Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Ground

Reading

Parts

土Soil 也To be

Example Word

盆地: basin. The Japanese noun '盆地 (ぼんち)' refers to a 'basin', specifically a geographical basin or depression surrounded by higher land. It is commonly used in geography to describe areas like valleys or lowlands enclosed by mountains or hills. For example: This area is a basin「この地域は盆地です」(このちいきはぼんちです). The basin is surrounded by mountains「盆地は山に囲まれている」(ぼんちはやまにかこまれている). The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

53

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Place

Reading

Parts

土Soil 旦Dawn 勿Must not

Example Word

会場: venue. The Japanese noun '会場 (かいじょう)' refers to a 'venue' or 'event space'. It is commonly used to describe the location where an event, meeting, or gathering takes place. This word is neutral and can be applied to various contexts, such as conferences, concerts, weddings, or exhibitions. For example: The venue for the concert is large「コンサートの会場は広い」(コンサートのかいじょうはひろい). Please go to the event venue「イベントの会場に行ってください」(イベントのかいじょうにいってください). Note that '会場' is often paired with specific event names or types to clarify the purpose of the venue.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

84

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Soil

Reading

Parts

一One 十Ten

Example Word

土産: souvenir. The Japanese noun '土産 (みやげ)' refers to a 'souvenir' or a gift brought back from a trip or visit to a place. It is commonly used to describe items purchased or received as a memento of a journey or as a gift for someone else. For example: I bought a souvenir from Kyoto「京都で土産を買いました」(きょうとでみやげをかいました). She gave me a souvenir from her trip「彼女は旅行の土産をくれました」(かのじょはりょこうのみやげをくれました). The word can also imply a sense of thoughtfulness, as it is often given to friends, family, or colleagues upon returning from a trip.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

216

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Be, Exist

Reading

Example Word

在庫: stock or inventory. The Japanese noun '在庫 (ざいこ)' refers to the goods or materials that a business holds in stock or inventory. It is commonly used in retail, manufacturing, and business contexts to describe the quantity of products available for sale or use. For example: The store has a lot of inventory「その店は在庫が多い」(そのみせはざいこがおおい). We need to check the stock levels「在庫を確認する必要がある」(ざいこをかくにんするひつようがある). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the availability of non-physical items, such as ideas or resources.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

245

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Castle

Reading

Parts

土Soil 成Become

Example Word

城: castle. The Japanese noun '城 (しろ)' means 'castle'. It refers to a large fortified building or complex, typically associated with historical Japanese architecture and samurai culture. Castles in Japan often served as military strongholds and residences for feudal lords. Example sentences: The castle is beautiful「城は美しい」(しろはうつくしい). I visited Himeji Castle「姫路城を訪れた」(ひめじじょうをおとずれた). Note that '城' can also be part of compound words, such as 'お城 (おしろ)', which is a more casual or affectionate way to refer to a castle.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

433

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hall

Reading

Parts

尚Still, Esteem 土Soil

Example Word

食堂: cafeteria. The Japanese noun '食堂 (しょくどう)' refers to a 'cafeteria' or 'dining hall'. It is commonly used to describe a place where meals are served, often in schools, workplaces, or public facilities. The word can also refer to a casual restaurant or eatery. For example: Let's eat at the cafeteria「食堂で食べましょう」(しょくどうでたべましょう). The school cafeteria is crowded「学校の食堂は混んでいる」(がっこうのしょくどうはこんでいる). Note that '食堂' is often used in institutional settings, but it can also describe small, family-run restaurants.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

578

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Report, News

Reading

Parts

幸Happiness

Example Word

報道: reporting. The Japanese verbal noun '報道 (ほうどう)' means 'reporting' or 'news coverage'. It refers to the act of gathering and disseminating information, particularly through media outlets like newspapers, television, or online platforms. This term is often used in contexts related to journalism and mass communication. For example: The media is reporting on the incident「メディアはその事件を報道している」(メディアはそのじけんをほうどうしている). Accurate reporting is important「正確な報道が重要だ」(せいかくなほうどうがじゅうようだ). The word can also be used in compound terms like '報道機関 (ほうどうきかん)' (news organization) or '報道陣 (ほうどうじん)' (press corps).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

655

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Boy, Sonny

Reading

Parts

土Soil 方Direction

Example Word

赤ん坊: baby. The Japanese noun '赤ん坊 (あかんぼう)' refers to a baby, typically a newborn or very young infant. The term is often used in a casual or affectionate context. It literally translates to 'red child,' which is a reference to the reddish complexion of newborns. Example sentences: The baby is sleeping「赤ん坊が寝ている」(あかんぼうがねている). She is holding a baby「彼女は赤ん坊を抱いている」(かのじょはあかんぼうをだいている).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

656

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Wall

Reading

Parts

辟 土Soil

Example Word

壁: wall. The Japanese noun '壁 (かべ)' means 'wall'. This word refers to a vertical structure that defines and sometimes protects an area. It can be used to describe the walls of a building, room, or any other structure. For example: there is a picture on the wall「壁に絵がある」(かべにえがある). The wall is white「壁は白い」(かべはしろい). Additionally, '壁' can be used metaphorically to describe barriers or obstacles in non-physical contexts, such as in relationships or challenges. For example: we hit a wall in our negotiations「交渉で壁にぶつかった」(こうしょうでかべにぶつかった).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

708

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Boundary, Border

Reading

Parts

土Soil 竟

Example Word

境: boundary. The Japanese noun '境 (さかい)' refers to a boundary or border, either physical or metaphorical. It can describe the dividing line between two areas, such as countries or properties, or the boundary between different states, conditions, or phases. For example: the boundary between dreams and reality「夢と現実の境」(ゆめとげんじつのさかい). The border between two countries「二つの国の境」(ふたつのくにのさかい). This word is also used in abstract contexts, such as the boundary between life and death「生と死の境」(せいとしのさかい). Note that '境' can also imply a transitional state or a turning point, depending on the context.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

722

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Slope

Reading

Parts

土Soil 反Anti

Example Word

坂: slope. The Japanese noun '坂 (さか)' means 'slope' or 'hill'. It refers to an inclined surface, such as a road or path that goes up or down. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and place names. For example: The slope is steep「坂が急です」(さかがきゅうです). Let's walk up the hill「坂を登りましょう」(さかをのぼりましょう). The nuance of this word is neutral and can refer to both gentle and steep slopes. It is often used in contexts related to travel, hiking, or describing terrain.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

761

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Increase

Reading

Parts

土Soil 曽Formerly

Example Word

増やす: increase. The Japanese verb '増やす (ふやす)' means 'to increase' or 'to add to'. It is used when referring to making something greater in quantity, size, or degree. This verb is often used in contexts involving numbers, resources, or abstract concepts like knowledge or experience. For example: I increased my savings「貯金を増やした」(ちょきんをふやした). She added more vegetables to the dish「彼女は料理に野菜を増やした」(かのじょはりょうりにやさいをふやした). Note that '増やす' is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object to indicate what is being increased.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

838

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Base, Fundation

Reading

Parts

土Soil 其That

Example Word

基準: standard. The Japanese noun '基準 (きじゅん)' refers to a 'standard' or 'criterion'. It is used to describe a set of rules, principles, or measures that serve as a basis for comparison or judgment. This word is commonly used in contexts such as quality standards, evaluation criteria, or benchmarks. For example: The company sets high standards for its products「その会社は製品の基準を高く設定している」(そのかいしゃはせいひんのきじゅんをたかくせっていしている). This test is based on strict criteria「このテストは厳しい基準に基づいている」(このテストはきびしいきじゅんにもとづいている). The word can also imply a reference point or guideline in various fields, such as business, education, or technology.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

939

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Endure

Reading

Parts

土Soil 甚Extremely, Tremendously

Example Word

堪る: endure. The Japanese verb '堪る (たまる)' means 'to endure' or 'to bear'. It is often used in negative contexts to express that something is unbearable or intolerable. For example: I can't endure this heat「この暑さには堪らない」(このあつさにはたまらない). It can also be used in a more general sense to describe enduring a difficult situation. For example: He endured the pain「彼は痛みに堪えた」(かれはいたみにたえた). The verb is commonly used in its negative form to express frustration or inability to tolerate something.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

971

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Model, Type

Reading

Parts

刑Punish 土Soil

Example Word

大型: large. The Japanese noun '大型 (おおがた)' means 'large' or 'large-sized'. It is commonly used to describe objects, vehicles, or animals that are notably big in size. For example: a large truck「大型トラック」(おおがたトラック). The word is often used in compound nouns to specify the size of something, such as '大型犬 (おおがたけん)' meaning 'large dog'. Another example: large-scale event「大型イベント」(おおがたイベント). The term emphasizes the physical size or scale of the subject.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

977

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Seize, Execute

Reading

Parts

土Soil 幸Happiness 丸Round

Example Word

執筆: writing. The Japanese noun '執筆 (しっぴつ)' refers to the act of writing, particularly in the context of composing or drafting written works such as articles, essays, or books. It is often used in formal or professional settings to describe the process of creating written content. For example: He is currently writing a novel「彼は現在、小説を執筆中です」(かれはげんざい、しょうせつをしっぴつちゅうです). The author spent years writing this book「その著者はこの本を執筆するのに何年も費やしました」(そのちょしゃはこのほんをしっぴつするのになんねんもついやしました).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1013

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grave

Reading

Parts

莫 土Soil

Example Word

墓参り: grave visiting. The Japanese verbal noun '墓参り (はかまいり)' refers to the act of visiting a grave, typically to pay respects to deceased family members or ancestors. This practice is common during specific times of the year, such as Obon (a Buddhist festival honoring the spirits of ancestors) or on anniversaries of a loved one's death. For example: I went gravevisiting yesterday「昨日、墓参りに行きました」(きのう、はかまいりにいきました). We will visit the grave during Obon「お盆に墓参りをします」(おぼんにはかまいりをします). The term emphasizes the cultural and familial significance of honoring the deceased.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1014

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Hang down

Reading

Parts

土Soil

Example Word

垂直: vertical. The Japanese adjectival noun '垂直 (すいちょく)' means 'vertical'. It is used to describe something that is perpendicular to the horizon or at a right angle to a horizontal plane. This term is commonly used in contexts such as geometry, architecture, and everyday descriptions. For example: the wall is vertical「壁は垂直です」(かべはすいちょくです). The tower stands vertically「塔は垂直に立っている」(とうはすいちょくにたっている). It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is straightforward or direct, though this usage is less common.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1115

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pressure

Reading

Parts

厂Cliff 土Soil

Example Word

圧倒: overwhelm. The Japanese noun '圧倒 (あっとう)' means 'overwhelm'. It refers to a state or action of being overwhelmingly superior or dominant in a particular situation. This word is often used to describe situations where one side has a significant advantage over the other, such as in sports, competitions, or even in emotional contexts. For example: The team's performance was overwhelming「チームのパフォーマンスは圧倒的だった」(チームのパフォーマンスはあっとうてきだった). She was overwhelmed by the beauty of the scenery「彼女は景色の美しさに圧倒された」(かのじょはけしきのうつくしさにあっとうされた). The word can also be used to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions or circumstances.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1122

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bury

Reading

Parts

土Soil 里Hometown

Example Word

埋める: bury. The Japanese verb '埋める (うめる)' primarily means 'to bury'. It is used when referring to the act of covering something completely, often in the ground, such as burying treasure or a time capsule. It can also be used metaphorically to describe hiding or concealing something, like emotions or information. For example: He buried the treasure「彼は宝物を埋めた」(かれはたからものをうめた). She buried her feelings「彼女は感情を埋めた」(かのじょはかんじょうをうめた). Additionally, '埋める' can be used in contexts like filling a gap or hole, such as filling a hole in the ground「地面の穴を埋める」(じめんのあなをうめる).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1179

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fence, Hedge

Reading

Parts

土Soil 亘

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1185

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Platform, Podium

Reading

Parts

土Soil 亶

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1186

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tower

Reading

Parts

土Soil 荅

Example Word

塔: tower. The Japanese noun '塔 (とう)' refers to a 'tower', a tall structure that is often used for observation, communication, or as a landmark. This word is commonly used to describe both historical and modern towers, such as the Tokyo Tower or ancient pagodas. For example: The tower is tall「その塔は高い」(そのとうはたかい). We visited the old tower「私たちは古い塔を訪れた」(わたしたちはふるいとうをおとずれた). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that stands out prominently, like a 'tower of strength'.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1228

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Firm, Solid

Reading

Parts

臤 土Soil

Example Word

堅い: hard. The Japanese adjective '堅い (かたい)' primarily means 'hard' in the sense of being firm or solid. It is used to describe objects that are physically hard, such as wood or metal. However, it can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is strict, rigid, or inflexible, such as rules or attitudes. For example: this bread is hard「このパンは堅い」(このパンはかたい). His attitude is rigid「彼の態度は堅い」(かれのたいどはかたい). Additionally, '堅い' can imply reliability or trustworthiness, as in a person who is dependable. For example: he is a reliable person「彼は堅い人だ」(かれはかたいひとだ).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1232

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Plaster, Paint

Reading

Parts

涂 土Soil

Example Word

塗る: paint. The Japanese verb '塗る (ぬる)' means 'to paint' or 'to apply a coating'. It is used when describing the action of spreading a substance, such as paint, varnish, or makeup, onto a surface. This verb is commonly used in contexts involving art, construction, or personal grooming. For example: I painted the wall「壁を塗った」(かべをぬった). She applied nail polish「彼女はマニキュアを塗った」(かのじょはまにきゅあをぬった). The nuance of '塗る' emphasizes the act of spreading or covering a surface with a substance, and it can be used both literally and metaphorically.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1261

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Salt

Reading

Parts

土Soil 皿Plate

Example Word

塩辛い: salty. The Japanese adjective '塩辛い (しおからい)' means 'salty'. It is used to describe food or dishes that have a strong or pronounced saltiness. This word can also carry a nuance of being overly salty or having a sharp, briny taste. For example: this soup is salty「このスープは塩辛い」(このスープはしおからい). The pickles are too salty「漬物が塩辛すぎる」(つけものがしおからすぎる). Note that '塩辛い' is often used to describe food, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or emotions that feel 'sharp' or 'intense'.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1269

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Ditch, Moat

Reading

Parts

土Soil 屈Crouch, Yield

Example Word

堀: moat or canal. The Japanese noun '堀 (ほり)' primarily refers to a 'moat', which is a deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, typically filled with water. It can also refer to a 'canal', which is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation. The word is often used in historical or geographical contexts. For example: The castle is surrounded by a moat「その城は堀に囲まれている」(そのしろはほりにかこまれている). They built a canal to improve irrigation「彼らは灌漑を改善するために堀を掘った」(かれらはかんがいをかいぜんするためにほりをほった).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1274

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Demolition, Break down

Reading

Parts

土Soil 十Ten 罒Net 衣Clothes

Example Word

崩壊: collapse. The Japanese noun '崩壊 (ほうかい)' means 'collapse'. This term is used to describe the sudden and complete failure or breakdown of a system, structure, or organization. It can refer to physical collapses, such as buildings or mountains, as well as metaphorical collapses, such as societal systems or relationships. For example: the collapse of the old regime「旧体制の崩壊」(きゅうたいせいのほうかい). The mountain collapsed due to the earthquake「地震で山が崩壊した」(じしんでやまがほうかいした). The term can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as the collapse of a theory or idea.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1323

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Mound, Tumulus

Reading

Parts

土Soil 冖Crown 豕Pig

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1385

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Ink, Black ink

Reading

Parts

黒Black 土Soil

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1412

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Area, Limits

Reading

Parts

土Soil 或

Example Word

区域: area. The Japanese noun '区域 (くいき)' refers to a specific area or zone, often with defined boundaries. It is commonly used in contexts such as administrative districts, restricted zones, or designated areas. For example: This is a no-parking area「ここは駐車禁止区域です」(ここはちゅうしゃきんしくいきです). The evacuation area is marked on the map「避難区域は地図に記されています」(ひなんくいきはちずにしるされています). The word emphasizes the idea of a clearly demarcated space, whether physical or conceptual.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1483

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Wall, Fence

Reading

Parts

土Soil 屏

Example Word

塀: wall or fence. The Japanese noun '塀 (へい)' refers to a fence or wall, typically used to enclose or divide spaces. It is commonly seen around properties, gardens, or buildings. The word can describe both low fences and tall walls, depending on the context. For example: The house is surrounded by a high wall「その家は高い塀に囲まれている」(そのいえはたかいへいにかこまれている). There is a wooden fence around the garden「庭の周りに木の塀がある」(にわのまわりにきのへいがある). Note that '塀' often implies a man-made structure, distinguishing it from natural barriers.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1491

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Embankment

Reading

Parts

土Soil 是Right, Absolutely

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1633

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Block up

Reading

Parts

土Soil

Example Word

塞がる: blocked or occupied. The Japanese verb '塞がる (ふさがる)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'blocked', which refers to something being physically obstructed or closed off. For example: The road is blocked due to construction「道路が工事で塞がっている」(どうろがこうじでふさがっている). The second meaning is 'occupied', which refers to something being in use or unavailable. For example: The bathroom is occupied「トイレが塞がっている」(トイレがふさがっている). This verb is often used to describe situations where access or availability is restricted, either physically or metaphorically.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1644

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lump

Reading

Parts

土Soil 鬼Demon, Ogre

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1690

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Equal, Even

Reading

Parts

土Soil 匀

Example Word

平均: average. The Japanese verbal noun '平均 (へいきん)' means 'average'. It refers to the mathematical concept of the mean, or the result obtained by adding several quantities together and then dividing by the number of quantities. It can also be used more generally to describe something that is typical or ordinary. For example: the average temperature is 20 degrees「平均気温は20度です」(へいきんきおんはにじゅうどです). His grades are above average「彼の成績は平均以上です」(かれのせいせきはへいきんいじょうです). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '平均寿命 (へいきんじゅみょう)' (average lifespan).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1699

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fallen, Degenerate

Reading

Parts

土Soil 陏

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1752

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tsubo, Two mat area

Reading

Parts

土Soil 平Flat

Example Word

坪: tsubo. The Japanese noun '坪 (つぼ)' refers to a traditional unit of area measurement in Japan, equivalent to approximately 3.3 square meters. It is commonly used in real estate and construction to describe the size of land or buildings. For example: this land is 100 tsubo「この土地は100坪です」(このとちはひゃくつぼです). The house has a garden of 30 tsubo「その家には30坪の庭があります」(そのいえにはさんじゅうつぼのにわがあります). The term 'tsubo' is deeply rooted in Japanese culture and is still widely used today, especially in contexts involving traditional architecture or land transactions.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1777

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Private school, Cram school

Reading

Parts

土Soil 孰

Example Word

塾: school or cram. The Japanese noun '塾 (じゅく)' primarily refers to a 'cram school', which is a specialized educational institution that offers supplementary classes, often to help students prepare for entrance exams or improve their academic performance. It can also refer to a private school or academy in a broader sense. Example sentences: I go to a cram school after regular school「私は学校の後で塾に行きます」(わたしはがっこうのあとでじゅくにいきます). This cram school is famous for its high exam pass rate「この塾は高い合格率で有名です」(このじゅくはたかいごうかくりつでゆうめいです). The word is commonly used in the context of education and is often associated with intensive study and exam preparation.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1793

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Pit

Reading

Parts

土Soil 亢

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1854

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fall, Crash

Reading

Parts

隊Squad 土Soil

Example Word

墜落: crash. The Japanese verbal noun '墜落 (ついらく)' means 'crash', specifically referring to a fall or crash from a height, such as an airplane or object falling to the ground. It is often used in contexts involving accidents or disasters. For example: the airplane crashed「飛行機が墜落した」(ひこうきがついらくした). The satellite crashed into the ocean「衛星が海に墜落した」(えいせいがうみについらくした). This word carries a serious and dramatic connotation, often implying significant damage or loss.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1918

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Piled high

Reading

Parts

土Soil 隹Bird

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1999

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cultivate

Reading

Parts

土Soil 咅Spit

Example Word

栽培: cultivation. The Japanese verbal noun '栽培 (さいばい)' means 'cultivation'. It refers to the process of growing and nurturing plants, crops, or other agricultural products. This term is commonly used in contexts related to farming, gardening, or horticulture. For example: The cultivation of rice is important in Japan「米の栽培は日本で重要です」(こめのさいばいはにほんでじゅうようです). They are cultivating vegetables in the garden「彼らは庭で野菜を栽培しています」(かれらはにわでやさいをさいばいしています). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the nurturing or development of skills, ideas, or relationships, though this usage is less common.

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2011

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Mound, Tomb

Reading

Parts

土Soil 賁

Example Word

古墳: tumulus. The Japanese noun '古墳 (こふん)' refers to an ancient burial mound or tumulus, typically built during the Kofun period (250–538 AD) in Japan. These mounds were constructed as tombs for powerful leaders and are often keyhole-shaped, surrounded by moats. The term is used in historical and archaeological contexts. For example: The tumulus is a historical site「その古墳は歴史的な場所です」(そのこふんはれきしてきなばしょです). We visited a large tumulus「大きな古墳を訪れました」(おおきなこふんをおとずれました).

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2039

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Reclaim

Reading

Parts

土Soil 貇

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2040

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Base, Small fort

Reading

Parts

田Rice field 冫Ice (水)土Soil

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2086

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lot, Arable soil

Reading

Parts

土Soil 㐮

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2108

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cape

Reading

Parts

土Soil 奇Strange, Unusual

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2112

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fill in

Reading

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2116

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Model

Reading

Parts

土Soil 朔

Radical

土

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2126

Handwriting