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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

こん kon

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Now

    Reading

    kunyomiいま

    ima

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Person One Katakana fu

    Example Word

    今月: this month. The Japanese noun'今月(こんげつ)'means' this month'.It refers to the current month and is used to describe events, plans,or occurrences that are specifically happening within the current month.For example: I will travel this month「今月旅行します」(こんげつりょこうします).The deadline is this month「締め切りは今月です」(しめきりはこんげつです).This word is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to talk about time-related matters within the current month.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    35

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gold

    Reading

    kunyomiかね

    kane

    かな

    kana

    onyomiきん

    kin

    こん

    kon

    Parts

    Whole, All Divide

    Example Word

    借金: debt. The Japanese verbal noun '借金 (しゃっきん)' means 'debt'. It refers to money that is borrowed and must be repaid, often with interest. This term is commonly used in financial contexts, such as personal loans, mortgages, or business debts. For example: I have a lot of debt「私は借金が多い」(わたしはしゃっきんがおおい). He paid off his debt「彼は借金を返した」(かれはしゃっきんをかえした). The word can also imply a sense of obligation or burden, as in '借金を抱える (しゃっきんをかかえる)' (to be saddled with debt).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    113

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Root

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ne

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Stopping

    Example Word

    屋根: roof. The Japanese noun '屋根 (やね)' means 'roof'. It refers to the structure that covers the top of a building, providing protection from weather elements like rain, snow, and sunlight. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and construction contexts. For example: The roof of the house is red「家の屋根は赤いです」(いえのやねはあかいです). The cat is sitting on the roof「猫が屋根の上に座っています」(ねこがやねのうえにすわっています). The word '屋根' is often used in combination with other words to specify types of roofs, such as '瓦屋根 (かわらやね)' (tiled roof) or '金属屋根 (きんぞくやね)' (metal roof).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    268

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trouble, Distress

    Reading

    kunyomiこま

    koma

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Box

    Example Word

    困難: difficulty. The Japanese verbal noun '困難 (こんなん)' means 'difficulty'. It refers to a state of being hard to accomplish, deal with, or overcome. This word is often used to describe challenging situations, problems, or obstacles. For example: overcoming difficulties「困難を乗り越える」(こんなんをのりこえる). The difficulty of the task「その課題の困難」(そのかだいのこんなん). It can also be used in phrases like 'financial difficulties'「財政困難」(ざいせいこんなん). Note that '困難' is a noun and is often used in formal or serious contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    515

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Build

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ta

    onyomiけん

    ken

    こん

    kon

    Parts

    Brush

    Example Word

    建築: architecture. The Japanese verbal noun '建築 (けんちく)' refers to the act of constructing buildings or the field of architecture. It encompasses the design, planning, and construction of structures. This term is often used in professional and academic contexts related to building design and construction. For example: He studies architecture「彼は建築を勉強しています」(かれはけんちくをべんきょうしています). This building is a masterpiece of modern architecture「この建物は現代建築の傑作です」(このたてものはげんだいけんちくのけっさくです). The word can also be used to describe the style or method of construction, as in 'traditional Japanese architecture' (伝統的な日本建築, でんとうてきなにほんけんちく).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    583

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Marriage

    Reading

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Woman

    Example Word

    結婚: marriage. The Japanese verbal noun '結婚 (けっこん)' means 'marriage'. It refers to the state of being married or the act of getting married. This word is commonly used in various contexts, such as discussing marriage plans, marital status, or ceremonies. For example: They got married last year「彼らは去年結婚しました」(かれらはきょねんけっこんしました). I want to get married next year「来年結婚したいです」(らいねんけっこんしたいです). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '結婚式 (けっこんしき)' (wedding ceremony) or '結婚生活 (けっこんせいかつ)' (married life).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    710

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spirit, Soul

    Reading

    kunyomiたましい

    tamashii

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Demon, Ogre Say

    Example Word

    魂: soul. The Japanese noun '魂 (たましい)' refers to the 'soul' or 'spirit' of a living being. It is often used in a spiritual or philosophical context to describe the essence of a person or creature that transcends physical existence. This word can also imply the core of one's emotions, will, or vitality. For example: Her soul is pure「彼女の魂は純粋だ」(かのじょのたましいはじゅんすいだ). The warrior's spirit never dies「戦士の魂は決して死なない」(せんしのたましいはけっしてしなない). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the essence or spirit of something non-living, such as art or culture.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    895

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mix

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Water (水)Descendants, Insects

    Example Word

    混乱: confusion. The Japanese verbal noun '混乱 (こんらん)' means 'confusion'. It refers to a state of disorder, chaos, or disarray, often in situations where things are not clear or organized. This word is commonly used to describe situations, emotions, or systems that are in a state of turmoil. For example: The meeting ended in confusion「会議は混乱して終わった」(かいぎはこんらんしておわった). The city was in chaos after the earthquake「地震の後、街は混乱していた」(じしんのあと、まちはこんらんしていた). It can also describe mental confusion, such as: I was confused by the sudden change「急な変化に混乱した」(きゅうなへんかにこんらんした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1009

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grudge

    Reading

    kunyomiうら

    ura

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Stopping

    Example Word

    恨み: resentment. The Japanese noun '恨み (うらみ)' means 'resentment'. It refers to a deep-seated feeling of bitterness or anger towards someone due to a perceived wrong or injustice. This word is often used in contexts involving personal grievances or long-held grudges. For example: she felt resentment towards her friend「彼女は友達に恨みを抱いていた」(かのじょはともだちにうらみをいだいていた). His resentment grew over time「彼の恨みは時間とともに強くなった」(かれのうらみはじかんとともにつよくなった). The term can also be used in literary or dramatic contexts to describe intense emotional conflicts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1342

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Offer, Offering

    Reading

    kunyomiたてまつ

    tatematsu

    onyomiけん

    ken

    こん

    kon

    Parts

    South Dog

    Example Word

    文献: document. The Japanese noun '文献 (ぶんけん)' refers to written documents or literature, often used in academic or research contexts. It typically denotes scholarly materials such as books, articles, or papers that provide information or evidence. For example: I read an old document「古い文献を読みました」(ふるいぶんけんをよみました). This research is based on reliable documents「この研究は信頼できる文献に基づいています」(このけんきゅうはしんらいできるぶんけんにもとづいています). The word is commonly used in formal settings and emphasizes the importance of written sources in study or analysis.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1501

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mark, Foot print

    Reading

    kunyomiあと

    ato

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Sick Stopping

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1659

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    Reading

    kunyomiねんご

    nengo

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Heart

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1694

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dark blue, Navy

    Reading

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Thread Sweet

    Example Word

    紺: navy. The Japanese noun '紺 (こん)' refers to the color 'navy', a deep, dark shade of blue. It is commonly used to describe clothing, fabrics, or other items that are navy-colored. For example: I bought a navy suit「紺のスーツを買いました」(こんのスーツをかいました). The color of the ocean is navy「海の色は紺です」(うみのいろはこんです). This word is often used in fashion and design contexts to specify colors.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1776

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Descendants, Insects

    Reading

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Day, Sun Compare, Ratio

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1942

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reclaim

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    ひら

    hira

    onyomiこん

    kon

    Parts

    Soil

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2040

    Handwriting

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