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kanji
今Meaning
Now
Reading
kunyomiいまima
onyomiこんkon
Parts
人Person 一One フKatakana fu
Example Word
今回: this time. The Japanese noun '今回 (こんかい)' means 'this time' or 'the present occasion'. It is used to refer to the current instance or occurrence of an event, often in contrast to previous or future instances. For example: This time, I will do my best「今回、頑張ります」(こんかい、がんばります). This time's meeting was very productive「今回の会議はとても生産的でした」(こんかいのかいぎはとてもせいさんてきでした). The word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to specify the current event or situation being discussed.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
35
Handwriting
kanji
金Meaning
Gold
Reading
kunyomiかねkane
かなkana
onyomiきんkin
こんkon
Parts
全Whole, All 丷Divide
Example Word
資金: funds. The Japanese noun '資金 (しきん)' refers to 'funds' or 'capital'. It is commonly used in financial contexts to describe money that is available for a specific purpose, such as investment, business operations, or personal use. For example: We need funds to start the project「プロジェクトを始めるために資金が必要です」(ぷろじぇくとをはじめるためにしきんがひつようです). The company raised funds for expansion「会社は拡張のための資金を調達しました」(かいしゃはかくちょうのためのしきんをちょうたつしました). This word is often used in formal or business settings and can refer to both large and small amounts of money.
Radical
金
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
113
Radical Form
釒
Handwriting
kanji
根Meaning
Root
Reading
kunyomiねne
onyomiこんkon
Parts
木Tree, Wood 艮Stopping
Example Word
羽根: feather. The Japanese noun '羽根 (はね)' primarily means 'feather'. It refers to the natural growth on birds that helps them fly. This word can also be used metaphorically or in various contexts, such as in traditional Japanese games or decorations. Example sentences: The bird has beautiful feathers「その鳥は美しい羽根を持っている」(そのとりはうつくしいはねをもっている). I found a feather on the ground「地面に羽根を見つけた」(じめんにはねをみつけた). Note that '羽根' can sometimes refer to the vanes of a shuttlecock in games like badminton, but the primary meaning remains 'feather'.
Radical
木
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
268
Handwriting
kanji
困Meaning
Trouble, Distress
Reading
kunyomiこまkoma
onyomiこんkon
Parts
木Tree, Wood 囗Box
Example Word
困る: trouble. The Japanese verb '困る (こまる)' means 'to be in trouble' or 'to be troubled'. It is used to express a state of difficulty, distress, or inconvenience. This verb often conveys a sense of being at a loss or not knowing what to do in a situation. For example: I am in trouble because I lost my wallet「財布をなくして困っている」(さいふをなくしてこまっている). It can also be used to describe a situation where someone is inconvenienced or bothered by something: It troubles me when people are late「人が遅れると困る」(ひとがおくれるとこまる). The verb is commonly used in everyday conversation to express personal difficulties or challenges.
Radical
囗
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
515
Handwriting
kanji
建Meaning
Build
Reading
kunyomiたta
onyomiけんken
こんkon
Parts
廴 聿Brush
Example Word
建て: built. The Japanese suffix '建て (だて)' is used to indicate the way something is built or constructed. It is often attached to nouns to describe the type of construction or the material used in building something. For example: a wooden house「木造建ての家」(もくぞうだてのいえ). This building is steel-framed「この建物は鉄骨建てです」(このたてものはてっこつだてです). The suffix can also be used to specify the number of floors in a building, such as in 'three-story building'「三階建ての建物」(さんかいだてのたてもの). It is a versatile suffix that provides specific information about the construction or structure of an object or building.
Radical
廴
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
583
Handwriting
kanji
婚Meaning
Marriage
Reading
onyomiこんkon
Parts
女Woman 昏
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
女
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
710
Handwriting
kanji
魂Meaning
Spirit, Soul
Reading
kunyomiたましいtamashii
onyomiこんkon
Parts
鬼Demon, Ogre 云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
鬼
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
895
Handwriting
kanji
混Meaning
Mix
Reading
kunyomiまma
onyomiこんkon
Parts
氵Water (水)昆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
水
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1009
Handwriting
kanji
恨Meaning
Grudge
Reading
kunyomiうらura
onyomiこんkon
Parts
忄 艮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
心
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1342
Handwriting
kanji
献Meaning
Offer, Offering
Reading
kunyomiたてまつtatematsu
onyomiけんken
こんkon
Parts
南South 犬Dog
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
犬
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1501
Handwriting
kanji
紺Meaning
Dark blue, Navy
Reading
onyomiこんkon
Parts
糸Thread 甘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
糸
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1776
Handwriting