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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

く ku

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mouth

    Reading

    kunyomiくち

    kuchi

    onyomi

    ku

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    Enclosure One

    Example Word

    口: mouth. The Japanese noun '口 (くち)' primarily means 'mouth'. It refers to the physical opening in the face used for eating, speaking, and breathing. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe openings or entrances, such as the mouth of a river or a bottle. For example: Please close your mouth「口を閉じてください」(くちをとじてください). The mouth of the river is wide「川の口は広い」(かわのくちはひろい). Additionally, '口' can be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '口が重い (くちがおもい)', meaning 'to be tight-lipped' or 'reluctant to speak'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    82

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Nine

    Reading

    kunyomiここの

    kokono

    onyomi

    ku

    きゅう

    kyuu

    Parts

    Second, Latter 丿Katakana no

    Example Word

    九百: nine hundred. The Japanese noun '九百 (きゅうひゃく)' means 'nine hundred'. It is a specific number used in counting or referring to quantities. This word is typically used in contexts involving numbers, such as prices, distances, or counts. For example: The book costs nine hundred yen「その本は九百円です」(そのほんはきゅうひゃくえんです). The train is nine hundred meters away「電車は九百メートル先です」(でんしゃはきゅうひゃくメートルさきです). It's important to note that '九百' is a compound of '九 (きゅう)' meaning 'nine' and '百 (ひゃく)' meaning 'hundred', and it follows the standard Japanese numbering system.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    2

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    225

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Suffer

    Reading

    kunyomiくる

    kuru

    にが

    niga

    onyomi

    ku

    Parts

    Grass Old

    Example Word

    苦: suffering. The Japanese noun '苦 (く)' refers to 'suffering' or 'hardship'. It is often used in contexts related to physical or emotional pain, difficulties, or challenges. This word is commonly found in Buddhist teachings, where it is one of the fundamental concepts, but it is also used in everyday language to describe personal struggles. For example: life is full of suffering「人生は苦に満ちている」(じんせいはくにみちている). He endured great hardship「彼は大きな苦を耐えた」(かれはおおきなくをたえた). The word can also appear in compounds, such as '苦痛 (くつう)' (pain) or '苦労 (くろう)' (hardship).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    230

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accompany, Offer

    Reading

    kunyomiとも

    tomo

    そな

    sona

    onyomi

    ku

    きょう

    kyou

    Parts

    Person (人)Together

    Example Word

    子供: child. The Japanese noun '子供 (こども)' means 'child'. It refers to a young person, typically below the age of puberty. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can refer to one's own children or children in general. For example: The child is playing「子供が遊んでいる」(こどもがあそんでいる). I have two children「私は子供が二人います」(わたしはこどもがふたりいます). It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to young people collectively, as in 'children's park'『子供の公園』(こどものこうえん). Note that '子供' is a neutral term and does not carry any specific connotations unless contextually implied.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    239

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Construction

    Reading

    onyomi

    ku

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    Down (下)One

    Example Word

    工学: engineering. The Japanese noun '工学 (こうがく)' refers to the field of 'engineering'. It encompasses the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes. This term is often used in academic and professional contexts. For example: he studies engineering at university「彼は大学で工学を勉強しています」(かれはだいがくでこうがくをべんきょうしています). This company specializes in mechanical engineering「この会社は機械工学を専門としています」(このかいしゃはきかいこうがくをせんもんとしています).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    411

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long time

    Reading

    kunyomiひさ

    hisa

    onyomi

    ku

    きゅう

    kyuu

    Example Word

    永久: eternal. The Japanese adjectival noun '永久 (えいきゅう)' means 'eternal' or 'permanent'. It is used to describe something that lasts forever or has no end. This word is often used in contexts related to time, nature, or abstract concepts. For example: eternal love「永久の愛」(えいきゅうのあい). The beauty of this place is eternal「この場所の美しさは永久だ」(このばしょのうつくしさはえいきゅうだ). Note that '永久' is often used in formal or poetic contexts to emphasize the timeless nature of something.

    Radical

    丿

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    459

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Phrase, Paragraph

    Reading

    onyomi

    ku

    Parts

    Wrap Mouth

    Example Word

    慣用句: idiom. The Japanese noun '慣用句 (かんようく)' refers to an 'idiom' or a set phrase that has a meaning not deducible from the individual words. These expressions are deeply rooted in the language and culture, often carrying nuances and connotations that are unique to Japanese. For example: He used an idiom to explain his point「彼は自分のポイントを説明するために慣用句を使った」(かれはじぶんのポイントをせつめいするためにかんようくをつかった). Learning idioms is essential for understanding Japanese culture「慣用句を学ぶことは日本文化を理解するために不可欠だ」(かんようくをまなぶことはにほんぶんかをりかいするためにふかけつだ). Idioms often reflect historical events, folklore, or common experiences, making them a rich area of study for language learners.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    549

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Crimson

    Reading

    kunyomiべに

    beni

    くれない

    kurenai

    onyomi

    ku

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    Thread Construction

    Example Word

    紅葉: autumn leaves. The Japanese verbal noun '紅葉 (こうよう)' refers to the phenomenon of leaves changing color in autumn, often specifically to the vibrant reds and yellows seen in Japanese maple trees. It is also used to describe the act of leaves changing color. This word is deeply tied to the appreciation of seasonal beauty in Japanese culture. Example sentences: The autumn leaves are beautiful「紅葉がきれいです」(こうようがきれいです). Let's go see the autumn leaves「紅葉を見に行きましょう」(こうようをみにいきましょう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    791

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Merit, Achievement

    Reading

    onyomi

    ku

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    Power Construction

    Example Word

    成功: success. The Japanese verbal noun '成功 (せいこう)' means 'success'. It refers to the achievement of a desired goal or outcome. This word is commonly used in contexts related to personal, professional, or academic achievements. For example: His success was celebrated by everyone「彼の成功は皆に祝われた」(かれのせいこうはみんなにいわわれた). The project was a great success「そのプロジェクトは大成功だった」(そのプロジェクトはだいせいこうだった). Note that '成功' can also be used as a verb when combined with the auxiliary verb 'する', as in '成功する (せいこうする)', meaning 'to succeed'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    991

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    District

    Reading

    onyomi

    ku

    Parts

    Side enclosure Govern

    Example Word

    区別: distinction. The Japanese verbal noun '区別 (くべつ)' means 'distinction' or 'differentiation'. It refers to the act of distinguishing or differentiating between two or more things, ideas, or categories. This word is often used in contexts where clarity or separation is needed, such as in discussions about differences between concepts, objects, or groups. For example: It's important to make a distinction between right and wrong「正しいことと間違っていることの区別が重要です」(ただしいこととまちがっていることのくべつがじゅうようです). Can you distinguish between these two colors?「この二つの色の区別ができますか?」(このふたつのいろのくべつができますか?). The word can also be used in formal or academic contexts to describe clear categorization or separation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1042

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spur on, Gallop

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    onyomi

    ku

    Parts

    Horse District

    Example Word

    駆け足: trot. The Japanese verbal noun '駆け足 (かけあし)' refers to a light, quick run or trot. It is often used to describe a brisk pace, either literally for movement or metaphorically for doing something quickly. For example: The horse is trotting「馬が駆け足をしている」(うまがかけあしをしている). Let's finish this quickly「駆け足で終わらせよう」(かけあしでおわらせよう). This term can also imply doing something in a hurried or superficial manner, as in '駆け足で説明する (かけあしでせつめいする) (to explain something hastily).'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1111

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chess piece

    Reading

    kunyomiこま

    koma

    onyomi

    ku

    Parts

    Horse Phrase, Paragraph

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1206

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warehouse

    Reading

    kunyomiくら

    kura

    onyomi

    ku

    ko

    Parts

    Car 广Dotted cliff

    Example Word

    車庫: garage. The Japanese noun '車庫 (しゃこ)' refers to a 'garage', a structure or space where vehicles, particularly cars, are stored or parked. It is commonly used in contexts related to housing, parking, or vehicle maintenance. For example: The car is in the garage「車は車庫にあります」(くるまはしゃこにあります). We built a new garage「新しい車庫を建てました」(あたらしいしゃこをたてました). The term is straightforward and primarily used in practical, everyday situations involving vehicles.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1255

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tribute

    Reading

    kunyomiみつ

    mitsu

    onyomi

    ku

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    Shellfish Construction

    Example Word

    貢献: contribution. The Japanese noun '貢献 (こうけん)' means 'contribution'. It refers to the act of contributing to something, such as a cause, project, or society. This word is often used in contexts where someone or something has made a significant positive impact or provided valuable input. For example: His research made a great contribution to science「彼の研究は科学に大きな貢献をした」(かれのけんきゅうはかがくにおおきなこうけんをした). We aim to contribute to the community「私たちは地域に貢献することを目指しています」(わたしたちはちいきにこうけんすることをめざしています). The word can also be used in a broader sense to describe any form of support or assistance that leads to progress or improvement.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1790

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flexed, Hooked

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    かぎ

    kagi

    onyomi

    ku

    こう

    kou

    Parts

    Wrap Private

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2014

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Misgivings, Disquieting

    Reading

    kunyomiおそ

    oso

    onyomi

    ku

    gu

    Parts

    Tool

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2038

    Handwriting

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