Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Onyomi reading

kanji

Meaning

Flow

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)㐬Newborn

Example Word

海流: current. The Japanese noun '海流 (かいりゅう)' refers to the flow or current of the ocean. It specifically describes the movement of water in the sea, which can be influenced by factors such as wind, temperature, and the Earth's rotation. This term is often used in scientific or geographical contexts. For example: The ocean current is strong「海流が強い」(かいりゅうがつよい). The Kuroshio Current is a well-known ocean current「黒潮は有名な海流です」(くろしおはゆうめいなかいりゅうです). Understanding 海流 is important for navigation, marine biology, and climate studies.

Radical

水

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

192

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Stay, Detain

Reading

Example Word

留守: absence. The Japanese noun '留守 (るす)' primarily means 'absence'. It is used to describe a situation where someone is not at home or away from a place. It can also imply that someone is not paying attention or is distracted. For example: I was absent from home「私は家を留守にしていた」(わたしはいえをるすにしていた). He was absent-minded during the meeting「彼は会議中に留守だった」(かれはかいぎちゅうにるすだった). Note that '留守' is often used in phrases like '留守番 (るすばん)' (house-sitting) or '留守にする' (to be away).

Radical

田

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

626

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Willow

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 卯

Radical

木

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

919

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dragon

Reading

Parts

立Stand 电

Example Word

竜: dragon. The Japanese noun '竜 (りゅう)' refers to a 'dragon', a mythical creature often depicted as a large, serpentine or reptilian being with magical or spiritual qualities. In Japanese culture, dragons are typically seen as benevolent and associated with water, rain, and protection. They are a common motif in folklore, art, and festivals. Example sentences: The dragon flew across the sky「竜が空を飛んだ」(りゅうがそらをとんだ). The shrine is guarded by a dragon「その神社は竜に守られている」(そのじんじゃはりゅうにまもられている). Note that '竜' is often used in names, stories, and symbolic contexts, and it carries a more traditional or mythical connotation compared to the word 'ドラゴン' (doragon), which is used for Western-style dragons.

Radical

立

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1151

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hump, Prosper

Reading

Parts

⻖ 夂Late 生Life

Radical

阜

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1504

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grain, Grains

Reading

Parts

米Rice 立Stand

Example Word

粒: grain or particle. The Japanese noun '粒 (つぶ)' refers to a small, discrete unit or piece, often used to describe grains, particles, or tiny objects. It can be used in various contexts, such as describing rice grains, sand particles, or even small items like beads. For example: There are many grains of rice「ご飯の粒がたくさんある」(ごはんのつぶがたくさんある). The sand particles are fine「砂の粒が細かい」(すなのつぶがこまかい). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can also be found in idiomatic expressions, such as '粒が揃う (つぶがそろう)', which means 'to be of uniform quality'.

Radical

米

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1567

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lapis lazuli

Reading

Radical

玉

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1711

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Sulfur, Sulphur

Reading

Parts

石Stone 㐬Newborn

Radical

石

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2017

Handwriting