Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
だん dan
kanji
男Meaning
Man
Reading
otoko
onyomiだんdan
なんnan
Parts
田Rice field 力Power
Example Word
男性的: masculine. The Japanese adjective '男性的 (だんせいてき)' means 'masculine'. It is used to describe qualities, characteristics, or behaviors that are traditionally associated with men, such as strength, assertiveness, or physical appearance. This word can be applied to people, traits, or even objects that evoke a masculine impression. For example: He has a masculine appearance「彼は男性的な外見だ」(かれはだんせいてきながいけんだ). This design feels very masculine「このデザインはとても男性的だ」(このデザインはとてもだんせいてきだ). Note that this word is often used in a descriptive or comparative context, and it carries a neutral to positive connotation depending on the situation.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
86
Handwriting
kanji
段Meaning
Step, Stairs
Reading
dan
Parts
殳Pike
Example Word
普段: usually. The Japanese adverb '普段 (ふだん)' means 'usually' or 'ordinarily'. It refers to something that is done regularly or under normal circumstances. This word is often used to describe habitual actions or states. For example: I usually walk to work「普段は歩いて仕事に行きます」(ふだんはあるいてしごとにいきます). She usually wears glasses「彼女は普段メガネをかけています」(かのじょはふだんめがねをかけています). It can also be used to contrast normal situations with exceptions, as in '普段は静かなのに、今日はにぎやかだ (ふだんはしずかなのに、きょうはにぎやかだ) (It's usually quiet, but today it's lively).'
Radical
殳
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
387
Handwriting
kanji
断Meaning
Decide, Cut off
Reading
ta
ことわkotowa
onyomiだんdan
Parts
斤Axe, Catty 米Rice
Example Word
断つ: cut or sever. The Japanese verb '断つ (たつ)' primarily means 'to cut' or 'to sever'. It is used to describe the act of cutting something off or discontinuing it, often in a decisive or final manner. This verb can be applied to physical actions, such as cutting a rope, or abstract actions, such as breaking a habit or ending a relationship. For example: He decided to cut ties with his old friends「彼は古い友人との関係を断つことにした」(かれはふるいゆうじんとかんけいをたつことにした). She quit smoking「彼女はタバコを断った」(かのじょはタバコをたった). The nuance of '断つ' often implies a deliberate and sometimes difficult decision to end or stop something.
Radical
斤
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
418
Handwriting
kanji
談Meaning
Discuss
Reading
dan
Parts
訁Say (言)炎Flame, Blaze
Example Word
冗談: joke. The Japanese noun '冗談 (じょうだん)' means 'joke'. It refers to something said or done to provoke laughter or amusement, often in a playful or lighthearted manner. This word is commonly used in casual conversations and can be part of phrases like '冗談を言う (じょうだんをいう)', which means 'to tell a joke'. For example: That was just a joke「それはただの冗談だった」(それはただのじょうだんだった). Don't take it seriously, it's a joke「真剣に受け取らないで、冗談だよ」(しんけんにうけとらないで、じょうだんだよ). The word can also imply teasing or sarcasm depending on the context.
Radical
言
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
475
Handwriting
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団Meaning
Group, Association
Reading
dan
とんton
Parts
囗Box 寸Measurement
Example Word
団: group. The Japanese suffix '団 (だん)' means 'group' or 'organization'. It is commonly used to form nouns that refer to organized groups of people, such as clubs, teams, or associations. For example: a sports team「スポーツ団」(すぽーつだん). a volunteer group「ボランティア団」(ぼらんてぃあだん). This suffix is often attached to nouns to indicate a collective or organized body. It can also carry a formal or official tone, depending on the context. Note that '団' is rarely used alone and typically appears as part of a compound word.
Radical
囗
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
598
Handwriting
kanji
旦Meaning
Dawn
Reading
asa
あきaki
あきらakira
ただしtadashi
あしたashita
onyomiだんdan
たんtan
Parts
日Day, Sun 一One
Example Word
一旦: once. The Japanese adverb '一旦 (いったん)' means 'once' or 'for the time being'. It is used to indicate a temporary pause, interruption, or a point in time when something is done or considered before proceeding further. It often implies that after this action or state, there will be a change or continuation. For example: Let's stop here once「一旦ここで止めましょう」(いったんここでとめましょう). Once I finish this, I'll take a break「一旦これを終えたら休憩します」(いったんこれをおえたらきゅうけいします). This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to suggest a temporary halt or reconsideration.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
763
Handwriting
kanji
弾Meaning
Bullet, Projectile
Reading
hi
たまtama
はずhazu
onyomiだんdan
Parts
弓Bow 単Simple, Single
Example Word
爆弾: bomb. The Japanese noun '爆弾 (ばくだん)' means 'bomb'. It refers to an explosive weapon designed to cause destruction. This word is often used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The bomb exploded「爆弾が爆発した」(ばくだんがばくはつした). He dropped a bombshell during the meeting「彼は会議中に爆弾を落とした」(かれはかいぎちゅうにばくだんをおとした). In figurative usage, it can describe shocking news or revelations. The word is neutral in tone but carries a strong connotation of danger or surprise.
Radical
弓
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
981
Handwriting
kanji
暖Meaning
Warm
Reading
atata
onyomiだんdan
Parts
日Day, Sun 爰
Example Word
温暖: warm. The Japanese adjectival noun '温暖 (おんだん)' means 'warm' in the context of climate or weather. It is used to describe a mild or temperate climate, often in contrast to cold or harsh weather conditions. For example: The climate of this region is warm「この地域の気候は温暖です」(このちいきのきこうはおんだんです). Global warming is a serious issue「地球温暖化は深刻な問題です」(ちきゅうおんだんかはしんこくなもんだいです). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a warm or friendly atmosphere, though this usage is less common.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1278
Handwriting
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- こう kou
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- かん kan
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- か ka
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- さい sai
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- きゅう kyuu
- じ ji
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- 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