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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

がん gan

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Face

    Reading

    kunyomiかお

    kao

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    𦣻Neck (首)Eight Stand Cliff Fur

    Example Word

    顔色: mood or complexion. The Japanese noun '顔色 (かおいろ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to a person's complexion or the color of their face, often used to describe someone's health or physical state. For example: Her complexion looks pale「彼女の顔色が青い」(かのじょのかおいろがあおい). The second meaning refers to a person's mood or emotional state, often inferred from their facial expression. For example: I could tell his mood from his expression「彼の顔色で気持ちがわかった」(かれのかおいろできもちがわかった). This word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in everyday conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    79

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eyeball

    Reading

    kunyomiまなこ

    manako

    onyomiげん

    gen

    がん

    gan

    Parts

    Eye Stopping

    Example Word

    近眼: nearsightedness. The Japanese noun '近眼 (きんがん)' refers to the condition of being nearsighted, meaning one can see nearby objects clearly but distant objects appear blurry. It is commonly used in medical or everyday contexts to describe vision impairment. For example: I have nearsightedness「私は近眼です」(わたしはきんがんです). Nearsightedness makes it hard to see far away「近眼だと遠くが見えにくい」(きんがんだととおくがみえにくい). This term is often used in discussions about eye health or when describing someone's vision.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    112

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Round

    Reading

    kunyomiまる

    maru

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Dot Nine

    Example Word

    丸い: round. The Japanese adjective '丸い (まるい)' means 'round'. This adjective is used to describe something that has a circular or spherical shape. It can be applied to physical objects, such as balls or plates, as well as abstract concepts like a round number. For example: the moon is round「月は丸い」(つきはまるい). She has a round face「彼女は丸い顔をしている」(かのじょはまるいかおをしている). The adjective can also be used metaphorically to describe something as harmonious or well-rounded, such as a person's personality. For instance: he has a well-rounded personality「彼は丸い性格だ」(かれはまるいせいかくだ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    545

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beach

    Reading

    kunyomiきし

    kishi

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Cliff Dry Mountain

    Example Word

    海岸: coast. The Japanese noun '海岸 (かいがん)' refers to the 'coast' or 'seashore', specifically the area where the land meets the sea. It is commonly used to describe beaches, cliffs, or any shoreline area. This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: The coast is beautiful「海岸は美しい」(かいがんはうつくしい). We walked along the coast「私たちは海岸を歩いた」(わたしたちはかいがんをあるいた). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '海岸線 (かいがんせん)' (coastline) or '海岸警備 (かいがんけいび)' (coast guard).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    586

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Request, Wish

    Reading

    kunyomiねが

    nega

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Meadow, Original Page

    Example Word

    願い: wish. The Japanese noun '願い (ねがい)' means 'wish' or 'desire'. It refers to a strong hope or aspiration for something to happen. This word is often used in formal or heartfelt contexts, such as making a wish at a shrine or expressing a deep personal desire. For example: I have a wish「願いがあります」(ねがいがあります). Her wish came true「彼女の願いが叶った」(かのじょのねがいがかなった). It can also be used in phrases like '願い事 (ねがいごと)' (a wish or something wished for) or '願いを込めて (ねがいをこめて)' (with a wish).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    599

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boulder

    Reading

    kunyomiいわ

    iwa

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Stone Mountain

    Example Word

    岩: rock. The Japanese noun '岩 (いわ)' means 'rock'. It refers to a large, solid mass of stone or mineral material. This word is commonly used to describe natural rock formations, such as cliffs, boulders, or large stones. For example: There is a big rock in the river「川に大きな岩がある」(かわにおおきないわがある). The climber stood on the rock「クライマーは岩の上に立った」(クライマーはいわのうえにたった). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something solid or unyielding, like a person's resolve.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    669

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Contain, Include

    Reading

    kunyomiふく

    fuku

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Now Mouth

    Example Word

    含む: contain or include. The Japanese verb '含む (ふくむ)' primarily means 'to include' or 'to contain'. It is used to indicate that something is part of a larger whole or that something holds something else within it. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as in discussions about ingredients, components, or abstract concepts. For example: This drink contains alcohol「この飲み物はアルコールを含む」(こののみものはアルコールをふくむ). The price includes tax「その価格は税を含む」(そのかかくはぜいをふくむ). It can also be used metaphorically, as in 'Her words contained a hidden meaning'「彼女の言葉には隠された意味が含まれていた」(かのじょのことばにはかくされたいみがふくまれていた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1078

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stubborn

    Reading

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Origin Page

    Example Word

    頑固: stubborn. The Japanese adjectival noun '頑固 (がんこ)' means 'stubborn'. It is used to describe someone who is unyielding or inflexible in their opinions, attitudes, or behavior. This word often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the person is unreasonably resistant to change or compromise. For example: my grandfather is stubborn「私の祖父は頑固だ」(わたしのそふはがんこだ). He is too stubborn to admit his mistake「彼は間違いを認めるには頑固すぎる」(かれはまちがいをみとめるにはがんこすぎる). The term can also be used to describe objects or situations that are difficult to change or fix, such as a 'stubborn stain' (頑固な汚れ, がんこなよごれ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1535

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Toy

    Reading

    kunyomiもてあそ

    moteaso

    もちあそ

    mochiaso

    onyomiがん

    gan

    Parts

    Origin

    Example Word

    玩具: toy. The Japanese noun '玩具 (おもちゃ)' means 'toy'. This word refers to objects designed for children to play with, such as dolls, cars, or puzzles. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something treated as a trivial or unimportant matter. For example: The child is playing with a toy「子供が玩具で遊んでいる」(こどもがおもちゃであそんでいる). Don't treat me like a toy「私を玩具のように扱わないで」(わたしをおもちゃのようにあつかわないで). The word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is neutral in tone.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1838

    Handwriting

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