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
受かる: pass. The Japanese verb '受かる (うかる)' means 'to pass' in the context of passing an exam, test, or selection process. It is commonly used when someone successfully meets the requirements to be accepted or approved. For example: I passed the entrance exam「入学試験に受かった」(にゅうがくしけんにうかった). She passed the interview「彼女は面接に受かった」(かのじょはめんせつにうかった). This verb is often used in academic or professional settings to indicate success in a competitive situation.
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
従来: tradition. The Japanese noun '従来 (じゅうらい)' refers to something that has been established or customary over time, often implying a sense of tradition or continuity. It is used to describe practices, methods, or ideas that have been in place for a long period. For example: We follow the traditional method「従来の方法に従います」(じゅうらいのほうほうにしたがいます). This approach is based on traditional practices「このアプローチは従来の慣習に基づいています」(このアプローチはじゅうらいのかんしゅうにもとづいています). The term can also imply a contrast with new or modern approaches, highlighting the difference between old and new ways of doing things.
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
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
授業: lesson. The Japanese verbal noun '授業 (じゅぎょう)' refers to a 'lesson' or 'class' in an educational context. It is commonly used to describe the act of teaching or the session during which teaching occurs, typically in schools or educational institutions. For example: I have a math lesson today「今日は数学の授業があります」(きょうはすうがくのじゅぎょうがあります). The teacher is preparing for the lesson「先生は授業の準備をしています」(せんせいはじゅぎょうのじゅんびをしています). This word is often used in formal or academic settings and can refer to both the content being taught and the time period during which teaching takes place.
Radical
手
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1157
Handwriting
kanji
寿Meaning
Longevity, Congratulations
Reading
kotobuki
onyomiすsu
じゅju
Parts
三Three 丿Katakana no 寸Measurement
Example Word
寿命: lifespan. The Japanese noun '寿命 (じゅみょう)' refers to the length of time that a living being, object, or system is expected to live or function. It is commonly used in contexts discussing the natural life expectancy of humans, animals, or even the durability of machines and technology. For example: The lifespan of a cat is about 15 years「猫の寿命は約15年です」(ねこのじゅみょうはやく15ねんです). This smartphone has a short lifespan「このスマートフォンは寿命が短い」(このスマートフォンはじゅみょうがみじかい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the 'life' of non-living things, such as the lifespan of a product or trend.
Radical
寸
Stroke Count
7JLPT
UnknownGrade
8Frequency
1414
Handwriting
kanji
需Meaning
Demand, Need
Reading
ju
Parts
而 雨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
雨
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1902
Handwriting
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