Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Walk

Reading

Parts

止Stop 少Few

Example Word

歩く: walk. The Japanese verb '歩く (あるく)' means 'to walk'. It is used to describe the action of moving on foot at a regular pace. This verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be applied to various contexts, such as walking to a destination, taking a stroll, or simply moving from one place to another on foot. For example: I walk to school every day「私は毎日学校に歩く」(わたしはまいにちがっこうであるく). Let's walk in the park「公園を歩きましょう」(こうえんであるきましょう). The verb can also be used metaphorically to describe progress or movement in a non-literal sense, such as 'walking through life'.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

150

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Law, Method

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)去Past

Example Word

司法: judiciary. The Japanese noun '司法 (しほう)' refers to the 'judiciary' or 'judicial system'. It encompasses the system of courts and judges that interpret and apply the law in legal cases. This term is often used in discussions about law, government, and justice. For example: The judiciary is independent「司法は独立している」(しほうはどくりつしている). The judiciary plays a crucial role in maintaining justice「司法は正義を維持する上で重要な役割を果たす」(しほうはせいぎをいじするうえでじゅうようなやくわりをはたす).

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

169

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Preserve

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)呆

Example Word

保育: childcare. The Japanese noun '保育 (ほいく)' refers to the care and education of young children, typically in a nursery or preschool setting. It encompasses activities and services aimed at nurturing and developing children during their early years. For example: She works in childcare「彼女は保育の仕事をしています」(かのじょはほいくのしごとをしています). The nursery provides excellent childcare「その保育園は素晴らしい保育を提供しています」(そのほいくえんはすばらしいほいくをていきょうしています). This term is often associated with professional childcare services and institutions like '保育園 (ほいくえん)' (nursery school).

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

560

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Catch

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)甫

Example Word

捕まる: catch or arrest. The Japanese verb '捕まる (つかまる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to catch' or 'to be caught', often referring to physically grabbing or holding onto something. For example: I caught the ball「ボールを捕まった」(ぼーるをつかまった). The second meaning is 'to be arrested' or 'to get caught' in the context of law enforcement. For example: The thief was arrested「泥棒が捕まった」(どろぼうがつかまった). This verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, depending on the situation.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

851

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bay, Seaside

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)甫

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1158

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Supplement

Reading

Parts

衤 甫

Example Word

補助: assistance or subsidy. The Japanese noun '補助 (ほじょ)' can mean 'assistance' or 'subsidy', depending on the context. When referring to 'assistance', it often implies support or help provided to someone or something, such as in a collaborative effort. For example: The government provides assistance to small businesses「政府は中小企業に補助を提供する」(せいふはちゅうしょうきぎょうにほじょをていきょうする). When referring to 'subsidy', it typically involves financial aid or support, often from a government or organization. For example: The project received a subsidy from the local government「そのプロジェクトは地方自治体から補助を受けた」(そのプロジェクトはちほうじちたいからほじょをうけた). The word is commonly used in formal or official contexts.

Radical

衣

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1420

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shop, Pave

Reading

Parts

舎House, Quarters 甫

Example Word

店舗: shop or store. The Japanese noun '店舗 (てんぽ)' refers to a physical retail establishment, such as a store or shop. It is commonly used to describe a place where goods or services are sold to customers. This term is often used in business contexts, such as when discussing the number of stores a company operates or the location of a shop. For example: The store is located in the city center「その店舗は街の中心にあります」(そのてんぽはまちのちゅうしんにあります). They are planning to open a new shop「新しい店舗を開く予定です」(あたらしいてんぽをひらくよていです). Note that '店舗' is a more formal term compared to '店 (みせ)', which is a more general and casual term for a shop.

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2007

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Furrow

Reading

Parts

亩 久Long time

Radical

田

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2059

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Make progress

Reading

Parts

扌Hand (手)步

Radical

手

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2093

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Nurse, Suckle

Reading

Parts

口Mouth 甫

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2129

Handwriting