Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
と to
kanji
土Meaning
Soil
Reading
tsuchi
onyomiとto
どdo
Parts
一One 十Ten
Example Word
出土: excavation. The Japanese noun '出土 (しゅつど)' refers to the act of unearthing or excavating artifacts, remains, or objects from the ground, often in an archaeological context. It is commonly used when discussing discoveries made during archaeological digs. For example: The excavation of ancient pottery was significant「古代の陶器の出土は重要だった」(こだいのとうきのしゅつどはじゅうようだった). Many artifacts were unearthed at the site「その場所で多くの遺物が出土した」(そのばしょでおおくのいぶつがしゅつどした). The term is specific to the context of archaeology and historical discoveries.
Radical
土
Stroke Count
3JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
216
Handwriting
kanji
渡Meaning
Cross, Transit
Reading
wata
onyomiとto
Parts
氵Water (水)度Degrees, Times
Example Word
譲渡: transfer. The Japanese noun '譲渡 (じょうと)' refers to the act of transferring ownership, rights, or property from one party to another. It is commonly used in legal, financial, or business contexts. For example: The transfer of shares was completed「株の譲渡が完了した」(かぶのじょうとがかんりょうした). The land was transferred to the new owner「土地が新しい所有者に譲渡された」(とちがあたらしいしょゆうしゃにじょうとされた). This term is often associated with formal agreements or contracts.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
381
Handwriting
kanji
都Meaning
Metropolis
Reading
miyako
onyomiとto
つtsu
Parts
者Someone ⻏Mound (阜)
Example Word
都立: metropolitan. The Japanese noun '都立 (とりつ)' refers to something that is established or operated by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. It is commonly used in the context of institutions such as schools, hospitals, or parks that are managed by the metropolitan authority. For example: a metropolitan high school「都立高校」(とりつこうこう). The metropolitan hospital is large「都立病院は大きい」(とりつびょういんはおおきい). This term is specific to Tokyo and highlights the administrative jurisdiction of the metropolitan government over certain public facilities.
Radical
邑
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
409
Handwriting
kanji
途Meaning
Way, Route
Reading
to
Parts
辶Walk 余Excess
Example Word
用途: use. The Japanese noun '用途 (ようと)' refers to the purpose or intended use of something. It is commonly used to describe the function or application of an object, tool, or resource. For example: This machine has various uses「この機械は用途が広い」(このきかいはようとがひろい). The use of this material is limited「この材料の用途は限られている」(このざいりょうのようとはかぎられている). The word often appears in technical or practical contexts, emphasizing the specific function or role of an item.
Radical
辵
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
555
Handwriting
kanji
図Meaning
Map
Reading
haka
onyomiとto
ずzu
Parts
囗Box 斗Ladle, Dipper
Example Word
意図: intention. The Japanese verbal noun '意図 (いと)' means 'intention'. It refers to a purpose or plan behind an action or decision. This word is often used in formal or serious contexts to describe deliberate actions or thoughts. For example: His intention was clear「彼の意図は明らかだった」(かれのいとはあきらかだった). I didn't understand her intention「彼女の意図が理解できなかった」(かのじょのいとがりかいできなかった). The word can also be used in compound phrases like '意図的 (いとてき)' meaning 'intentional'.
Radical
囗
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
576
Handwriting
kanji
登Meaning
Ascend
Reading
nobo
onyomiとto
とうtou
Parts
癶Dotted tent 豆Beans
Example Word
登場: appearance. The Japanese verbal noun '登場 (とうじょう)' primarily means 'appearance' or 'entry onto a stage or scene'. It is commonly used to describe someone or something making an appearance in a particular setting, such as in a play, movie, or event. For example: The hero appeared on stage「ヒーローが登場した」(ヒーローがとうじょうした). A new character appeared in the story「新しいキャラクターが物語に登場した」(あたらしいキャラクターがものがたりにとうじょうした). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe the introduction of new ideas, products, or trends into a market or discussion. For instance: A new technology appeared in the market「新しい技術が市場に登場した」(あたらしいぎじゅつがしじょうにとうじょうした).
Radical
癶
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
666
Handwriting
kanji
徒Meaning
Follower, Junior
Reading
to
Parts
彳Stop 走Run
Example Word
生徒: student. The Japanese noun '生徒 (せいと)' refers to a 'student', typically in the context of elementary, middle, or high school. It is commonly used to describe someone who is enrolled in and attending a school. Unlike '学生 (がくせい)', which can refer to college or university students, '生徒' is more specific to younger students. For example: The student is studying「生徒は勉強しています」(せいとはべんきょうしています). She is a high school student「彼女は高校の生徒です」(かのじょはこうこうのせいとです). The teacher is guiding the students「先生は生徒を指導しています」(せんせいはせいとをしどうしています).
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
815
Handwriting
kanji
吐Meaning
Spit, Spew
Reading
ha
つtsu
onyomiとto
Parts
口Mouth 土Soil
Example Word
吐き出す: spit or discharge. The Japanese verb '吐き出す (はきだす)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to spit out', which can refer to physically expelling something from the mouth, such as food or liquid. For example: he spit out the bitter medicine「彼は苦い薬を吐き出した」(かれはにがいくすりをはきだした). The second meaning is 'to discharge' or 'to emit', which can refer to releasing substances, gases, or even emotions. For example: the factory discharges waste into the river「工場は川に廃棄物を吐き出す」(こうじょうはかわにはいきぶつをはきだす). This verb is often used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in everyday and technical language.
Radical
口
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1063
Handwriting
kanji
塗Meaning
Plaster, Paint
Reading
nu
onyomiとto
Parts
涂 土Soil
Example Word
塗る: paint. The Japanese verb '塗る (ぬる)' means 'to paint' or 'to apply a coating'. It is used when describing the action of spreading a substance, such as paint, varnish, or makeup, onto a surface. This verb is commonly used in contexts involving art, construction, or personal grooming. For example: I painted the wall「壁を塗った」(かべをぬった). She applied nail polish「彼女はマニキュアを塗った」(かのじょはまにきゅあをぬった). The nuance of '塗る' emphasizes the act of spreading or covering a surface with a substance, and it can be used both literally and metaphorically.
Radical
土
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1261
Handwriting
kanji
妬Meaning
Envy, Jealous
Reading
tsumo
そねsone
ねたneta
onyomiとto
つtsu
Parts
女Woman 石Stone
Example Word
嫉妬: jealousy. The Japanese noun '嫉妬 (しっと)' means 'jealousy'. It refers to the feeling of envy or resentment towards someone because of their advantages, achievements, or possessions. This word is often used in contexts involving relationships, competition, or personal insecurities. For example: She felt jealousy towards her friend「彼女は友達に嫉妬を感じた」(かのじょはともだちにしっとをかんじた). His success caused jealousy among his colleagues「彼の成功は同僚の間に嫉妬を引き起こした」(かれのせいこうはどうりょうのあいだにしっとをひきおこした). The word can also imply a sense of bitterness or ill will, depending on the context.
Radical
女
Stroke Count
8JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1700
Handwriting
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