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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

    火山: volcano. The Japanese noun '火山 (かざん)' means 'volcano'. This term refers to a mountain or hill that has a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth's crust. It is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: Mount Fuji is a famous volcano「富士山は有名な火山です」(ふじさんはゆうめいなかざんです). The volcano erupted last night「その火山は昨夜噴火しました」(そのかざんはさくやふんかしました). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is explosive or intense, such as emotions or situations.

    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

    動産: movables. The Japanese noun '動産 (どうさん)' refers to 'movables' or 'personal property' in legal and financial contexts. This term is used to describe tangible assets that can be moved, such as furniture, vehicles, or equipment, as opposed to '不動産 (ふどうさん)' which refers to immovable property like land or buildings. For example: The company owns various movables「その会社は様々な動産を所有している」(そのかいしゃはさまざまなどうさんをしょゆうしている). Movables are often included in asset evaluations「動産は資産評価に含まれることが多い」(どうさんはしさんひょうかにふくまれることがおおい). This term is commonly used in legal documents, contracts, and financial discussions.

    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

    お参り: visit. The Japanese verbal noun 'お参り (おまいり)' refers to the act of visiting a shrine, temple, or grave, often for the purpose of paying respects, praying, or making offerings. It is commonly used in the context of religious or spiritual practices. For example: I will visit the shrine「お寺にお参りします」(おてらにおまいりします). We visited the grave during Obon「お盆にお墓にお参りしました」(おぼんにおはかにおまいりしました). The term carries a respectful tone and is often associated with traditional customs and rituals.

    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

    散らかす: scatter or mess up. The Japanese verb '散らかす (ちらかす)' primarily means 'to scatter' or 'to mess up'. It is used to describe the action of spreading things around in a disorderly manner, often resulting in a messy or cluttered state. This verb is commonly used in contexts where items are left untidy or disorganized. For example: He scattered his toys all over the room「彼はおもちゃを部屋中に散らかした」(かれはおもちゃをへやじゅうにちらかした). Don't mess up the living room「リビングルームを散らかさないで」(リビングルームをちらかさないで). The verb can also imply negligence or carelessness in handling objects.

    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

    悲惨: misery. The Japanese noun '悲惨 (ひさん)' means 'misery' or 'tragedy'. It is used to describe a state of extreme unhappiness, suffering, or distress, often due to unfortunate events or circumstances. This word carries a strong emotional weight and is typically used in serious contexts, such as describing the aftermath of a disaster, a tragic story, or a dire situation. For example: The misery after the earthquake was unbearable「地震後の悲惨は耐えられなかった」(じしんごのひさんはたえられなかった). The tragedy of war left the country in ruins「戦争の悲惨が国を廃墟にした」(せんそうのひさんがくにをはいきょにした).

    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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