Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

⺕Hand 亅Barb 一One 口Mouth

Example Word

事業: business. The Japanese noun '事業 (じぎょう)' refers to a business, enterprise, or project. It is often used to describe commercial activities, large-scale operations, or initiatives undertaken by companies, organizations, or individuals. This term can apply to both for-profit and non-profit ventures. For example: He started a new business「彼は新しい事業を始めた」(かれはあたらしいじぎょうをはじめた). The company is expanding its overseas operations「その会社は海外事業を拡大している」(そのかいしゃはかいがいじぎょうをかくだいしている). Note that '事業' often implies a formal or structured undertaking, distinguishing it from smaller-scale or informal activities.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

16

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dispute

Reading

Parts

⺈Wrap ⺕Hand 亅Barb

Example Word

争う: compete or dispute. The Japanese verb '争う (あらそう)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to compete', which refers to striving to outperform others in a contest or rivalry. For example: They competed for the championship「彼らは優勝を争った」(かれらはゆうしょうをあらそった). The second meaning is 'to dispute', which refers to engaging in a conflict or argument over something. For example: The siblings disputed over the inheritance「兄弟は遺産を争った」(きょうだいはいさんをあらそった). The verb can be used in both formal and informal contexts, and it often implies a sense of struggle or contention.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

584

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beforehand

Reading

Parts

亅Barb 乛Second (乙)マKatakana ma

Example Word

予感: premonition. The Japanese noun '予感 (よかん)' means 'premonition'. It refers to a feeling or intuition that something is about to happen, often without any concrete evidence. This word is commonly used in contexts where someone senses an upcoming event, whether positive or negative. For example: I had a premonition that something bad would happen「何か悪いことが起こる予感がした」(なにかわるいことがおこるよかんがした). She felt a premonition of good news「彼女は良い知らせの予感を感じた」(かのじょはよいしらせのよかんをかんじた). The word can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as sensing a change in the atmosphere or mood.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

647

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Finish, Complete

Reading

Example Word

終了: end. The Japanese verbal noun '終了 (しゅうりょう)' means 'end' or 'completion'. It is used to indicate the conclusion or termination of an event, process, or activity. This word is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as the end of a program, meeting, or task. For example: The meeting has ended「会議が終了しました」(かいぎがしゅうりょうしました). The program will end at 5 PM「プログラムは午後5時に終了します」(プログラムはごご5じにしゅうりょうします). It can also be used in everyday situations, such as the end of a game or event. For example: The game is over「ゲームが終了しました」(ゲームがしゅうりょうしました).

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

902

Handwriting