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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

どう dou

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Same

    Reading

    kunyomiおな

    ona

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Enclosure One Mouth

    Example Word

    同姓: same surname. The Japanese noun '同姓 (どうせい)' refers to having the same surname or family name. It is often used in contexts where people share the same last name, whether by coincidence or through marriage. For example: They have the same surname「彼らは同姓です」(かれらはどうせいです). In Japan, it is common for married couples to share the same surname, so this term is relevant in discussions about family or legal matters. Another example: Many people in this village have the same surname「この村の多くの人が同姓です」(このむらのおおくのひとがどうせいです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    60

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Way

    Reading

    kunyomiみち

    michi

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Walk Neck

    Example Word

    道場: dojo. The Japanese noun '道場 (どうじょう)' refers to a 'dojo', which is a training hall or space for practicing martial arts, meditation, or other disciplines. It is commonly associated with traditional Japanese martial arts like judo, karate, or kendo. For example: I practice karate at the dojo「私は道場で空手を練習します」(わたしはどうじょうでからてをれんしゅうします). The dojo is quiet in the morning「道場は朝静かです」(どうじょうはあさしずかです). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a place of rigorous training or learning in any field.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    89

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Move

    Reading

    kunyomiうご

    ugo

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Heavy Power

    Example Word

    動力: power or motive force. The Japanese noun '動力 (どうりょく)' refers to 'power' or 'motive force', typically in the context of mechanical or physical energy that drives movement or operation. It is often used in technical or industrial contexts to describe the energy source that makes machinery or vehicles function. For example: The car's power comes from its engine「車の動力はエンジンから来る」(くるまのどうりょくはエンジンからくる). This machine uses electric power「この機械は電気動力を使う」(このきかいはでんきどうりょくをつかう). Note that while 'power' is the most common translation, 'motive force' is used in more specific contexts to emphasize the driving energy behind movement.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    106

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wisteria

    Reading

    kunyomiふじ

    fuji

    onyomiどう

    dou

    とう

    tou

    Parts

    Grass

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    451

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Work

    Reading

    kunyomiはたら

    hatara

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Person (人)Move

    Example Word

    労働: work. The Japanese verbal noun '労働 (ろうどう)' refers to 'work' or 'labor', specifically in the context of physical or mental effort exerted to achieve a purpose, often in a professional or industrial setting. It is commonly used in discussions about employment, labor rights, or economic activities. For example: He works hard every day「彼は毎日労働する」(かれはまいにちろうどうする). Labor conditions are improving「労働条件が改善されている」(ろうどうじょうけんがいぜんされている). The word can also appear in compounds like '労働者 (ろうどうしゃ)' (worker) or '労働時間 (ろうどうじかん)' (working hours).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    471

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hall

    Reading

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Still, Esteem Soil

    Example Word

    堂: hall. The Japanese suffix '堂 (どう)' is commonly used to denote a hall or building, often associated with a specific purpose or establishment. It is frequently seen in the names of shops, temples, or public buildings. For example: a bookstore「本堂」(ほんどう), a temple hall「寺院の堂」(じいんのどう). This suffix can also be used in names of establishments, such as a bakery「パン屋の堂」(ぱんやのどう). It is important to note that '堂' is often used in a respectful or formal context, adding a sense of dignity or importance to the place it describes.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    578

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    Reading

    kunyomiみちび

    michibi

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Way Measurement

    Example Word

    主導: leadership. The Japanese noun '主導 (しゅどう)' means 'leadership' or 'taking the lead'. It refers to the act of guiding, directing, or being in charge of a group, project, or initiative. This word is often used in contexts involving management, organization, or decision-making. For example: He took the leadership in the project「彼はプロジェクトの主導をとった」(かれはプロジェクトのしゅどうをとった). The company's leadership is strong「その会社の主導は強い」(そのかいしゃのしゅどうはつよい). Note that '主導' emphasizes the active role of leading or guiding, rather than just holding a position of authority.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1097

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Juvenile

    Reading

    kunyomiわらべ

    warabe

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Stand 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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1101

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cave, Penetrate

    Reading

    kunyomiほら

    hora

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Water (水)Same

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1395

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Copper

    Reading

    kunyomiあかがね

    akagane

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Gold (金)Same

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1447

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Trunk

    Reading

    onyomiどう

    dou

    Parts

    Moon, Month Same

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1611

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pupil

    Reading

    kunyomiひとみ

    hitomi

    onyomiどう

    dou

    とう

    tou

    Parts

    Eye 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

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1674

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Yearn, Long for

    Reading

    kunyomiあこが

    akoga

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    どう

    dou

    とう

    tou

    Parts

    Juvenile

    Example Word

    憧れ: longing. The Japanese noun '憧れ (あこがれ)' refers to a feeling of longing or yearning, often for something or someone that is admired or idealized. It conveys a sense of aspiration or desire for something unattainable or distant. This word is commonly used to describe admiration for a person, a lifestyle, or a dream. For example: I have a longing for Paris「私はパリに憧れている」(わたしはパリにあこがれている). She has always had a longing to become a singer「彼女は歌手になることに憧れていた」(かのじょはかしゅになることにあこがれていた). The nuance of '憧れ' often carries a positive and romanticized tone, emphasizing the beauty or allure of the object of desire.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1926

    Handwriting

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