Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
れい rei
kanji
例Meaning
Example
Reading
tato
onyomiれいrei
Parts
亻Person (人)列File
Example Word
例題: example. The Japanese noun '例題 (れいだい)' means 'example' or 'example problem'. It is commonly used in educational contexts to refer to sample questions or problems that are provided to help students understand how to solve similar problems. For instance: Let's solve the example problem「例題を解きましょう」(れいだいをときましょう). This example is very useful「この例題はとても役に立ちます」(このれいだいはとてもやくにたちます). The term is often used in textbooks, classrooms, and study materials to illustrate concepts or methods.
Radical
人
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
339
Handwriting
kanji
冷Meaning
Cold
Reading
sa
ひhi
つめtsume
onyomiれいrei
Parts
冫Ice (水)令Orders
Example Word
冷え込む: chill. The Japanese verb '冷え込む (ひえこむ)' means 'to chill' or 'to become cold'. It is often used to describe a sudden drop in temperature, either in the weather or in a person's body. For example: The weather suddenly chilled「急に冷え込んだ」(きゅうにひえこんだ). My body feels chilled「体が冷え込む」(からだがひえこむ). This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or atmosphere becoming cold or tense. For example: The atmosphere in the room chilled「部屋の雰囲気が冷え込んだ」(へやのふんいきがひえこんだ).
Radical
冫
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
544
Handwriting
kanji
礼Meaning
Bow, Salute
Reading
rei
Parts
礻Cult (示)乙Second, Latter
Example Word
お礼: thanks. The Japanese verbal noun 'お礼 (おれい)' means 'thanks' or 'gratitude'. It is used to express appreciation or acknowledgment for something someone has done. This word is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as when thanking someone for a gift, favor, or kind gesture. For example: I gave my thanks「お礼を言いました」(おれいをいいました). She expressed her gratitude with a gift「彼女はお礼にプレゼントをくれました」(かのじょはおれいにぷれぜんとをくれました). It can also refer to a token of appreciation, such as a gift given in return for a favor. Note that 'お礼' is often used in combination with verbs like '言う (いう)' (to say) or 'する' (to do) to form phrases like 'お礼を言う' (to say thank you) or 'お礼をする' (to show gratitude).
Radical
示
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
605
Handwriting
kanji
戻Meaning
Return
Reading
modo
onyomiれいrei
Parts
户 大Big
Example Word
取り戻す: recover. The Japanese verb '取り戻す (とりもどす)' means 'to recover' or 'to regain'. It is used when someone retrieves something that was lost, taken, or diminished. This can apply to physical objects, abstract concepts like time or health, or even emotional states. For example: I recovered my lost wallet「なくした財布を取り戻した」(なくしたさいふをとりもどした). She regained her confidence「彼女は自信を取り戻した」(かのじょはじしんをとりもどした). The verb often implies effort or struggle in the process of recovery. It can also be used in contexts like recovering lost time or reclaiming a position or status.
Radical
戶
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
9Frequency
668
Handwriting
kanji
令Meaning
Orders
Reading
rei
Parts
亼 卩Seal
Example Word
命令: order. The Japanese verbal noun '命令 (めいれい)' means 'order' or 'command'. It is used to describe an authoritative directive given by someone in a position of authority, such as a boss, teacher, or military officer. This term is often used in formal or hierarchical contexts. For example: The boss gave an order「上司が命令を出した」(じょうしがめいれいをだした). The soldier followed the command「兵士は命令に従った」(へいしはめいれいにしたがった). It can also be used in legal or technical contexts, such as in programming, where it refers to a command given to a computer. For example: Execute the command「命令を実行しなさい」(めいれいをじっこうしなさい).
Radical
人
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
781
Handwriting
kanji
霊Meaning
Spirits
Reading
tama
onyomiりょうryou
れいrei
Parts
⻗ 一One 亚
Example Word
霊: spirit. The Japanese noun '霊 (れい)' refers to a 'spirit' or 'soul', often in a supernatural or religious context. It can denote the spirit of a deceased person, a ghost, or a spiritual entity. This word is commonly used in discussions about the afterlife, folklore, or spiritual practices. For example: the spirit of the deceased「亡くなった人の霊」(なくなったひとのれい). She believes in spirits「彼女は霊を信じている」(かのじょはれいをしんじている). It can also appear in compound words like '霊感 (れいかん)' (spiritual intuition) or '霊界 (れいかい)' (spirit world). Note that '霊' carries a nuanced, often mystical connotation and is distinct from more casual terms like '幽霊 (ゆうれい)' (ghost).
Radical
雨
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
808
Handwriting
kanji
麗Meaning
Beautiful, Lovely
Reading
uruwa
onyomiれいrei
Parts
丽 鹿Deer
Example Word
奇麗: beautiful or clean. The Japanese adjectival noun '奇麗 (きれい)' can mean both 'clean' and 'beautiful', depending on the context. When used to describe cleanliness, it refers to something being free from dirt or clutter. For example: The room is clean「部屋は奇麗です」(へやはきれいです). When used to describe beauty, it refers to something or someone being aesthetically pleasing. For example: She is beautiful「彼女は奇麗です」(かのじょはきれいです). The word can also be used to describe something as neat or tidy, such as handwriting: Your handwriting is neat「あなたの字は奇麗です」(あなたのじはきれいです). It's important to note that '奇麗' is often written in hiragana as 'きれい' in modern Japanese.
Radical
鹿
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
967
Handwriting
kanji
齢Meaning
Age
Reading
yowai
onyomiれいrei
Parts
歯Tooth 令Orders
Example Word
高齢: old age. The Japanese noun '高齢 (こうれい)' refers to 'old age' or 'advanced age'. It is commonly used to describe elderly people or the state of being elderly. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as in discussions about healthcare, social welfare, or demographics. For example: The population is aging「人口は高齢化している」(じんこうはこうれいかしている). Elderly care is important 「高齢者のケアは重要です」(こうれいしゃのけあはじゅうようです). Note that '高齢' is typically used in a respectful or neutral tone when referring to older individuals.
Radical
齒
Stroke Count
17JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1574
Handwriting
kanji
励Meaning
Strive, Encourage
Reading
hage
onyomiれいrei
Parts
厉 力Power
Example Word
励ます: encourage. The Japanese verb '励ます (はげます)' means 'to encourage'. It is used when someone is trying to cheer up or motivate another person, often in situations where the person is feeling down or facing difficulties. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as encouraging a friend, a colleague, or even oneself. For example: I encouraged my friend to keep trying「友達を励まして続けるように言った」(ともだちをはげましてつづけるようにいった). The teacher encouraged the students before the exam「先生は試験前に生徒を励ました」(せんせいはしけんまえにせいとをはげました). It's important to note that this verb often implies emotional support and motivation, rather than just giving advice or instructions.
Radical
力
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1648
Handwriting
kanji
隷Meaning
Slave
Reading
rei
Parts
士Samurai 示Show, Indicate 隶
Example Word
奴隷: slave. The Japanese noun '奴隷 (どれい)' refers to a 'slave', someone who is owned by another person and forced to work without personal freedom. Historically, it was used to describe individuals in servitude, often in contexts of forced labor or subjugation. In modern usage, it can also metaphorically describe someone who is excessively controlled or dominated by another, such as in a relationship or by societal pressures. Example sentences: He was treated like a slave「彼は奴隷のように扱われた」(かれはどれいのようにあつかわれた). Many people were enslaved during that era「その時代には多くの人々が奴隷にされた」(そのじだいにはおおくのひとびとがどれいにされた).
Radical
隶
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1836
Handwriting
kanji
零Meaning
Zero
Reading
kobo
onyomiれいrei
Parts
⻗ 令Orders
Example Word
零: zero. The Japanese noun '零 (れい)' means 'zero'. It is used to denote the number zero, often in contexts such as mathematics, scores, or temperatures. For example: The temperature is zero degrees「温度は零度です」(おんどはれいどです). The score is zero「スコアは零です」(スコアはれいです). This word can also be used metaphorically to indicate nothingness or the absence of something, as in 'He has zero experience「彼は経験が零です」(かれはけいけんがれいです)'. Note that '零' is more formal than the alternative 'ゼロ', which is also commonly used in Japanese.
Radical
雨
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1863
Handwriting
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