Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
ち chi
kanji
知Meaning
Know
Reading
shi
onyomiちchi
Parts
矢Arrow 口Mouth
Example Word
知恵: wisdom. The Japanese noun '知恵 (ちえ)' refers to 'wisdom' or 'intelligence'. It is used to describe the ability to make sound judgments and decisions based on knowledge, experience, and understanding. This word often carries a positive connotation, implying practical or insightful knowledge. For example: Wisdom comes with age「年を取ると知恵がつく」(としをとるとちえがつく). He used his wisdom to solve the problem「彼は知恵を使って問題を解決した」(かれはちえをつかってもんだいをかいけつした). The term can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '知恵を絞る (ちえをしぼる)', which means 'to rack one's brains'.
Radical
矢
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
40
Handwriting
kanji
地Meaning
Ground
Reading
ji
ちchi
Parts
土Soil 也To be
Example Word
住宅地: residential area. TheJapanese noun'住宅地(じゅうたくち)'means'residentialarea'.Itreferstoanareaorzonewherehousingpredominates,typicallycharacterizedbyhomes,apartments,andrelatedresidentialstructures.Thiswordisoftenusedinurbanplanning,realestate,anddailyconversationstodescribepartsofacityortownthatareprimarilyforlivingpurposes.Forexample:Iliveinaquietresidentialarea「私は静かな住宅地に住んでいます」(わたしはしずかなじゅうたくちにすんでいます).Thisareaisdevelopingintoanewresidentialarea「この地域は新しい住宅地に発展しています」(このちいきはあたらしいじゅうたくちにはってんしています).Notethat'住宅地'iscommonlyusedincontrasttocommercialorindustrialareas.
Radical
土
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
53
Handwriting
kanji
置Meaning
Put
Reading
o
onyomiちchi
Parts
网 直Straight, Repair
Example Word
放置: neglect. The Japanese noun '放置 (ほうち)' means 'neglect' or 'leaving something as it is without taking action'. It is often used to describe situations where something is ignored or abandoned, either intentionally or unintentionally. For example: the neglect of the problem led to bigger issues「問題の放置が大きな問題を引き起こした」(もんだいのほうちがおおきなもんだいをひきおこした). The car was left abandoned on the side of the road「車が道端に放置されていた」(くるまがみちばたにほうちされていた). This word can also be used in contexts like '放置プレイ (ほうちプレイ)', which refers to a gaming strategy where the player leaves the game running without active input.
Radical
网
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
198
Handwriting
kanji
治Meaning
Cure, Reign
Reading
osa
なおnao
onyomiじji
ちchi
Parts
氵Water (水)台Pedestal, Machine
Example Word
治す: cure. The Japanese verb '治す (なおす)' means 'to cure' or 'to heal'. It is used when referring to the act of treating or curing an illness, injury, or condition. This verb is often used in medical contexts or when discussing recovery from sickness. For example: The doctor cured the patient「医者は患者を治した」(いしゃはかんじゃをなおした). She healed her wound quickly「彼女は傷を早く治した」(かのじょはきずをはやくなおした). Note that '治す' can also imply restoring something to its proper state, but the primary meaning is related to curing or healing.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
317
Handwriting
kanji
致Meaning
Doth, Do humbly
Reading
ita
onyomiちchi
Parts
攵Strike 至Arrive, Climax
Example Word
致す: do. The Japanese verb '致す (いたす)' is a humble form of 'する (to do)'. It is used to express actions in a polite and respectful manner, often when referring to oneself or one's own actions in relation to others. This verb is commonly used in formal situations, business settings, or when speaking to someone of higher status. For example: I will do my best「精一杯致します」(せいいっぱいいたします). I apologize for the inconvenience「ご迷惑をおかけ致します」(ごめいわくをおかけいたします). Note that '致す' is often used in set phrases and expressions, such as 'お願い致します (おねがいいたします) (I humbly request)' or '失礼致します (しつれいいたします) (Excuse me/I'm leaving).'
Radical
至
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
651
Handwriting
kanji
値Meaning
Value, Price
Reading
ne
あたいatai
onyomiちchi
Parts
亻Person (人)直Straight, Repair
Example Word
値引き: discount. The Japanese verbal noun '値引き (ねびき)' refers to a reduction in price or a discount. It is commonly used in shopping contexts, negotiations, or when discussing price adjustments. For example: Can you give me a discount?「値引きしてくれませんか?」(ねびきしてくれませんか?). The store offered a 10% discount「その店は10%の値引きをした」(そのみせは10パーセントのねびきをした). This term is often used in business or retail settings to indicate a price reduction, and it can be applied to goods, services, or even bills.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
861
Handwriting
kanji
池Meaning
Pond
Reading
ike
onyomiちchi
Parts
氵Water (水)也To be
Example Word
電池: battery. The Japanese noun '電池 (でんち)' means 'battery'. It refers to a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy, commonly used to power electronic devices. This word is widely used in everyday contexts, such as discussing household items or electronics. For example: The battery is dead「電池が切れた」(でんちがきれた). I need to buy a new battery「新しい電池を買う必要がある」(あたらしいでんちをかうひつようがある). The word can also appear in compound terms, such as '乾電池 (かんでんち)' (dry cell battery) or '充電池 (じゅうでんち)' (rechargeable battery).
Radical
水
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
881
Handwriting
kanji
恥Meaning
Ashamed, Shame
Reading
haji
はha
onyomiちchi
Parts
心Heart 耳Ear
Example Word
恥: shame. The Japanese noun '恥 (はじ)' means 'shame'. It refers to the painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. This concept is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, where maintaining honor and avoiding shame are highly valued. For example: He felt shame for his actions「彼は自分の行動に恥を感じた」(かれはじぶんのこうどうにはじをかんじた). She couldn't bear the shame「彼女はその恥に耐えられなかった」(かのじょはそのはじにたえられなかった). The word can also be used in expressions like '恥をかく (はじをかく)', which means 'to be embarrassed' or 'to lose face'.
Radical
心
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
913
Handwriting
kanji
遅Meaning
Slow, Late
Reading
oku
おそoso
onyomiちchi
Parts
⻌Walk 尸Corpse 羊Sheep
Example Word
遅らす: delay. The Japanese verb '遅らす (おくらす)' means 'to delay' or 'to postpone'. It is used when someone intentionally causes something to happen later than originally planned. This verb is transitive, meaning it requires a direct object. For example: He delayed the meeting「彼は会議を遅らせた」(かれはかいぎをおくらせ た). The teacher postponed the exam「先生は試験を遅らせた」(せんせいはしけんをおくらせた). Note that '遅らす' is often used in formal or written contexts, and it implies a deliberate action to delay something.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
1133
Handwriting
kanji
稚Meaning
Young, Immature
Reading
chi
Parts
禾Cereal 隹Bird
Example Word
幼稚園: kindergarten. The Japanese noun '幼稚園 (ようちえん)' refers to a 'kindergarten', which is an educational institution for young children, typically between the ages of 3 and 6, before they enter elementary school. This term is commonly used in Japan to describe preschools that focus on early childhood education. For example: My child goes to kindergarten「私の子供は幼稚園に行きます」(わたしのこどもはようちえんにいきます). The kindergarten is near the park「その幼稚園は公園の近くです」(そのようちえんはこうえんのちかくです). It's important to note that '幼稚園' is distinct from '保育園 (ほいくえん)', which is more like a daycare center for younger children.
Radical
禾
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1740
Handwriting
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