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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

きん kin

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gold

    Reading

    kunyomiかね

    kane

    かな

    kana

    onyomiきん

    kin

    こん

    kon

    Parts

    Whole, All Divide

    Example Word

    大金: large amount of money. The Japanese noun '大金 (たいきん)' refers to a 'large amount of money'. This word is often used to describe a significant sum of money, either in the context of wealth, expenses, or financial transactions. It carries a nuance of something substantial or noteworthy in terms of monetary value. For example: He inherited a large amount of money「彼は大金を相続した」(かれはたいきんをそうぞくした). Spending a large amount of money on a car「車に大金を使う」(くるまにたいきんをつかう). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to emphasize the scale of the financial amount being discussed.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    113

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Near

    Reading

    kunyomiちか

    chika

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Axe, Catty Walk

    Example Word

    最近: recently. The Japanese noun '最近 (さいきん)' means 'recently' or 'lately'. It is used to refer to events, situations, or actions that have occurred in the near past. This word is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts. For example: I recently moved to Tokyo「最近東京に引っ越しました」(さいきんとうきょうにひっこしました). Have you seen her recently?「最近彼女を見ましたか?」(さいきんかのじょをみましたか?). It can also be used to describe trends or changes that have happened recently, such as '最近の技術 (さいきんのぎじゅつ)' meaning 'recent technology'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    122

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Muscle, Tendon

    Reading

    kunyomiすじ

    suji

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)

    Example Word

    筋肉: muscle. The Japanese noun '筋肉 (きんにく)' means 'muscle'. It refers to the tissue in the body that contracts to produce movement. This word is commonly used in contexts related to anatomy, fitness, and health. For example: He has strong muscles「彼は筋肉が強い」(かれはきんにくがつよい). I need to exercise to build muscle「筋肉をつけるために運動が必要だ」(きんにくをつけるためにうんどうがひつようだ). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe strength or effort, as in '筋肉労働 (きんにくろうどう) (manual labor)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    805

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Diligence

    Reading

    kunyomiつと

    tsuto

    onyomiきん

    kin

    ごん

    gon

    Parts

    Power

    Example Word

    勤労: work or labor. The Japanese verbal noun '勤労 (きんろう)' refers to the act of labor or work, often in the context of employment or contributing to society. It is commonly used in formal or official contexts, such as discussing labor laws, workers' rights, or societal contributions. For example: Labor Day is a day to honor workers「勤労感謝の日は労働者を称える日です」(きんろうかんしゃのひはろうどうしゃをたたえるひです). He is dedicated to his work「彼は勤労に励んでいます」(かれはきんろうにはげんでいます). The term can also appear in compound words, such as '勤労意欲 (きんろういよく)' (work motivation) or '勤労者 (きんろうしゃ)' (worker).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    962

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ban, Prohibition

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Show, Indicate Grove

    Example Word

    立ち入り禁止: no entry. The Japanese noun '立ち入り禁止 (たちいりきんし)' means 'no entry' or 'off-limits'. It is commonly used to indicate areas where entry is prohibited, such as restricted zones, construction sites, or private property. This term is often seen on signs and warnings. For example: This area is off-limits「このエリアは立ち入り禁止です」(このエリアはたちいりきんしです). Do not enter, it's prohibited「立ち入り禁止です、入らないでください」(たちいりきんしです、はいらないでください). The term is a combination of '立ち入り (たちいり)' meaning 'entry' and '禁止 (きんし)' meaning 'prohibition'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1233

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    A wee bit

    Reading

    kunyomiわず

    wazu

    onyomiきん

    kin

    ごん

    gon

    Parts

    Person (人)

    Example Word

    僅か: slightly or barely. The Japanese adverb '僅か (わずか)' is used to indicate a small amount or degree. It can mean 'slightly' or 'barely', depending on the context. This word is often used to emphasize how little or minimal something is. For example: The difference is slight「その違いは僅かだ」(そのちがいはわずかだ). He barely passed the exam「彼は僅かに試験に合格した」(かれはわずかにしけんにごうかくした). Note that '僅か' can also be used as a noun, as in '僅かな時間 (わずかなじかん) (a little time)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1301

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Neck, Collar

    Reading

    kunyomiえり

    eri

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Ban, Prohibition

    Example Word

    襟: collar. The Japanese noun '襟 (えり)' refers to the collar of a piece of clothing, such as a shirt, jacket, or coat. It is commonly used in fashion and everyday conversation to describe the part of clothing that fits around the neck. For example: This shirt has a stiff collar「このシャツは襟が硬い」(このシャツはえりがかたい). I like the design of this collar「この襟のデザインが好きです」(このえりのデザインがすきです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that resembles a collar in shape or position, though this usage is less common.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1450

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tense, Tighten

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Thread

    Example Word

    緊張: tension or nervousness. The Japanese verbal noun '緊張 (きんちょう)' refers to a state of mental or physical strain, often due to stress, anxiety, or anticipation. It can describe both emotional nervousness and physical tension. For example: I felt nervous before the presentation「プレゼンの前に緊張した」(ぷれぜんのまえにきんちょうした). The tension in the room was palpable「部屋の緊張が感じられた」(へやのきんちょうがかんじられた). This word is commonly used in situations involving high-pressure scenarios, such as exams, performances, or important meetings. It can also describe the physical tension in muscles or objects, like a tightly stretched rope.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1467

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Koto, Harp

    Reading

    kunyomiこと

    koto

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Now

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1526

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Towel

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1564

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equal, Even

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Soil

    Example Word

    平均: average. The Japanese verbal noun '平均 (へいきん)' means 'average'. It refers to the mathematical concept of the mean, or the result obtained by adding several quantities together and then dividing by the number of quantities. It can also be used more generally to describe something that is typical or ordinary. For example: the average temperature is 20 degrees「平均気温は20度です」(へいきんきおんはにじゅうどです). His grades are above average「彼の成績は平均以上です」(かれのせいせきはへいきんいじょうです). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '平均寿命 (へいきんじゅみょう)' (average lifespan).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1699

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brocade

    Reading

    kunyomiにしき

    nishiki

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Gold (金)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1753

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    Reading

    kunyomiつつし

    tsutsushi

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1855

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fungus, Bacteria

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Grass

    Example Word

    菌: germ. The Japanese noun '菌 (きん)' refers to 'germ' or 'microorganism'. It is commonly used in contexts related to biology, medicine, and hygiene. This term can refer to bacteria, fungi, or other microscopic organisms, often with a negative connotation when discussing illness or contamination. For example: wash your hands to remove germs「手を洗って菌を落とす」(てをあらってきんをおとす). This food has harmful bacteria「この食べ物には有害な菌がいる」(このたべものにはゆうがいなきんがいる). The word is also used in scientific contexts, such as '乳酸菌 (にゅうさんきん)' (lactic acid bacteria).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1968

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Axe, Catty

    Reading

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2067

    Handwriting

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