kanji

Meaning

Accept

Reading

Parts

爪Claw 冖Crown 又Again

Example Word

受け持つ: handle. The Japanese verb '受け持つ (うけもつ)' means 'to handle' or 'to take charge of'. It is used when someone is responsible for managing or overseeing a task, role, or responsibility. This verb often implies a sense of duty or accountability. For example: She handles the project「彼女はプロジェクトを受け持つ」(かのじょはぷろじぇくとをうけもつ). The teacher is in charge of the class「先生はクラスを受け持つ」(せんせいはくらすをうけもつ). The nuance of this verb emphasizes the responsibility and active management of the task or role.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

291

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Follow, Obey

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

466

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tree, Wood

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

799

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Settle, Concerning

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

873

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Instruct, Confer

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1157

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Longevity, Congratulations

Reading

Parts

三Three 丿Katakana no 寸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

寸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1414

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Curse

Reading

Parts

口Mouth 兄Older brother

Radical

口

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1499

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Confucianism, Confucian

Reading

Parts

亻Person (人)需Demand, Need

Radical

人

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1868

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Demand, Need

Reading

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

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1902

Handwriting