Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
どう dou
kanji
同Meaning
Same
Reading
ona
onyomiどうdou
Parts
冂Enclosure 一One 口Mouth
Example Word
同性: same sex. The Japanese noun '同性 (どうせい)' means 'same-sex'. It is used to refer to people of the same gender or sex. This term is often used in contexts related to relationships, communities, or discussions about gender. For example: They are in a same-sex relationship「彼らは同性の関係です」(かれらはどうせいのかんけいです). The event is for same-sex couples only「そのイベントは同性のカップルのみです」(そのイベントはどうせいのかっぷるのみです). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as '同性愛 (どうせいあい)' meaning 'homosexuality'.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
60
Handwriting
kanji
道Meaning
Way
Reading
michi
onyomiどうdou
Parts
辶Walk 首Neck
Example Word
水道: waterworks. The Japanese noun '水道 (すいどう)' refers to a water supply system or waterworks. It is commonly used to describe the infrastructure that provides water to homes, businesses, and public spaces. This term can also refer to the pipes and facilities that make up the water distribution system. For example: The waterworks in this city are very efficient「この街の水道はとても効率的です」(このまちのすいどうはとてもこうりつてきです). Please pay the water bill「水道料金を払ってください」(すいどうりょうきんをはらってください). The word is often used in contexts related to utilities, infrastructure, and daily life.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
89
Handwriting
kanji
動Meaning
Move
Reading
ugo
onyomiどうdou
Parts
重Heavy 力Power
Example Word
自動車: car. The Japanese noun '自動車 (じどうしゃ)' means 'car'. It refers to a motor vehicle with four wheels, typically powered by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor, and is used for transporting passengers. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and formal contexts. For example: I bought a new car「新しい自動車を買いました」(あたらしいじどうしゃをかいました). The car is parked over there「自動車はあそこに止まっています」(じどうしゃはあそこにとまっています). The term is neutral and can refer to any type of car, from sedans to SUVs.
Radical
力
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
106
Handwriting
kanji
働Meaning
Work
Reading
hatara
onyomiどうdou
Parts
亻Person (人)動Move
Example Word
働く: work. The Japanese verb '働く (はたらく)' means 'to work'. It is commonly used to describe the act of performing a job or labor, whether in a professional, physical, or general sense. This verb is versatile and can be used in various contexts, such as working at a company, working hard, or even functioning (e.g., a machine). For example: I work at a company「私は会社で働く」(わたしはかいしゃではたらく). The machine works well「その機械はよく働く」(そのきかいよくはたらく). Note that '働く' is often used in formal and informal settings alike, making it a fundamental verb in Japanese.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
471
Handwriting
kanji
堂Meaning
Hall
Reading
dou
Parts
尚Still, Esteem 土Soil
Example Word
堂々: majestic or unashamed. The Japanese noun '堂々 (どうどう)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'majestic', which refers to something grand, dignified, or impressive in appearance or manner. For example: He walked in with a majestic air「彼は堂々と歩いて入ってきた」(かれはどうどうとあるいては いってきた). The second meaning is 'unashamed', which describes someone acting confidently without fear of judgment or shame. For example: She spoke unashamedly about her past「彼女は堂々と自分の過去について話した」(かのじょはどうどうとじぶんのかこについてはなした). The word often conveys a sense of confidence and boldness, whether in a positive or neutral context.
Radical
土
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
578
Handwriting
kanji
導Meaning
Lead, Guide
Reading
michibi
onyomiどうdou
Parts
道Way 寸Measurement
Example Word
半導体: semiconductor. The Japanese noun '半導体 (はんどうたい)' refers to a 'semiconductor', a material with electrical conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator. Semiconductors are fundamental components in modern electronics, used in devices like transistors, diodes, and integrated circuits. Example sentences: Semiconductors are essential for modern technology「半導体は現代技術に不可欠です」(はんどうたいはげんだいぎじゅつにふかけつです). This factory produces semiconductors「この工場は半導体を生産しています」(このこうじょうははんどうたいをせいさんしています). The term is often used in technical and industrial contexts.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1097
Handwriting
kanji
童Meaning
Juvenile
Reading
warabe
onyomiどうdou
Parts
立Stand 里Hometown
Example Word
児童: child. The Japanese noun '児童 (じどう)' refers to a child, typically in the context of school-age children or minors. It is often used in formal or educational settings, such as when discussing children's welfare, education, or legal rights. For example: The school is for children「その学校は児童のためのものです」(そのがっこうはじどうのためのものです). The law protects the rights of children「その法律は児童の権利を守る」(そのほうりつはじどうのけんりをまもる). Note that '児童' is more formal than other words like '子供 (こども)', which is a more general term for children.
Radical
立
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
1101
Handwriting
kanji
瞳Meaning
Pupil
Reading
hitomi
onyomiどうdou
とうtou
Parts
目Eye 童Juvenile
Example Word
瞳: pupil. The Japanese noun '瞳 (ひとみ)' primarily refers to the 'pupil' of the eye, the black circular opening in the center of the iris. It can also poetically or metaphorically refer to the eyes themselves, often evoking a sense of beauty or depth. For example: Her pupils are beautiful「彼女の瞳は美しい」(かのじょのひとみはうつくしい). The child's eyes sparkled「子供の瞳が輝いていた」(こどものひとみがかがやいていた). This word is often used in literary or emotional contexts to emphasize the expressiveness or allure of someone's eyes.
Radical
目
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
1674
Handwriting
kanji
憧Meaning
Yearn, Long for
Reading
akoga
onyomiしょうshou
どうdou
とうtou
Parts
忄 童Juvenile
Example Word
憧れる: yearn. The Japanese verb '憧れる (あこがれる)' means 'to yearn' or 'to long for'. It is used to express a deep admiration or desire for something or someone, often with a sense of idealization. This verb is commonly used when talking about aspirations, dreams, or admiration for a person, lifestyle, or achievement. For example: I yearn to become a musician「私はミュージシャンに憧れている」(わたしはミュージシャンにあこがれている). She yearns for a life in Paris「彼女はパリ での生活に憧れている」(かのじょはパリでのせいかつにあこがれている). The verb often carries a nuance of something being slightly out of reach or idealized.
Radical
心
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
1926
Handwriting
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- まん man
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- にく niku
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