Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Heaven

Reading

Parts

一One 大Big

Example Word

雨天: rainy weather. The Japanese noun '雨天 (うてん)' refers to 'rainy weather' or a 'rainy day'. It is commonly used in weather forecasts, event planning, or when discussing outdoor activities. For example: The event was postponed due to rainy weather「雨天のためイベントは延期されました」(うてんのためイベントはえんきされました). Rainy weather continued for three days「雨天が三日続きました」(うてんがみっかつづきました). This word is often used in formal or written contexts and is less common in casual conversation.

Radical

大

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

136

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Point

Reading

Parts

灬Fire (火)占Fortune telling

Example Word

欠点: flaw. The Japanese noun '欠点 (けってん)' means 'flaw' or 'defect'. It refers to a shortcoming or imperfection in a person, object, or system. This word is often used in contexts where criticism or improvement is being discussed. For example: His biggest flaw is his impatience「彼の最大の欠点は短気です」(かれのさいだいのけってんはたんきです). This product has a serious flaw「この製品には重大な欠点がある」(このせいひんにはじゅうだいなけってんがある). The word can also be used in a more neutral or self-reflective way, such as when acknowledging one's own weaknesses.

Radical

火

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

332

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shop

Reading

Parts

广Dotted cliff 占Fortune telling

Example Word

小売店: retail store. The Japanese noun '小売店 (こうりてん)' refers to a 'retail store', a place where goods are sold directly to consumers. This term is commonly used to describe shops, stores, or outlets that sell products in small quantities to the public. For example: There is a retail store near the station「駅の近くに小売店があります」(えきのちかくにこうりてんがあります). I bought this at a retail store「これを小売店で買いました」(これをこうりてんでかいました). The word is often used in contrast to wholesale businesses, which sell goods in bulk to other businesses rather than directly to consumers.

Radical

广

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

406

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Palace, Formal honorific title

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

474

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Revolve

Reading

Parts

車Car 云Say

Example Word

移転: relocation. The Japanese verbal noun '移転 (いてん)' means 'relocation'. It refers to the act of moving or transferring something, such as a business, office, or residence, from one place to another. This term is commonly used in formal or business contexts. For example: The company's relocation was completed「会社の移転が完了した」(かいしゃのいてんがかんりょうした). The office relocation will start next month「オフィスの移転は来月から始まる」(オフィスのいてんはらいげつからはじまる). Note that '移転' can also imply a change in location for abstract concepts, such as the transfer of rights or responsibilities.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

625

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Unfold, Expand

Reading

Parts

尸Corpse 龷Twenty (廿)

Example Word

展示: exhibition. The Japanese noun '展示 (てんじ)' refers to an 'exhibition' or 'display'. It is commonly used to describe a public showing of items, such as art, products, or historical artifacts, often in a museum, gallery, or event space. For example: The art exhibition was impressive「その美術の展示は素晴らしかった」(そのびじゅつのてんじはすばらしかった). They are preparing a product display「彼らは製品の展示を準備している」(かれらはせいひんのてんじをじゅんびしている). The word can also be used in contexts like trade shows or cultural events where items are showcased for viewing.

Radical

尸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

976

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Add to, Annexed

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1076

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Code, Rule

Reading

Parts

八Eight

Example Word

百科事典: encyclopedia. The Japanese noun '百科事典 (ひゃっかじてん)' means 'encyclopedia'. It refers to a comprehensive written compendium that provides information on a wide range of subjects or branches of knowledge. This term is often used in academic or educational contexts. For example: I bought a new encyclopedia「新しい百科事典を買いました」(あたらしいひゃっかじてんをかいました). The encyclopedia is very useful for research「百科事典は研究にとても役立ちます」(ひゃっかじてんはけんきゅうにとてもやくたちます). The word is a compound of '百科 (ひゃっか)', meaning 'various subjects', and '事典 (じてん)', meaning 'reference book'.

Radical

八

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1237

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fill in

Reading

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2116

Handwriting