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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

    三百: three hundred. The Japanese noun '三百 (さんびゃく)' means 'three hundred'. It is a numerical term used to denote the quantity or number 300. This word is often used in contexts involving counting, measurements, or quantities. For example: there are three hundred people「三百人がいます」(さんびゃくにんがいます). The price is three hundred yen「値段は三百円です」(ねだんはさんびゃくえんです). Note that '三百' is a specific number and is not used metaphorically or abstractly.

    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

    山登り: mountain climbing. The Japanese verbal noun '山登り (やまのぼり)' refers to the activity of 'mountain climbing'. It is used to describe the act of ascending mountains, often as a recreational or sporting activity. This term can be used in various contexts, such as discussing hobbies, travel plans, or physical activities. For example: I enjoy mountain climbing「私は山登りが好きです」(わたしはやまのぼりがすきです). They went mountain climbing last weekend「彼らは先週末に山登りに行きました」(かれらはせんしゅうまつにやまのぼりにいきました). It is important to note that '山登り' specifically refers to climbing mountains, not just any type of climbing.

    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

    共産: communism. The Japanese noun '共産 (きょうさん)' refers to 'communism'. It is often used in political or ideological contexts to describe the system or ideology of communism. This term is commonly seen in phrases like '共産党 (きょうさんとう)', which means 'Communist Party'. For example: He supports communism「彼は共産を支持している」(かれはきょうさんをしじしている). The Communist Party won the election「共産党が選挙に勝った」(きょうさんとうがせんきょにかった). The word is neutral in tone but can carry political connotations depending on the context.

    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

    参考書: reference book. The Japanese noun '参考書 (さんこうしょ)' means 'reference book'. This term is commonly used to describe books that provide detailed information or guidance on a specific subject, often used for study or research purposes. For example: I bought a reference book for the exam「試験のために参考書を買いました」(しけんのためにさんこうしょをかいました). This reference book is very useful「この参考書はとても役に立ちます」(このさんこうしょはとてもやくにたちます). It's important to note that '参考書' is often used in academic or professional contexts, where detailed and reliable information is required.

    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

    分散: distribution or dispersion. The Japanese verbal noun '分散 (ぶんさん)' primarily means 'dispersion' or 'distribution'. It is used to describe the act of spreading something out over a wide area or among many people. In statistics, it refers to the spread of data points. For example: The dispersion of light creates a rainbow「光の分散が虹を作る」(ひかりのぶんさんがにじをつくる). The company distributed the profits among its employees「会社は利益を従業員に分散した」(かいしゃはりえきをじゅうぎょういんにぶんさんした). Note that '分散' can also imply a sense of scattering or decentralization, depending on the context.

    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

    掛け算: multiplication. The Japanese verbal noun '掛け算 (かけざん)' refers to the mathematical operation of multiplication. It is used in contexts involving arithmetic or calculations. For example: I learned multiplication in school「学校で掛け算を習った」(がっこうでかけざんをならった). Can you solve this multiplication problem?「この掛け算の問題を解けますか?」(このかけざんのもんだいをとけますか?). The term is commonly used in educational settings or when discussing basic math operations.

    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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