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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

り ri

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reason

    Reading

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    King Hometown

    Example Word

    論理: logic. The Japanese noun '論理 (ろんり)' refers to 'logic', the systematic method of reasoning used to arrive at valid conclusions. It is often used in academic, philosophical, or technical contexts to describe structured thinking or argumentation. For example: His argument lacks logic「彼の議論は論理に欠けている」(かれのぎろんはろんりにかけている). The logic of this theory is difficult to understand「この理論の論理は理解しにくい」(このりろんのろんりはりかいしにくい). The word can also be used in compound terms like '論理的 (ろんりてき)' (logical) or '論理学 (ろんりがく)' (the study of logic).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    88

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Profit, Advantage

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Cereal Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    利益: profit or benefit. The Japanese noun '利益 (りえき)' can mean either 'profit' or 'benefit', depending on the context. When referring to 'profit', it is often used in business or financial contexts to describe monetary gain. For example: The company made a large profit「その会社は大きな利益を得た」(そのかいしゃはおおきなりえきをえた). When referring to 'benefit', it is used to describe an advantage or positive outcome, often in a more general or non-monetary sense. For example: This policy will bring benefits to society「この政策は社会に利益をもたらす」(このせいさくはしゃかいにりえきをもたらす). The word can be used in both formal and informal settings, but it is more commonly encountered in formal or written contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    262

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detach, Separate

    Reading

    kunyomiはな

    hana

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Bird

    Example Word

    離す: separate. The Japanese verb '離す (はなす)' means 'to separate' or 'to detach'. It is used when describing the action of moving something away from another thing, creating distance or disconnection. This verb can be used in both physical and abstract contexts. For example: please separate the papers「紙を離してください」(かみをはなしてください). He detached himself from the group「彼はグループから離した」(かれはグループからはなした). Note that '離す' often implies an intentional action of separation, distinguishing it from similar verbs like '離れる (はなれる)', which means 'to be separated' or 'to leave'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    401

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inside, Rear

    Reading

    kunyomiうら

    ura

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Lid Hometown

    Example Word

    裏切る: betray. The Japanese verb '裏切る (うらぎる)' means 'to betray'. It is used to describe the act of breaking trust or loyalty, often in a significant or hurtful way. This verb can be applied to various contexts, such as personal relationships, organizations, or even ideals. For example: he betrayed his friend「彼は友達を裏切った」(かれはともだちをうらぎった). She felt betrayed by her colleague「彼女は同僚に裏切られたと感じた」(かのじょはどうりょうにうらぎられたとかんじた). The word carries a strong emotional weight and is often used in serious or dramatic situations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    497

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hometown

    Reading

    kunyomiさと

    sato

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Rice field Soil

    Example Word

    里: village. The Japanese noun '里 (さと)' refers to a 'village' or a rural area, often contrasting with urban areas. It carries a sense of nostalgia and simplicity, evoking images of traditional Japanese countryside life. This word is commonly used in literature and poetry to depict idyllic rural settings. For example: I returned to my hometown village「私は里に帰りました」(わたしはさとかえりました). The village is surrounded by mountains「里は山に囲まれている」(さとはやまにかこまれている). Additionally, '里' can sometimes refer to a foster home or a place where someone is raised, as in '里親 (さとおや)' (foster parent).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    556

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fulfill, Footgear

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Corpse Restore

    Example Word

    履歴: history. The Japanese noun '履歴 (りれき)' refers to a record or history of events, actions, or experiences. It is commonly used in contexts such as job histories, academic records, or personal histories. For example: Please submit your job history「履歴を提出してください」(りれきをていしゅつしてください). His academic history is impressive「彼の学歴は素晴らしい」(かれのがくれきはすばらしい). This word can also be used in digital contexts, such as browser history 'ブラウザの履歴 (ぶらうざのりれき)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1537

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Glassy

    Reading

    onyomi

    ri

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1651

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Officer, Official

    Reading

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Stout, Length Mouth

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1675

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pear

    Reading

    kunyomiなし

    nashi

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Profit, Advantage Tree, Wood

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1837

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Diarrhea, Diarrhoea

    Reading

    onyomi

    ri

    Parts

    Sick Profit, Advantage

    Example Word

    下痢: diarrhea. The Japanese verbal noun '下痢 (げり)' refers to 'diarrhea', a condition characterized by frequent, loose, or watery bowel movements. It is commonly used in medical or everyday contexts to describe this specific health issue. For example: I have diarrhea「下痢をしています」(げりをしています). He got diarrhea from bad food「彼は悪い食べ物で下痢になった」(かれはわるいたべものでげりになった). This term is straightforward and typically used in both formal and informal settings to describe the condition.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2082

    Handwriting

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