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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

さ sa

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Make

    Reading

    kunyomiつく

    tsuku

    onyomi

    sa

    さく

    saku

    Parts

    Person (人)𠂉Person (人)Two Stick

    Example Word

    作り: make. The Japanese noun '作り (つくり)' refers to the act of making, creating, or constructing something. It can also denote the structure, build, or composition of an object. This word is often used in contexts related to craftsmanship, manufacturing, or the inherent design of something. For example: the make of this car is excellent「この車の作りは素晴らしい」(このくるまのつくりはすばらしい). The structure of this building is unique「この建物の作りは独特だ」(このたてもののつくりはどくとくだ). Additionally, '作り' can be used metaphorically to describe the nature or character of a person, as in '彼の作りは頑丈だ (かれのつくりはがんじょうだ) (His build is sturdy).'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    96

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Early, Fast

    Reading

    kunyomiはや

    haya

    onyomiそう

    sou

    sa

    Parts

    Day, Sun Ten

    Example Word

    早期: early. The Japanese noun '早期 (そうき)' means 'early' and is often used to refer to the early stages of something, such as a period, phase, or condition. It is commonly used in contexts like early detection, early treatment, or early stages of development. For example: early detection of cancer「がんの早期発見」(がんのそうきはっけん). Early treatment is important「早期治療が重要です」(そうきちりょうがじゅうようです). The word emphasizes the importance of acting or identifying something in its initial stages.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    207

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Left

    Reading

    kunyomiひだり

    hidari

    onyomi

    sa

    Parts

    Construction 𠂇Cliff (厂)

    Example Word

    左側: left side. The Japanese noun '左側 (ひだりがわ)' means 'left side'. It refers to the side of something that is on the left when facing a particular direction. This word is commonly used in everyday situations, such as giving directions or describing the position of objects. For example: The bookstore is on the left side「本屋は左側です」(ほんやはひだりがわです). Please sit on the left side「左側に座ってください」(ひだりがわにすわってください). The word is often used in combination with other nouns to specify location, such as '左側のドア (ひだりがわのドア) (the left-side door)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    266

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tea

    Reading

    onyomi

    sa

    ちゃ

    cha

    Parts

    Grass Person Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    茶わん: teacup. The Japanese noun '茶わん (ちゃわん)' refers to a 'teacup', specifically a cup used for drinking tea. It is commonly used in the context of traditional Japanese tea ceremonies or everyday tea drinking. The word can also refer to rice bowls in some contexts, but its primary meaning is a teacup. Example sentences: Please pass me the teacup「茶わんを取ってください」(ちゃわんをとってください). This teacup is beautiful「この茶わんはきれいです」(このちゃわんはきれいです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    361

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Difference

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    onyomi

    sa

    Parts

    Left Sheep

    Example Word

    交差点: intersection. The Japanese noun '交差点 (こうさてん)' refers to an 'intersection', specifically a place where two or more roads cross each other. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when giving directions or discussing traffic. For example: Turn left at the next intersection「次の交差点を左に曲がってください」(つぎのこうさてんをひだりにまがってください). There was an accident at the intersection「交差点で事故がありました」(こうさてんでじこがありました). The word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    547

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Assist, Help

    Reading

    onyomi

    sa

    Parts

    Person (人)Left

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    620

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Again, Twice

    Reading

    kunyomiふたた

    futata

    onyomi

    sa

    さい

    sai

    Parts

    One

    Example Word

    再び: again. The Japanese adverb '再び (ふたたび)' means 'again'. It is used to indicate that something is happening once more or returning to a previous state. This word often carries a slightly formal or literary tone and is commonly used in written language or formal speech. For example: He will try again「彼は再び挑戦する」(かれはふたたびちょうせんする). The leaves turned green again「葉は再び緑になった」(ははふたたびみどりになった). Note that '再び' is often used to describe events or actions that repeat after a significant interval or pause, emphasizing the recurrence of the situation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    658

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sand

    Reading

    kunyomiすな

    suna

    onyomi

    sa

    しゃ

    sha

    Parts

    Stone Few

    Example Word

    砂糖: sugar. The Japanese noun '砂糖 (さとう)' means 'sugar'. It refers to the sweet crystalline substance used to flavor food and drinks. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as cooking or discussing food. For example: I put sugar in my coffee「コーヒーに砂糖を入れました」(コーヒーにさとうをいれました). This cake has a lot of sugar「このケーキは砂糖が多い」(このケーキはさとうがおおい). The word '砂糖' is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    940

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate

    Reading

    onyomi

    sa

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Moreover, Also

    Example Word

    調査: investigation or survey. The Japanese verbal noun '調査 (ちょうさ)' can mean either 'investigation' or 'survey', depending on the context. It refers to the act of examining or studying something systematically to gather information. For example: The police are conducting an investigation「警察が調査をしている」(けいさつがちょうさをしている). We conducted a survey about customer satisfaction「顧客満足度についての調査を行った」(こきゃくまんぞくどについてのちょうさをおこなった). This word is often used in formal or professional settings, such as research, business, or law enforcement.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    986

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sand

    Reading

    kunyomiすな

    suna

    よなげる

    yonageru

    onyomi

    sa

    しゃ

    sha

    Parts

    Water (水)Few

    Example Word

    沙汰: matter or news. The Japanese noun '沙汰 (さた)' can mean 'matter' or 'news', depending on the context. It is often used to refer to an event, incident, or piece of information that is noteworthy or requires attention. For example: I heard about the matter「その沙汰を聞いた」(そのさたをきいた). There's no news from him「彼からの沙汰がない」(かれからのさたがない). The word can also imply something that is being discussed or judged, as in '世間の沙汰 (せけんのさた) (public judgment)'. It is a somewhat formal or old-fashioned term, often used in written or formal spoken contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1275

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chain

    Reading

    kunyomiくさり

    kusari

    とざ

    toza

    onyomi

    sa

    Parts

    Gold (金)Shellfish

    Example Word

    閉鎖: closure. The Japanese noun '閉鎖 (へいさ)' means 'closure'. It refers to the act of closing something, such as a facility, business, or system, or the state of being closed. This word is often used in contexts like the closure of a road, a school, or a business. For example: The factory's closure was announced「工場の閉鎖が発表された」(こうじょうのへいさがはっぴょうされた). The road closure caused traffic「道路の閉鎖で渋滞が起きた」(どうろのへいさでじゅうたいがおきた). It can also be used metaphorically, such as the closure of a chapter in life or a project.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1621

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    Reading

    kunyomiいつわ

    itsuwa

    onyomi

    sa

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    詐欺: fraud. The Japanese noun '詐欺 (さぎ)' means 'fraud'. It refers to the act of deceiving someone for personal gain, often involving money or property. This word is commonly used in legal, financial, and everyday contexts to describe scams, swindles, or dishonest schemes. For example: He was arrested for fraud「彼は詐欺で逮捕された」(かれはさぎでたいほされた). This is a classic case of fraud「これは典型的な詐欺です」(これはてんけいてきなさぎです). The term can also be used in compound words, such as '詐欺師 (さぎし)' (fraudster or con artist).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1987

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Entice, Instigate

    Reading

    kunyomiそそ

    soso

    そそのか

    sosonoka

    onyomi

    sa

    Parts

    Mouth

    Example Word

    示唆: hint. The Japanese noun '示唆 (しさ)' means 'hint' or 'suggestion'. It refers to an indirect indication or clue that implies something without stating it explicitly. This word is often used in formal or intellectual contexts, such as academic discussions, literature, or professional advice. For example: The professor gave a hint about the exam questions「教授は試験問題について示唆を与えた」(きょうじゅはしけんもんだいについてしさをあたえた). Her words contained a subtle suggestion「彼女の言葉には微妙な示唆が含まれていた」(かのじょのことばにはびみょうなしさがふくまれていた). Note that '示唆' is more formal than other words like 'ヒント' (hint) or '暗示' (あんじ, implication), and it often carries a nuanced or sophisticated tone.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1997

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sprain

    Reading

    kunyomiくじ

    kuji

    onyomi

    sa

    za

    Parts

    Hand (手)

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2003

    Handwriting

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