Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
ぶ bu
kanji
無Meaning
Nothing
Reading
na
onyomiぶbu
むmu
Example Word
無知: ignorance. The Japanese adjectival noun '無知 (むち)' means 'ignorance'. It refers to a lack of knowledge, awareness, or understanding about something. This term is often used to describe a state of being uninformed or unaware, and it can carry a slightly negative connotation depending on the context. For example: His ignorance is astonishing「彼の無知には驚かされる」(かれのむちにはおどろかされる). Ignorance is not always bliss「無知は必ずしも幸福ではない」(むちはかならずしもこうふくではない). The word can also be used in a more neutral or descriptive sense, such as in the phrase '無知な人 (むちなひと)', which means 'an ignorant person'.
Radical
火
Stroke Count
12JLPT
UnknownGrade
4Frequency
52
Handwriting
kanji
不Meaning
Not
Reading
fu
ぶbu
Example Word
不可欠: essential. The Japanese adjectival noun '不可欠 (ふかけつ)' means 'essential' or 'indispensable'. It is used to describe something that is absolutely necessary or cannot be done without. This term is often used in formal or academic contexts to emphasize the importance of a particular element. For example: Sleep is essential for health「睡眠は健康に不可欠です」(すいみんはけんこうにふかけつです). Teamwork is indispensable for success「チームワークは成功に不可欠だ」(チームワークはせいこうにふかけつだ). Note that '不可欠' is often followed by particles like 'に' or 'な' to modify nouns, as in '不可欠な要素 (ふかけつなようそ) (essential element)'.
Radical
一
Stroke Count
4JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
61
Handwriting
kanji
部Meaning
Section, Department
Reading
be
onyomiぶbu
Parts
咅Spit ⻏Mound (阜)
Example Word
部品: parts. The Japanese noun '部品 (ぶひん)' refers to 'parts' or 'components', typically used in the context of machinery, electronics, or other technical systems. It is commonly used to describe individual pieces that make up a larger device or system. For example: I bought spare parts for the car「車の部品を買いました」(くるまのぶひんをかいました). These parts are essential for the machine「これらの部品は機械に必要です」(これらのぶひんはきかいにとくべつです). The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Radical
邑
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
94
Handwriting
kanji
歩Meaning
Walk
Reading
aru
あゆayu
onyomiほho
ぶbu
Parts
止Stop 少Few
Example Word
歩: step. The Japanese suffix '歩 (ほ)' is used to indicate a unit of measurement for steps or walking distance. It is often used in contexts related to walking, such as counting steps or measuring distances in terms of steps. For example: I walked 10,000 steps today「今日は1万歩歩きました」(きょうはいちまんほあるきました). The park is about 500 steps away from here「公園はここから約500歩です」(こうえんはここからやくごひゃくほです). This suffix is commonly used in health and fitness contexts to track physical activity.
Radical
止
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
150
Handwriting
kanji
武Meaning
Military
Reading
mu
たけtake
onyomiぶbu
Parts
一One 弋Ceremony 止Stop
Example Word
武装: arms. The Japanese noun '武装 (ぶそう)' refers to 'arms' or 'weapons'. It is commonly used to describe the act of equipping oneself or a group with weapons, or the state of being armed. This term can be used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as military or ideological 'arming'. For example: The soldiers were armed「兵士たちは武装していた」(へいしたちはぶそうしていた). The country is arming itself against threats「その国は脅威に対して武装している」(そのくにはきょういに対してぶそうしている). Note that '武装' can also imply preparation or readiness in a broader sense, such as '武装した思想' (ぶそうしたしそう) meaning 'armed ideology' or a well-prepared mindset.
Radical
止
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
327
Handwriting
kanji
舞Meaning
Dance
Reading
ma
まいmai
onyomiぶbu
Example Word
お仕舞い: end. The Japanese noun 'お仕舞い (おしまい)' means 'end' or 'conclusion'. It is often used to indicate the conclusion of an event, story, or activity. This word carries a sense of finality and is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. For example: the movie has ended「映画はお仕舞いです」(えいがはおしまいです). The party is over「パーティーはお仕舞い」(パーティーはおしまい). It can also be used to express that something is finished or done, as in 'that's it' or 'that's all'. Note that 'お仕舞い' is often written in hiragana as 'おしまい' in modern usage.
Radical
舛
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
452
Handwriting
kanji
奉Meaning
Dedicate, Observance
Reading
matsu
たてまつtatematsu
ほうhou
onyomiほうhou
ぶbu
Example Word
奉行: magistrate. The Japanese noun '奉行 (ぶぎょう)' refers to a magistrate or a high-ranking official in feudal Japan, typically responsible for administrative or judicial duties. This term is historically significant and often associated with the Edo period, where such officials played crucial roles in governance. For example: The magistrate issued a new decree「奉行が新しい法令を出した」(ぶぎょうがあたらしいほうれいをだした). The magistrate's decision was final「奉行の決定は最終的だった」(ぶぎょうのけっていはさいしゅうてきだった). It's important to note that this term is largely historical and may not be commonly used in modern contexts, except when referring to historical settings or figures.
Radical
大
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
813
Handwriting
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- かち kachi