Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
てん ten
kanji
天Meaning
Heaven
Reading
ama
onyomiてんten
Parts
一One 大Big
Example Word
天国: heaven. The Japanese noun '天国 (てんごく)' means 'heaven'. It refers to the concept of a paradise or a blissful afterlife in various religious and spiritual contexts. It can also be used metaphorically to describe a place or situation of great happiness or perfection. For example: I want to go to heaven「天国に行きたい」(てんごくにいきたい). This place is like heaven「この場所は天国みたい」(このばしょはてんごくみたい). The word is often used in a positive and uplifting manner, and it carries a sense of ultimate peace and joy.
Radical
大
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
136
Handwriting
kanji
点Meaning
Point
Reading
tsu
onyomiてんten
Parts
灬Fire (火)占Fortune telling
Example Word
観点: viewpoint. The Japanese noun '観点 (かんてん)' means 'viewpoint' or 'perspective'. It refers to a particular way of considering or looking at something, often used in discussions, analyses, or debates. This word is commonly used in formal or academic contexts to describe the angle or standpoint from which a topic is approached. For example: from a historical viewpoint「歴史的な観点から」(れきしてきなかんてんから). From an economic perspective「経済的な観点から」(けいざいてきなかんてんから). It can also be used to express someone's personal opinion or stance, as in 'my viewpoint is different'「私の観点は違います」(わたしのかんてんはちがいます).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
332
Handwriting
kanji
店Meaning
Shop
Reading
mise
たなtana
onyomiてんten
Parts
广Dotted cliff 占Fortune telling
Example Word
閉店: closing. The Japanese verbal noun '閉店 (へいてん)' refers to the act of closing a store or business for the day. It is commonly used in contexts related to retail, restaurants, or any establishment that operates on a daily schedule. For example: The store is closing now「店はもう閉店です」(みせはもうへいてんです). What time does the shop close?「お店は何時に閉店しますか?」(おみせはなんじにへいてんしますか?). It can also be used to indicate permanent closure, as in 'The shop closed permanently last month'「その店は先月閉店しました」(そのみせはせんげつへいてんしました). Note that '閉店' is often paired with '開店 (かいてん)', which means 'opening'.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
406
Handwriting
kanji
殿Meaning
Palace, Formal honorific title
Reading
tono
どのdono
onyomiでんden
てんten
Parts
尸Corpse 共Together 殳Pike
Example Word
殿: lord. The Japanese suffix '殿 (との)' is a formal and respectful title used to address or refer to someone of high status, such as a lord, master, or superior. It is often used in historical contexts or in formal writing, such as letters or official documents. For example: addressing a lord「殿、お願いがあります」(との、おねがいがあります). In modern usage, it is less common but can still be found in certain formal or ceremonial contexts. It is important to note that this suffix conveys a high level of respect and should be used appropriately.
Radical
殳
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
474
Handwriting
kanji
転Meaning
Revolve
Reading
koro
onyomiてんten
Parts
車Car 云Say
Example Word
寝転ぶ: lie. The Japanese verb '寝転ぶ (ねころぶ)' means 'to lie down' or 'to recline'. It specifically refers to the action of lying down in a relaxed or casual manner, often on a flat surface like the floor or a bed. This verb is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone lying down comfortably. For example: I like to lie down on the grass「私は芝生に寝転ぶのが好きです」(わたしはしばふにねころぶのがすきです). He lay down on the sofa and fell asleep「彼はソファに寝転んで寝てしまった」(かれはソファにねころんでねてしまった). Note that this verb implies a sense of ease or relaxation, unlike more formal or specific terms for lying down.
Radical
車
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
625
Handwriting
kanji
展Meaning
Unfold, Expand
Reading
ten
Parts
尸Corpse 龷Twenty (廿)
Example Word
展望: view. The Japanese noun '展望 (てんぼう)' refers to a 'view' or 'prospect', often implying a wide or expansive view, such as from a high place or in a figurative sense. It can be used to describe both physical views and abstract prospects or outlooks. For example: The view from the tower is amazing「展望台からの眺めは素晴らしい」(てんぼうだいからのながめはすばらしい). We have a bright outlook for the future「私たちは未来に対して明るい展望を持っている」(わたしたちはみらいにたいしてあかるいてんぼうをもっている). This word is commonly used in contexts involving scenery, future plans, or expectations.
Radical
尸
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
976
Handwriting
kanji
添Meaning
Add to, Annexed
Reading
so
onyomiてんten
Parts
氵Water (水)忝
Example Word
添付: attachment. The Japanese noun '添付 (てんぷ)' means 'attachment'. It is commonly used in contexts such as emails or documents, where files or additional materials are attached. For example: please check the attached file「添付ファイルを確認してください」(てんぷファイルをかくにんしてください). I will send the document with the attachment「書類を添付して送ります」(しょるいをてんぷしておくります). This word is often used in professional or formal settings to refer to supplementary materials included with a main document or message.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1076
Handwriting
kanji
典Meaning
Code, Rule
Reading
ten
Parts
八Eight
Example Word
古典: classic. The Japanese noun '古典 (こてん)' refers to something that is considered a classic, often in the context of literature, art, or music. It can denote works that have stood the test of time and are regarded as having significant historical or cultural value. For example: I enjoy reading classics「私は古典を読むのが好きです」(わたしはこてんをよむのがすきです). This museum has a collection of classical art「この美術館は古典美術のコレクションがあります」(このびじゅつかんはこてんびじゅつのコレクションがあります). The term can also be used more broadly to refer to traditional or ancient things in various fields.
Radical
八
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
1237
Handwriting
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- こう kou
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- し shi
- かん kan
- とう tou
- そう sou
- き ki
- きょう kyou
- せい sei
- か ka
- けん ken
- せん sen
- けい kei
- しん shin
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- さい sai
- じょう jou
- かい kai
- しゅう shuu
- ほう hou
- い i
- はん han
- ふ fu
- てい tei
- よう you
- こ ko
- ぼう bou
- きゅう kyuu
- じ ji
- たい tai
- ひ hi
- えん en
- せき seki
- かく kaku
- たん tan
- ゆう yuu
- しゅ shu
- く ku
- げん gen
- そ so
- りょう ryou
- ちゅう chuu
- おう ou
- しゃ sha
- きん kin
- こん kon
- へい hei
- さ sa
- さん san
- ご go
- すい sui
- どう dou
- ろう rou
- じゅう juu
- そく soku
- ばい bai
- がい gai
- ち chi
- せつ setsu
- いん in
- れい rei
- と to
- じん jin
- ごう gou
- しょ sho
- さく saku
- ぎ gi
- きょ kyo
- ぞう zou
- じゅん jun
- はい hai
- はく haku
- り ri
- しょく shoku
- ほ ho
- えい ei
- ゆ yu
- ひょう hyou
- てん ten
- だん dan
- がん gan
- こく koku
- が ga
- ぶ bu
- かつ katsu
- じゅ ju
- ふく fuku
- さつ satsu
- めい mei
- しゃく shaku
- ばん ban
- もう mou
- ふん fun
- ぜん zen
- しつ shitsu
- ばく baku
- たく taku
- やく yaku
- りゅう ryuu
- だ da
- だい dai
- ねん nen
- ぼく boku
- りん rin
- じょ jo
- け ke
- ぼ bo
- けつ ketsu
- へん hen
- しゅく shuku
- てき teki
- ろ ro
- よく yoku
- ちん chin
- に ni
- げ ge
- にん nin
- みょう myou
- す su
- おん on
- そん son
- た ta
- ぎょう gyou
- まい mai
- えき eki
- つい tsui
- み mi
- む mu
- れん ren
- とく toku
- びょう byou
- のう nou
- は ha
- び bi
- らん ran
- ろく roku
- う u
- ど do
- なん nan
- ず zu
- もん mon
- がく gaku
- ちく chiku
- ふう fuu
- ごん gon
- しき shiki
- おく oku
- りょ ryo
- てつ tetsu
- よ yo
- ぞく zoku
- とん ton
- ばつ batsu
- ざい zai
- ひん hin
- ぐ gu
- えつ etsu
- いつ itsu
- もく moku
- でん den
- りつ ritsu
- まん man
- しゅん shun