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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

がい gai

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Outside

    Reading

    kunyomiそと

    soto

    はず

    hazu

    onyomi

    ge

    がい

    gai

    Parts

    Evening Divination

    Example Word

    外務省: foreign affairs. The Japanese noun '外務省 (がいむしょう)' refers to the 'Ministry of Foreign Affairs'. This is the government department responsible for handling Japan's international relations, diplomacy, and foreign policy. It is often used in formal or official contexts. For example: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the new policy「外務省は新しい政策を発表した」(がいむしょうはあたらしいせいさくをはっぴょうした). He works at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs「彼は外務省で働いている」(かれはがいむしょうではたらいている). The term is specific to Japan's governmental structure and is not used to describe foreign affairs ministries in other countries.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    87

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Set, Hang

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ka

    かかり

    kakari

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Hand (手) Divination

    Example Word

    お目に掛かる: meet. The Japanese verb 'お目に掛かる (おめにかかる)' is a humble and polite expression meaning 'to meet' or 'to have the honor of meeting someone.' It is often used in formal situations or when showing respect to someone of higher status. For example: I had the honor of meeting the professor「教授にお目に掛かりました」(きょうじゅにおめにかかりました). It is important to note that this verb is typically used in the context of meeting someone for the first time or in a formal setting, and it conveys a sense of humility and respect.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    379

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Street, Boulevard

    Reading

    kunyomiまち

    machi

    onyomiがい

    gai

    かい

    kai

    Parts

    Go

    Example Word

    市街: city. The Japanese noun '市街 (しがい)' refers to the urban or city area, typically the built-up part of a city with streets, buildings, and infrastructure. It is often used to describe the central or commercial district of a city. For example: The city is bustling with activity「市街は活気で溢れている」(しがいわかっきであふれている). We walked through the city at night「私たちは夜に市街を歩いた」(わたしたちはよるにしがいをあるいた). This term is commonly used in contexts related to urban planning, geography, or everyday descriptions of city life.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    735

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Harm

    Reading

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Roof Mouth

    Example Word

    殺害: killing. The Japanese noun '殺害 (さつがい)' refers to the act of killing, typically in the context of murder or homicide. It is a formal term often used in legal, news, or serious discussions. For example: The suspect was arrested for the killing of a businessman「容疑者はビジネスマンの殺害で逮捕された」(ようぎしゃはビジネスマンのさつがいでたいほされた). The police are investigating the killing「警察は殺害を調査している」(けいさつはさつがいをちょうさしている). This term carries a heavy and serious connotation, so it is not used in casual conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    810

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    In general, Approximation

    Reading

    kunyomiおおむ

    oomu

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Tree, Wood Already, Previously

    Example Word

    概要: summary. The Japanese noun '概要 (がいよう)' means 'summary' or 'overview'. It refers to a concise explanation or description of the main points of something, such as a document, event, or concept. This word is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as business meetings, academic papers, or project reports. For example: Please provide a summary of the report「レポートの概要を教えてください」(レポートのがいようをおしえてください). The overview of the project is clear「プロジェクトの概要は明確です」(プロジェクトのがいようはめいかくです). Note that '概要' emphasizes brevity and clarity, capturing the essence of the subject matter.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1025

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remains

    Reading

    kunyomiむくろ

    mukuro

    onyomiがい

    gai

    かい

    kai

    Parts

    Bone

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1172

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Edge, Horizon

    Reading

    kunyomiはて

    hate

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Water (水)Cliff

    Example Word

    生涯: lifetime. The Japanese noun '生涯 (しょうがい)' refers to the entire duration of a person's life, from birth to death. It is often used in contexts discussing life events, achievements, or experiences that span one's entire existence. For example: He devoted his lifetime to art「彼は生涯を芸術に捧げた」(かれはしょうがいをげいじゅつにささげた). This word can also be used in a more abstract sense to describe the entirety of a person's life journey or experiences. Another example: She spent her lifetime in this town「彼女は生涯をこの町で過ごした」(かのじょはしょうがいをこのまちですごした).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1253

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lid

    Reading

    kunyomiふた

    futa

    かこう

    kakou

    けだ

    keda

    onyomiこう

    kou

    がい

    gai

    かい

    kai

    Parts

    Grass

    Example Word

    蓋: lid. The Japanese noun '蓋 (ふた)' means 'lid'. It refers to a cover or top that is placed over a container to close or seal it. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as when referring to the lid of a pot, jar, or bottle. For example: Please put the lid on the pot「鍋に蓋をしてください」(なべにふたをしてください). The lid of this jar is hard to open「この瓶の蓋は開けにくい」(このびんのふたはあけにくい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that conceals or hides, as in '蓋をする (ふたをする)' which means 'to cover up' or 'to hide something'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1333

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cliff

    Reading

    kunyomiがけ

    gake

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Mountain

    Example Word

    崖: cliff. The Japanese noun '崖 (がけ)' means 'cliff'. It refers to a steep, vertical or near-vertical rock face, often found near coastlines, mountains, or rivers. This word is commonly used in geographical contexts or to describe dangerous or dramatic landscapes. For example: Be careful near the cliff「崖の近くに気をつけて」(がけのちかくにきをつけて). The house is built on the edge of a cliff「その家は崖の端に建てられている」(そのいえはがけのはしにたてられている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a precarious situation, such as being on the edge of a metaphorical 'cliff'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1429

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Indignant, Sigh

    Reading

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Already, Previously

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1725

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    Reading

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Say (言)

    Example Word

    該当: applicable. The Japanese noun '該当 (がいとう)' means 'applicable' or 'relevant'. It is used to refer to something that corresponds to or falls under a specific category, rule, or condition. This word is often used in formal or legal contexts. For example: This case is applicable to the rule「このケースは該当する」(このケースはがいとうする). The person who meets the criteria will be selected「該当者が選ばれる」(がいとうしゃがえらばれる). Note that '該当' is frequently used in combination with verbs like 'する' to indicate applicability or relevance.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2076

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Investigate, Censure

    Reading

    onyomiがい

    gai

    Parts

    Power

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2135

    Handwriting

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