字Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

口Mouth ⺕Hand 亅Barb 一One

Example Word

事: thing or matter. The Japanese noun '事 (こと)' is a versatile word that can mean 'thing' or 'matter'. It is often used to refer to abstract concepts, events, or situations rather than physical objects. For example: That is an important matter「それは大事な事です」(それはだいじなことです). I have something to tell you「あなたに言いたい事があります」(あなたにいいたいことがあります). The word '事' is commonly used in various expressions and idioms, such as '事にする (ことにする)' meaning 'to decide to do something' or '事になる (ことになる)' meaning 'it has been decided that'. It is important to note that '事' is often used in formal or written contexts, while '物 (もの)' is more commonly used for physical objects in everyday speech.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

16

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dispute

Reading

Parts

⺕Hand 亅Barb ⺈Wrap

Example Word

戦争: war. The Japanese verbal noun '戦争 (せんそう)' means 'war'. It refers to a state of armed conflict between different nations, states, or groups. This term is often used in historical, political, or social contexts to describe large-scale conflicts. For example: The war ended in 1945「戦争は1945年に終わった」(せんそうは1945ねんにおわった). Many people suffered during the war「多くの人が戦争中に苦しんだ」(おおくのひとがせんそうちゅうにくるしんだ). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe intense competition or conflict in non-military contexts, such as 'price wars' or 'trade wars'.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

584

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beforehand

Reading

Parts

マKatakana ma 乛Second (乙)亅Barb

Example Word

予定: plan. The Japanese verbal noun '予定 (よてい)' means 'plan'. It is used to refer to a scheduled event, arrangement, or intention. This word is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to discuss future plans or schedules. For example: I have plans for tomorrow「明日は予定があります」(あしたはよていがあります). What are your plans for the weekend?「週末の予定は何ですか？」(しゅうまつのよていはなんですか？). It can also be used to indicate something that is expected or likely to happen, as in 'The meeting is scheduled for 3 PM'「会議は3時の予定です」(かいぎは3じのよていです).

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