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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

ぜん zen

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Before, Front

    Reading

    kunyomiまえ

    mae

    onyomiぜん

    zen

    Parts

    Herbs Moon, Month Sword (刀)

    Example Word

    当たり前: natural or obvious. The Japanese adjectival noun '当たり前 (あたりまえ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'obvious', referring to something that is clear, self-evident, or expected. The second meaning is 'natural', indicating something that is normal, ordinary, or to be expected. This word is often used to express that something is a given or should be taken for granted. For example: It's obvious that the sun rises in the east「太陽が東から昇るのは当たり前だ」(たいようがひがしからのぼるのはあたりまえだ). It's natural to feel nervous before a big test「大きなテストの前に緊張するのは当たり前だ」(おおきなテストのまえにきんちょうするのはあたりまえだ). The word can also carry a nuance of something being taken for granted, as in 'It's only natural to help others'「他人を助けるのは当たり前だ」(たにんをたすけるのはあたりまえだ).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    32

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sort of thing, In that case

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    しか

    shika

    onyomiねん

    nen

    ぜん

    zen

    Parts

    Fire

    Example Word

    自然: natural or nature. The Japanese adjectival noun '自然 (しぜん)' can mean both 'nature' and 'natural'. When used to mean 'nature', it refers to the physical world and its phenomena, such as plants, animals, landscapes, and natural processes. For example: I love nature「私は自然が大好きです」(わたしはしぜんがだいすきです). When used to mean 'natural', it describes something that occurs without human intervention or is inherent. For example: This food is natural「この食べ物は自然です」(このたべものはしぜんです). The word can also imply spontaneity or something being unforced, as in '自然な笑顔 (しぜんなえがお) (natural smile)'. It is important to note that the meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    73

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Whole, All

    Reading

    kunyomiまった

    matta

    すべ

    sube

    onyomiぜん

    zen

    Parts

    King 𠆢Person (人)

    Example Word

    安全: safe. The Japanese adjectival noun '安全 (あんぜん)' means 'safe'. It is used to describe a state or condition where there is no danger or risk. This word is commonly used in contexts related to safety, security, and well-being. For example: This area is safe「この地域は安全です」(このちいきはあんぜんです). Safety is important「安全は大切です」(あんぜんはたいせつです). It can also be used to describe objects or systems designed to ensure safety, such as '安全装置 (あんぜんそうち)' (safety device).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    135

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Good, Virtuous

    Reading

    kunyomi

    yo

    onyomiぜん

    zen

    Parts

    Mouth

    Example Word

    改善: improvement. The Japanese verbal noun '改善 (かいぜん)' means 'improvement'. It refers to the act of making something better or enhancing its quality, often used in contexts like business, processes, or personal development. For example: We need to make improvements to the system「システムの改善が必要です」(システムのかいぜんがひつようです). The company is working on improving its services「会社はサービスの改善に取り組んでいます」(かいしゃはサービスのかいぜんにとりくんでいます). This word is commonly used in professional or formal settings to describe efforts to refine or optimize something.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    672

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tray, Small low table

    Reading

    kunyomiすす

    susu

    そな

    sona

    かしわ

    kashiwa

    onyomiせん

    sen

    ぜん

    zen

    Parts

    Moon, Month Good, Virtuous

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1238

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gradually, Steadily

    Reading

    kunyomiようや

    youya

    やや

    yaya

    onyomiぜん

    zen

    Parts

    Water (水)Slice

    Example Word

    漸く: finally. The Japanese adverb '漸く (ようやく)' means 'finally' or 'at last'. It is used to express relief or satisfaction after a long wait or effort. It often conveys a sense of something being achieved after difficulty or delay. For example: I finally finished my homework「漸く宿題が終わった」(ようやくしゅくだいがおわった). The train finally arrived「漸く電車が来た」(ようやくでんしゃがきた). This word can also imply a sense of gradual progress, as in '漸く春が来た (ようやくはるがきた) (Spring has finally come).'

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1260

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Zen

    Reading

    onyomiぜん

    zen

    Parts

    Cult (示)Simple, Single

    Example Word

    禅: Zen. The Japanese noun '禅 (ぜん)' refers to 'Zen', a school of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes meditation and intuition. Zen is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and is often associated with simplicity, mindfulness, and the pursuit of enlightenment. It has influenced various aspects of Japanese life, including art, tea ceremonies, and martial arts. Example sentences: He practices Zen meditation「彼は禅の瞑想をします」(かれはぜんのめいそうをします). Zen teaches the importance of being present「禅は今を大切にすることを教えます」(ぜんはいまをたいせつにすることをおしえます).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1634

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mend, Darning

    Reading

    kunyomiつくろ

    tsukuro

    onyomiぜん

    zen

    Parts

    Thread Good, Virtuous

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1930

    Handwriting

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