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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

さん san

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Three

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mi

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    One Two

    Example Word

    三角形: triangle. The Japanese noun '三角形 (さんかくけい)' means 'triangle'. It refers to a three-sided polygon in geometry. This word is commonly used in mathematical contexts or when describing shapes. For example: draw a triangle「三角形を描いてください」(さんかくけいをえがいてください). The roof has a triangular shape「屋根は三角形の形をしています」(やねはさんかくけいのかたちをしています). The word is a combination of '三 (さん)' meaning 'three', '角 (かく)' meaning 'angle', and '形 (けい)' meaning 'shape'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    28

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mountain

    Reading

    kunyomiやま

    yama

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Open box Stick

    Example Word

    沢山: many. The Japanese adverb '沢山 (たくさん)' means 'many' or 'a lot'. It is used to indicate a large quantity of something, whether it be objects, people, or abstract concepts. It can be used in both positive and neutral contexts. For example: There are many books「本が沢山ある」(ほんがたくさんある). I ate a lot「沢山食べた」(たくさんたべた). Note that '沢山' is often used in casual conversation and can also imply 'enough' or 'plenty' in certain contexts, such as 'That's enough, thank you'「もう沢山です、ありがとう」(もうたくさんです、ありがとう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    44

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Give birth

    Reading

    kunyomi

    u

    うぶ

    ubu

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Life

    Example Word

    産地: origin or producing area. The Japanese noun '産地 (さんち)' refers to the place where something is produced or originates. It is commonly used to describe the origin of agricultural products, goods, or resources. For example: This wine comes from a famous producing area「このワインは有名な産地から来ています」(このワインはゆうめいなさんちからきています). The tea is known for its high quality due to its origin「そのお茶は産地の品質で知られています」(そのおちゃはさんちのひんしつでしられています). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as the origin of cultural items or even abstract concepts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    482

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Participate

    Reading

    kunyomiまい

    mai

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Private Fur Big

    Example Word

    人参: carrot. The Japanese noun '人参 (にんじん)' refers to the vegetable 'carrot'. It is commonly used in cooking and everyday conversation when referring to this specific vegetable. Example sentences include: I bought carrots at the store「スーパーで人参を買いました」(すーぱーでにんじんをかいました). Carrots are good for your eyes「人参は目に良いです」(にんじんはめにいいです). In some contexts, particularly in historical or traditional settings, '人参' can also refer to ginseng, but this usage is much less common in modern Japanese and typically requires additional context to avoid confusion.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    485

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scatter

    Reading

    kunyomi

    chi

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Strike Moon, Month

    Example Word

    散る: scatter. The Japanese verb '散る (ちる)' primarily means 'to scatter' or 'to fall and disperse'. It is often used to describe things like petals, leaves, or snow falling and spreading out. For example: cherry blossoms scatter「桜の花が散る」(さくらのはながちる). The snow is scattering「雪が散っている」(ゆきがちっている). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe things like emotions or attention dispersing. For instance: my concentration scattered「集中力が散った」(しゅうちゅうりょくがちった).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    570

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calculate

    Reading

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Twenty Eye Bamboo (竹)

    Example Word

    予算: budget. The Japanese noun '予算 (よさん)' means 'budget'. It refers to a financial plan or estimate of income and expenses for a set period of time. This term is commonly used in both personal and organizational contexts, such as government budgets, company budgets, or household budgets. For example: The budget for this project is tight「このプロジェクトの予算は厳しい」(このプロジェクトのよさんはきびしい). We need to adjust the budget「予算を調整する必要がある」(よさんをちょうせいするひつようがある). The word can also be used in compound terms like '予算案 (よさんあん)' (budget proposal) or '予算編成 (よさんへんせい)' (budget formulation).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    1109

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cruel, Wretched

    Reading

    kunyomiいた

    ita

    みじ

    miji

    むご

    mugo

    onyomiさん

    san

    ざん

    zan

    Parts

    Participate

    Example Word

    惨め: miserable. The Japanese adjective '惨め (みじめ)' means 'miserable'. It is used to describe a state of extreme unhappiness, suffering, or pitifulness. This word often conveys a sense of deep emotional distress or a situation that evokes pity. For example: I felt miserable after failing the exam「試験に落ちて惨めだった」(しけんにおちてみじめだった). He looked miserable after losing his job「仕事を失って惨めそうだった」(しごとをうしなってみじめそうだった). The word can also describe situations or conditions that are pitiful or wretched, such as 'a miserable life' (惨めな生活, みじめなせいかつ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1352

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Umbrella, Parasol

    Reading

    kunyomiかさ

    kasa

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Person Ten

    Example Word

    傘: umbrella. The Japanese noun '傘 (かさ)' means 'umbrella'. This word refers to the object used to protect oneself from rain or sunlight. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, especially in contexts related to weather. For example: I forgot my umbrella「傘を忘れました」(かさをわすれました). Please lend me an umbrella「傘を貸してください」(かさをかしてください). The word can also be used in compound words, such as '雨傘 (あまがさ)' (rain umbrella) or '日傘 (ひがさ)' (parasol).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1542

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    Reading

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Shellfish Man, Husband

    Example Word

    賛成: agreement. The Japanese verbal noun '賛成 (さんせい)' means 'agreement' or 'approval'. It is used to express consent or support for an idea, proposal, or opinion. This word is commonly used in formal and informal contexts, such as meetings, discussions, or everyday conversations. For example: I agree with your opinion「あなたの意見に賛成です」(あなたのいけんにさんせいです). The committee approved the proposal「委員会はその提案に賛成した」(いいんかいはそのていあんにさんせいした). Note that '賛成' is often paired with the particle 'に' to indicate what is being agreed upon, as in '提案に賛成する (ていあんにさんせいする) (to agree with the proposal)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1571

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bitter, Acid

    Reading

    kunyomi

    su

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Bird of the zodiac

    Example Word

    酸: acid. The Japanese suffix '酸 (さん)' means 'acid'. It is used in chemistry to denote substances that have acidic properties. This suffix is commonly attached to the names of specific acids, such as hydrochloric acid (塩酸, えんさん) or sulfuric acid (硫酸, りゅうさん). For example: This solution contains hydrochloric acid「この溶液には塩酸が含まれている」(このようえきにはえんさんがふくまれている). Sulfuric acid is highly corrosive「硫酸は非常に腐食性が高い」(りゅうさんはひじょうにふしょくせいがたかい). The suffix '酸' is essential in scientific and chemical contexts to identify and describe acidic compounds.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1586

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Palisade

    Reading

    kunyomiしがらみ

    shigarami

    とりで

    toride

    しがら

    shigara

    onyomiさん

    san

    さく

    saku

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Book, Volume

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1872

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Scaffold, Plank bridge

    Reading

    kunyomiかけはし

    kakehashi

    onyomiさん

    san

    せん

    sen

    Parts

    Tree, Wood

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1876

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Silkworm

    Reading

    kunyomiかいこ

    kaiko

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Insect Heaven

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    2015

    Handwriting

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