Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Walk

Reading

Parts

止Stop 少Few

Example Word

散歩: walk. The Japanese verbal noun '散歩 (さんぽ)' means 'walk' or 'stroll'. It refers to the act of walking leisurely, often for relaxation, exercise, or enjoyment. This word is commonly used to describe a casual walk, such as taking a stroll in a park or around the neighborhood. For example: I took a walk in the park「公園で散歩しました」(こうえんでさんぽしました). Let's go for a walk「散歩に行きましょう」(さんぽにいきましょう). It can also be used to describe walking a pet, as in '犬の散歩 (いぬのさんぽ) (walking the dog)'. Note that '散歩' implies a relaxed and unhurried pace, unlike more purposeful walking like commuting or hiking.

Radical

止

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

150

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Law, Method

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)去Past

Example Word

法廷: courtroom. The Japanese noun '法廷 (ほうてい)' refers to a 'courtroom', the physical space where legal trials and hearings take place. It is a formal term used in legal contexts to describe the setting where judges, lawyers, defendants, and plaintiffs gather for judicial proceedings. For example: The trial was held in the courtroom「裁判は法廷で行われた」(さいばんはほうていでおこなわれた). The lawyer entered the courtroom「弁護士が法廷に入った」(べんごしがほうていにはいった). This word is specific to legal environments and is not used in casual conversation.

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

169

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Preserve

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)呆

Example Word

保健: healthcare. The Japanese noun '保健 (ほけん)' refers to 'healthcare' or 'health preservation'. It is commonly used in contexts related to public health, medical care, and health maintenance. For example, '保健所 (ほけんじょ)' refers to a public health center, and '保健体育 (ほけんたいいく)' refers to health and physical education. Example sentences: The government provides healthcare services「政府は保健サービスを提供する」(せいふはほけんサービスをていきょうする). Health education is important「保健教育は大切です」(ほけんきょういくはたいせつです).

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

候補: candidate. The Japanese noun '候補 (こうほ)' means 'candidate'. It is commonly used to refer to someone who is being considered for a position, role, or opportunity. This term is often used in political, professional, or academic contexts. For example: he is a candidate for the position「彼はそのポジションの候補です」(かれはそのポジションのこうほです). She is a candidate for the scholarship「彼女は奨学金の候補です」(かのじょはしょうがくきんのこうほです). The word can also be used in broader contexts, such as being a candidate for a prize or an award.

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