (film director).

Radical

田

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

384

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Corner, Angle

Reading

Parts

⺈Wrap 冂Enclosure 土Soil

Example Word

町角: street corner. The Japanese noun '町角 (まちかど)' refers to a 'street corner' or 'corner of a street'. It is commonly used to describe the intersection or turning point of streets in a town or city. This word often evokes a sense of locality and community, as street corners are typically bustling with activity or serve as landmarks. For example: Let's meet at the street corner「町角で会いましょう」(まちかどであいましょう). There's a small shop at the street corner「町角に小さな店があります」(まちかどにちいさなみせがあります). The word can also carry a nostalgic or picturesque connotation, often used in literature or storytelling to set a scene.

Radical

角

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

389

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Status

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 各Each

Example Word

性格: personality. The Japanese noun '性格 (せいかく)' refers to a person's inherent traits, temperament, or personality. It is commonly used to describe someone's nature or behavioral tendencies. For example: She has a cheerful personality「彼女は明るい性格です」(かのじょはあかるいせいかくです). His personality is very serious「彼の性格はとても真面目です」(かれのせいかくはとてもまじめです). This word is neutral and can describe both positive and negative traits. It is often used in conversations about people's characteristics or compatibility.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

461

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Certain

Reading

Parts

石Stone 隹Bird

Example Word

確実: certain. The Japanese adjective '確実 (かくじつ)' means 'certain' or 'reliable'. It is used to describe something that is definite, assured, or guaranteed to happen or be true. This word often conveys a sense of confidence or trustworthiness. For example: This method is certain to work「この方法は確実にうまくいく」(このほうほうはかくじつにうまくいく). He is a reliable person「彼は確実な人だ」(かれはかくじつなひとだ). The word can also be used in contexts where something is guaranteed, such as '確実な結果 (かくじつなけっか) (certain result)'.

Radical

石

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

488

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Each

Reading

Parts

夂Late 口Mouth

Example Word

各地: regions. The Japanese noun '各地 (かくち)' means 'regions' or 'various places'. It is used to refer to multiple different areas or locations, often within a specific context such as a country or a larger geographical area. This term is commonly used in news reports, travel guides, and discussions about cultural or geographical diversity. For example: The festival is celebrated in various regions「各地で祭りが祝われる」(かくちでまつりがいわわれる). The company has branches in many regions「その会社は各地に支店がある」(そのかいしゃはかくちにしてんがある).

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

824

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Crane

Reading

Parts

隺 鳥Bird

Radical

鳥

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1064

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Reform, Leather

Reading

Example Word

改革: reform. The Japanese verbal noun '改革 (かいかく)' means 'reform'. It refers to making changes to something in order to improve it, often used in the context of systems, organizations, or policies. For example: The government is planning a reform「政府は改革を計画している」(せいふはかいかくをけいかくしている). The company needs a reform「その会社は改革が必要だ」(そのかいしゃはかいかくがひつようだ). This term is commonly used in political, economic, and social contexts to describe significant and often systematic changes aimed at improvement.

Radical

革

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1100

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Compare, Contrast

Reading

Parts

車Car 交Mix

Example Word

比較: comparison. The Japanese verbal noun '比較 (ひかく)' means 'comparison'. It is used to describe the act of comparing two or more things, often to highlight similarities or differences. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: Let's make a comparison between the two products「二つの製品を比較しましょう」(ふたつのせいひんをひかくしましょう). The comparison of these two methods is interesting「これらの二つの方法の比較は面白い」(これらのふたつのほうほうのひかくはおもしろい). It can also be used in compound words, such as '比較的 (ひかくてき)' meaning 'comparatively' or 'relatively'.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1216

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cabinet

Reading

Parts

門Gate 各Each

Example Word

内閣: cabinet. The Japanese noun '内閣 (ないかく)' refers to the 'cabinet' in a governmental context. It specifically denotes the group of ministers or executives who are responsible for the administration and policy-making of a government. This term is commonly used in political discussions and news reports. For example: The cabinet held a meeting「内閣は会議を開いた」(ないかくはかいぎをひらいた). The prime minister reshuffled the cabinet「首相は内閣を改造した」(しゅしょうはないかくをかいぞうした). The term is often associated with the executive branch of government and is a key component in the political structure of Japan.

Radical

門

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1251

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Separate, Isolate

Reading

Parts

⻖ 鬲

Example Word

間隔: interval. The Japanese noun '間隔 (かんかく)' refers to an 'interval' or 'gap' between objects, events, or points in time. It is commonly used to describe physical spaces, such as the distance between two objects, or temporal spaces, such as the time between events. For example: The interval between trains is 10 minutes「電車の間隔は10分です」(でんしゃのかんかくはじゅっぷんです). There is a gap between the two buildings「2つの建物の間に間隔がある」(ふたつのたてもののあいだにかんかくがある). This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Radical

阜

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1370

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Expand, Broaden

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)広Wide

Example Word

拡大: expansion or magnification. The Japanese verbal noun '拡大 (かくだい)' can mean either 'expansion' or 'magnification', depending on the context. When referring to 'expansion', it is often used in contexts like business growth, territorial expansion, or increasing the scope of something. For example: the expansion of the company「会社の拡大」(かいしゃのかくだい). When referring to 'magnification', it is used in contexts like enlarging images or objects, such as in photography or microscopy. For example: the magnification of the image「画像の拡大」(がぞうのかくだい). The word is versatile and can be applied to both physical and abstract concepts.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1396

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Seize, Catch game

Reading

Parts

犬Dog 蒦

Example Word

獲得: acquisition. The Japanese verbal noun '獲得 (かくとく)' means 'acquisition'. It refers to the act of obtaining or gaining something, often through effort or competition. This word is commonly used in contexts such as acquiring skills, rights, or resources. For example: the acquisition of new technology「新しい技術の獲得」(あたらしいぎじゅつのかくとく). The team worked hard for the acquisition of the championship「チームは優勝の獲得に一生懸命取り組んだ」(チームはゆうしょうのかくとくにいっしょうけんめいとりくんだ). It can also be used in abstract contexts, such as acquiring knowledge or rights.

Radical

犬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1580

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shell, Husk

Reading

Parts

壳 殳Pike

Radical

殳

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1804

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Nucleus

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 亥

Example Word

結核: tuberculosis. The Japanese noun '結核 (けっかく)' refers to 'tuberculosis', a serious infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Historically, tuberculosis was a major cause of death worldwide, and it remains a significant health issue in many regions. In Japanese, this term is used in medical contexts and general discussions about health. For example: He was diagnosed with tuberculosis「彼は結核と診断された」(かれはけっかくとしんだんされた). Tuberculosis is a contagious disease「結核は伝染病です」(けっかくはでんせんびょうです). The word is often associated with public health campaigns and medical treatments.

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1882

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Enclosure

Reading

Parts

享Receive ⻏Mound (阜)

Radical

邑

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1894

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Upbraid, Menacing

Reading

Parts

口Mouth 赤Red

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1937

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Harvest

Reading

Parts

禾Cereal 蒦

Example Word

収穫: harvest. The Japanese verbal noun '収穫 (しゅうかく)' primarily means 'harvest'. It refers to the process or result of gathering crops from the fields. This word can also be used metaphorically to describe the fruits of one's labor or efforts in a broader sense. For example: The harvest this year was abundant「今年の収穫は豊かだった」(ことしのしゅうかくはゆたかだった). We are looking forward to the harvest of our hard work「私たちの努力の収穫を楽しみにしている」(わたしたちのどりょくのしゅうかくをたのしみにしている). It is important to note that '収穫' is often used in agricultural contexts but can extend to other areas where results or outcomes are gathered.

Radical

禾

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1963

Handwriting