Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
かく kaku
kanji
覚Meaning
Remember, Awake
Reading
sa
おぼobo
onyomiかくkaku
Parts
見See
Example Word
覚める: awaken. The Japanese verb '覚める (さめる)' primarily means 'to awaken' or 'to wake up'. It is used to describe the act of waking up from sleep, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe becoming aware of something or snapping out of a state of illusion or ignorance. For example: I woke up early「私は早く覚めた」(わたしははやくさめた). He finally woke up to the reality「彼はついに現実に覚めた」(かれはついにげんじつにさめた). This verb is often used in contexts where someone becomes conscious or aware, either literally or figuratively.
Radical
見
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
270
Handwriting
kanji
客Meaning
Guest, Customer
Reading
kaku
きゃくkyaku
Parts
宀Roof 各Each
Example Word
客: guest or customer. The Japanese noun '客 (きゃく)' can mean both 'guest' and 'customer', depending on the context. When referring to a 'guest', it is often used in social or hospitality settings, such as inviting someone to your home or a hotel guest. For example: The guest arrived「客が来た」(きゃくがきた). When referring to a 'customer', it is commonly used in business or retail contexts, such as a store or restaurant. For example: The customer is waiting「客が待っている」(きゃくがまっている). The word can also imply a sense of respect or formality, as in treating someone as an honored guest or valued customer.
Radical
宀
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
356
Handwriting
kanji
画Meaning
Picture
Reading
kaku
がga
Parts
一One 凵Open box 由Reason
Example Word
録画: recording. The Japanese verbal noun '録画 (ろくが)' refers to the act of recording video or visual content, typically for television, movies, or other media. It is commonly used in contexts involving recording devices, such as DVRs or cameras. For example: I set the recording for the show「番組の録画を設定した」(ばんぐみのろくがをせっていした). The recording failed due to a power outage「停電で録画が失敗した」(ていでんろくががしっぱいした). This term is often used in technical or everyday contexts related to media consumption and storage.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
384
Handwriting
kanji
角Meaning
Corner, Angle
Reading
kado
つのtsuno
onyomiかくkaku
Parts
⺈Wrap 冂Enclosure 土Soil
Example Word
真四角: square. The Japanese adjectival noun '真四角 (ましかく)' means 'square'. It is used to describe something that has a perfectly square shape, with all sides equal and all angles at 90 degrees. This term is often used to describe objects, shapes, or even abstract concepts that resemble a square. For example: The table is square「そのテーブルは真四角だ」(そのテーブルはましかくだ). The room is square「この部屋は真四角です」(このへやはましかくです). The term emphasizes precision and exactness in shape, making it distinct from more general terms like '四角 (しかく)', which can refer to any rectangular shape.
Radical
角
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
389
Handwriting
kanji
格Meaning
Status
Reading
kou
かくkaku
Parts
木Tree, Wood 各Each
Example Word
本格: genuine. The Japanese noun '本格 (ほんかく)' refers to something that is genuine, authentic, or full-fledged. It is often used to describe things that are serious, thorough, or of high quality, such as a genuine method, a full-scale effort, or an authentic style. For example: This is a genuine Italian restaurant「これは本格的なイタリアンレストランです」(これはほんかくてきなイタリアンレストランです). The company is making a full-scale effort to improve its services「その会社はサービス改善に本格的に取り組んでいます」(そのかいしゃはサービスかいぜんにほんかくてきにとりくんでいます). The word can also imply a sense of seriousness or commitment, as in '本格的な調査 (ほんかくてきなちょうさ) (a thorough investigation)'.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
461
Handwriting
kanji
確Meaning
Certain
Reading
tashi
onyomiかくkaku
Parts
石Stone 隹Bird
Example Word
正確: accurate. The Japanese adjectival noun '正確 (せいかく)' means 'accurate'. It is used to describe something that is precise, correct, or free from errors. This word is often used in contexts where precision or correctness is important, such as in measurements, information, or descriptions. For example: The clock is accurate「その時計は正確です」(そのとけいはせいかくです). His explanation was accurate「彼の説明は正確でした」(かれのせつめいはせいかくでした). Note that '正確' can also function as a noun, as in '正確さ (せいかくさ)', which means 'accuracy'.
Radical
石
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
488
Handwriting
kanji
各Meaning
Each
Reading
onoono
onyomiかくkaku
Parts
夂Late 口Mouth
Example Word
各国: countries. The Japanese noun '各国 (かっこく)' means 'countries'. It refers to multiple nations or states collectively. This term is often used in contexts discussing international relations, policies, or comparisons between different nations. For example: The policies vary by country「各国の政策は異なる」(かっこくのせいさくはことなる). Representatives from various countries attended the conference「各国の代表者が会議に出席した」(かっこくのだいひょうしゃがかいぎにしゅっせきした).
Radical
口
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
824
Handwriting
kanji
革Meaning
Reform, Leather
Reading
kawa
onyomiかくkaku
Example Word
革新: innovation. The Japanese noun '革新 (かくしん)' refers to 'innovation' or a significant change that introduces new methods, ideas, or products. It is often used in contexts related to technology, business, or societal changes. For example: The company is known for its innovation「その会社は革新で知られている」(そのかいしゃはかくしんでしられている). This technology represents a major innovation「この技術は大きな革新を表している」(このぎじゅつはおおきなかくしんをあらわしている). The word emphasizes the introduction of something new and transformative, often leading to improvements or advancements in a particular field.
Radical
革
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1100
Handwriting
kanji
較Meaning
Compare, Contrast
Reading
kou
かくkaku
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
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1216
Handwriting
kanji
閣Meaning
Cabinet
Reading
kaku
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
14JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1251
Handwriting
kanji
隔Meaning
Separate, Isolate
Reading
heda
onyomiかくkaku
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
13JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1370
Handwriting
kanji
拡Meaning
Expand, Broaden
Reading
hiro
onyomiかくkaku
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
8JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1396
Handwriting
kanji
獲Meaning
Seize, Catch game
Reading
e
onyomiかくkaku
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
16JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1580
Handwriting
kanji
核Meaning
Nucleus
Reading
kaku
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
10JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1882
Handwriting
kanji
穫Meaning
Harvest
Reading
kaku
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
18JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1963
Handwriting
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