Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading
ばく baku
kanji
博Meaning
Extensive, Doctor
Reading
haku
ばくbaku
Parts
十Ten 尃
Example Word
博物: natural history. The Japanese noun '博物 (はくぶつ)' refers to 'natural history', which is the study of organisms and natural objects. This term is often used in contexts related to museums, education, and scientific research. For example: The museum has a natural history exhibit「博物館には博物の展示がある」(はくぶつかんにははくぶつのてんじがある). He studies natural history「彼は博物を研究している」(かれははくぶつをけんきゅうしている). The term can also be associated with collections of natural specimens, such as plants, animals, and minerals.
Radical
十
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
521
Handwriting
kanji
暴Meaning
Violent, Outburst
Reading
aba
onyomiばくbaku
ぼうbou
Parts
日Day, Sun 共Together 氺Water (水)
Example Word
暴力: violence. The Japanese noun '暴力 (ぼうりょく)' means 'violence'. It refers to the use of physical force to harm or damage someone or something. This word is often used in contexts related to crime, conflict, or abuse. For example: Violence is not the answer「暴力は答えではない」(ぼうりょくはこたえではない). He was arrested for domestic violence「彼は家庭内暴力で逮捕された」(かれはかていないぼうりょくでたいほされた). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe forceful or aggressive actions in non-physical contexts, such as 'verbal violence' or 'structural violence'.
Radical
日
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
897
Handwriting
kanji
幕Meaning
Curtain
Reading
tobari
onyomiばくbaku
まくmaku
Parts
莫 巾Towel
Example Word
幕末: end of shogunate. The Japanese noun '幕末 (ばくまつ)' refers to the final years of the Edo period (1603–1868), specifically the period leading up to the Meiji Restoration in 1868. This era was marked by significant political and social upheaval, as Japan transitioned from a feudal society under the Tokugawa shogunate to a modern nation-state. The term is often used in historical contexts to describe the events, figures, and cultural shifts of this transformative time. For example: The end of the shogunate was a turbulent time「幕末は激動の時代だった」(ばくまつはげきどうのじだいだった). Many samurai fought during the end of the shogunate「幕末には多くの侍が戦った」(ばくまつにはおおくのさむらいがたたかった).
Radical
巾
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
903
Handwriting
kanji
縛Meaning
Bind, Restrain
Reading
shiba
onyomiばくbaku
Parts
糸Thread 尃
Example Word
縛る: tie. The Japanese verb '縛る (しばる)' means 'to tie' or 'to bind'. It is used to describe the action of securing something by tying it with a rope, string, or similar material. This verb can also be used metaphorically to describe being bound by rules, obligations, or emotions. For example: He tied the package with a rope「彼は荷物を縛った」(かれはにもつをしばった). She felt bound by her responsibilities「彼女は責任に縛られていると感じた」(かのじょはせきにんにしばられているとかんじた). Note that this verb often implies a strong or restrictive binding.
Radical
糸
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1293
Handwriting
kanji
麦Meaning
Wheat
Reading
mugi
onyomiばくbaku
Parts
夂Late 生Life
Example Word
大麦: barley. The Japanese noun '大麦 (おおむぎ)' refers to 'barley', a type of cereal grain. It is commonly used in food products, beverages, and animal feed. Barley is a staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine, particularly in dishes like barley tea (麦茶, むぎちゃ) and barley rice (麦ご飯, むぎごはん). Example sentences: I drink barley tea every day「毎日大麦茶を飲みます」(まいにちおおむぎちゃをのみます). Barley is used to make beer「大麦はビールを作るのに使われます」(おおむぎはびーるをつくるのにつかわれます).
Radical
麥
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
1329
Handwriting
kanji
爆Meaning
Burst, Explode
Reading
ha
onyomiばくbaku
Parts
火Fire 暴Violent, Outburst
Example Word
爆発: explosion. The Japanese verbal noun '爆発 (ばくはつ)' means 'explosion'. It refers to a sudden and violent release of energy, often accompanied by a loud noise and destruction. This word can be used literally, such as in the context of a bomb exploding, or figuratively, to describe a sudden outburst of emotions or events. For example: The explosion was heard far away「爆発が遠くまで聞こえた」(ばくはつがとおくまできこえた). His anger exploded「彼の怒りが爆発した」(かれのいかりがばくはつした). The word can also be used in compound forms, such as '爆発物 (ばくはつぶつ)' (explosive material) or '爆発力 (ばくはつりょく)' (explosive power).
Radical
火
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1399
Handwriting
kanji
漠Meaning
Vague, Desert
Reading
baku
Parts
氵Water (水)艹Grass 日Day, Sun 大Big
Example Word
砂漠: desert. The Japanese noun '砂漠 (さばく)' means 'desert'. It refers to a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs, making it difficult for plants and animals to survive. This word is used to describe both natural deserts and metaphorical situations that feel barren or lifeless. For example: The Sahara is a vast desert「サハラは広大な砂漠です」(サハラはこうだいなさばくです). His heart felt like a desert「彼の心は砂漠のようだった」(かれのこころはさばくのようだった). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '砂漠地帯 (さばくちたい)' meaning 'desert region'.
Radical
水
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1608
Handwriting
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- だ da
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- け ke
- ぼ bo
- けつ ketsu
- へん hen
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- てき teki
- ろ ro
- よく yoku
- ちん chin
- に ni
- げ ge
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- みょう myou
- す su
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- た ta
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- む mu
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- び bi
- らん ran
- ろく roku
- う u
- ど do
- なん nan
- ず zu
- もん mon
- がく gaku
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- しき shiki
- おく oku
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- てつ tetsu
- よ yo
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- とん ton
- ばつ batsu
- ざい zai
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- ぐ gu
- えつ etsu
- いつ itsu
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- る ru
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- あ a
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- すく suku
- おつ otsu
- ちゅ chu
- うつ utsu
- きけ kike
- でき deki
- へつ hetsu
- かち kachi