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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

じゅ ju

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Accept

    Reading

    kunyomi

    u

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Claw Crown Again

    Example Word

    受け付ける: receive or accept. The Japanese verb '受け付ける (うけつける)' primarily means 'to accept' or 'to receive'. It is often used in contexts where something is being formally accepted, such as applications, requests, or orders. For example: The company is now accepting applications「会社は今、申し込みを受け付けています」(かいしゃはいま、もうしこみをうけつけています). The reception desk receives inquiries「受付は問い合わせを受け付けます」(うけつけはといあわせをうけつけます). It can also imply the act of processing or handling something, such as a request or complaint. Note that this verb is commonly used in formal or business settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    291

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Follow, Obey

    Reading

    kunyomiしたが

    shitaga

    onyomiじゅう

    juu

    しょう

    shou

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Stop Herbs Stop (止)

    Example Word

    従事: engagement. The Japanese noun '従事 (じゅうじ)' refers to being engaged or involved in a particular activity, occupation, or job. It is often used in formal contexts to describe someone's professional involvement or dedication to a specific field or task. For example: He is engaged in research「彼は研究に従事している」(かれはけんきゅうにじゅうじしている). She works in education「彼女は教育に従事している」(かのじょはきょういくにじゅうじしている). The term emphasizes active participation or commitment to a role or activity.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    466

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tree, Wood

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ki

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    樹: tree. The Japanese suffix '樹 (じゅ)' means 'tree'. It is commonly used as a suffix in compound words to denote something related to trees or tree-like structures. For example: oak tree「樫の樹」(かしのじゅ). This suffix is often used in botanical or scientific contexts to specify types of trees. Another example: cherry tree「桜の樹」(さくらのじゅ). It is important to note that '樹 (じゅ)' is typically used in more formal or literary contexts, whereas '木 (き)' is more commonly used in everyday language to refer to trees.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    799

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Settle, Concerning

    Reading

    kunyomi

    tsu

    onyomiしゅう

    shuu

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Capital

    Example Word

    就く: take or assume. The Japanese verb '就く (つく)' primarily means 'to take' or 'to assume' a position, role, or job. It is often used in formal contexts to describe starting a new job, position, or responsibility. For example: He took the position of manager「彼はマネージャーの職に就いた」(かれはマネージャーのしょくについた). She assumed the role of team leader「彼女はチームリーダーの役職に就いた」(かのじょはチームリーダーのやくしょくについた). This verb is also used in phrases like 'bedに就く (ベッドにつく)', meaning 'to go to bed'. It carries a formal tone and is typically used in professional or official settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    873

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Instruct, Confer

    Reading

    kunyomiさず

    sazu

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Hand (手)Accept

    Example Word

    教授: professor. The Japanese noun '教授 (きょうじゅ)' refers to a 'professor', typically in an academic or educational setting. This term is used to denote someone who holds a high-ranking teaching position at a university or college. It can also be used more broadly to refer to someone who is an expert in a particular field and imparts knowledge. For example: The professor is giving a lecture「教授が講義をしています」(きょうじゅがこうぎをしています). I respect my professor「私は教授を尊敬しています」(わたしはきょうじゅをそんけいしています). The term is formal and is often used in professional or academic contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1157

    Handwriting

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    Reading

    kunyomiことぶき

    kotobuki

    onyomi

    su

    じゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Three 丿Katakana no Measurement

    Example Word

    寿司: sushi. The Japanese noun '寿司 (すし)' refers to 'sushi', a traditional Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients such as raw fish, seafood, vegetables, or egg. Sushi is a staple of Japanese cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide. It comes in many forms, including nigiri (hand-pressed sushi), maki (rolled sushi), and sashimi (sliced raw fish without rice). Example sentences: I ate sushi yesterday「昨日寿司を食べた」(きのうすしをたべた). This sushi is delicious「この寿司は美味しい」(このすしはおいしい). Sushi is often served with soy sauce, wasabi, and pickled ginger.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1414

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curse

    Reading

    kunyomiのろ

    noro

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Mouth Older brother

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1499

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Confucianism, Confucian

    Reading

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Person (人)Demand, Need

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1868

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Demand, Need

    Reading

    onyomiじゅ

    ju

    Parts

    Rain

    Example Word

    需要: demand. The Japanese noun '需要 (じゅよう)' means 'demand'. It is commonly used in economic, business, and market contexts to refer to the desire or need for goods, services, or resources. For example: the demand for electric cars is increasing「電気自動車の需要が増えている」(でんきじどうしゃのじゅようがふえている). There is high demand for skilled workers「熟練労働者の需要が高い」(じゅくれんろうどうしゃのじゅようがたかい). This word is often paired with '供給 (きょうきゅう)' (supply) to discuss market dynamics, as in 'supply and demand'「需要と供給」(じゅようときょうきゅう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1902

    Handwriting

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