kanji

Meaning

Heaven

Reading

Parts

一One 大Big

Example Word

天井: ceiling. The Japanese noun '天井 (てんじょう)' refers to the ceiling of a room or structure. It is commonly used to describe the upper interior surface of a space. For example: the ceiling is high「天井が高い」(てんじょうがたかい). The light is attached to the ceiling「照明が天井に取り付けられている」(しょうめいがてんじょうにとりつけられている). In some contexts, it can also metaphorically represent a limit or boundary, such as in financial or performance terms, though this usage is less common.

Radical

大

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

136

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Point

Reading

Parts

灬Fire (火)占Fortune telling

Example Word

点数: score. The Japanese noun '点数 (てんすう)' refers to a 'score' or 'points' in contexts such as tests, games, or evaluations. It is commonly used in academic settings to discuss grades or marks, as well as in sports or competitions to denote points earned. For example: I got a high score on the test「テストで高い点数を取った」(テストでたかいてんすうをとった). The team's score increased「チームの点数が上がった」(チームのてんすうがあがった). This word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Radical

火

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

332

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Shop

Reading

Parts

广Dotted cliff 占Fortune telling

Example Word

売店: shop. The Japanese noun '売店 (ばいてん)' refers to a small shop or stand, often found in places like train stations, schools, or tourist attractions. These shops typically sell snacks, drinks, souvenirs, or other small items. For example: I bought a drink at the shop「売店で飲み物を買いました」(ばいてんでのみものをかいました). There is a shop near the station「駅の近くに売店があります」(えきのちかくにばいてんがあります). The word is commonly used to describe small retail outlets in public spaces.

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

運転: driving. The Japanese verbal noun '運転 (うんてん)' primarily means 'driving'. It refers to the act of operating a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train. This word is commonly used in contexts related to transportation and vehicle operation. For example: I am driving a car「車を運転しています」(くるまをうんてんしています). He has a driver's license「彼は運転免許を持っています」(かれはうんてんめんきょをもっています). Additionally, '運転' can also be used in a broader sense to mean 'operation' or 'management' of machinery or systems, but this usage is less common and context-dependent.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

625

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Unfold, Expand

Reading

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

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