Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
じゅ ju
kanji
受Meaning
Accept
Reading
u
onyomiじゅju
Parts
爪Claw 冖Crown 又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
又
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
291
Handwriting
kanji
従Meaning
Follow, Obey
Reading
shitaga
onyomiじゅうjuu
しょうshou
じゅju
Parts
彳Stop 䒑Herbs 龰Stop (止)
Example Word
従業員: employee. The Japanese noun '従業員 (じゅうぎょういん)' refers to an 'employee', someone who works for a company or organization. This term is commonly used in business and workplace contexts to describe individuals who are employed by a company, regardless of their specific role or position. For example: The company has many employees「その会社には多くの従業員がいます」(そのかいしゃにはおおくのじゅうぎょういんがいます). She is a new employee「彼女は新しい従業員です」(かのじょはあたらしいじゅうぎょういんです). The term is neutral and can refer to both full-time and part-time workers.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
466
Handwriting
kanji
樹Meaning
Tree, Wood
Reading
ki
onyomiじゅju
Parts
木Tree, Wood 尌
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
木
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
799
Handwriting
kanji
就Meaning
Settle, Concerning
Reading
tsu
onyomiしゅうshuu
じゅju
Parts
尢 尤 京Capital
Example Word
就任: inauguration. The Japanese verbal noun '就任 (しゅうにん)' refers to the act of assuming a position or office, often used in formal contexts such as politics, business, or organizations. It implies the official start of a new role or responsibility. For example: The president's inauguration ceremony was held yesterday「大統領の就任式は昨日行われた」(だいとうりょうのしゅうにんしきはきのうおこなわれた). He assumed the position of CEO「彼はCEOに就任した」(かれはしーいーおーにしゅうにんした). The term is commonly used in news reports, official announcements, and formal speeches.
Radical
尢
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
873
Handwriting
kanji
授Meaning
Instruct, Confer
Reading
sazu
onyomiじゅju
Parts
扌Hand (手)受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
手
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1157
Handwriting