Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Thing

Reading

Parts

⺕Hand 亅Barb 一One 口Mouth

Example Word

大事: important or precious. The Japanese adjectival noun '大事 (だいじ)' primarily means 'important' or 'precious'. It is used to describe something that holds significant value, whether it be an object, a person, or an abstract concept. The word can also imply care and attention, as in taking good care of something or someone. For example: This book is very important to me「この本は私にとってとても大事です」(このほんはわたしにとってとてもだいじです). Please take care of yourself「自分を大事にしてください」(じぶんをだいじにしてください). The nuance of 'precious' often carries an emotional weight, emphasizing the irreplaceable nature of the subject.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

16

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Dispute

Reading

Parts

⺈Wrap ⺕Hand 亅Barb

Example Word

競争: competition. The Japanese verbal noun '競争 (きょうそう)' means 'competition'. It refers to a situation in which individuals or groups strive to outperform each other, often in a specific activity or field. This word is commonly used in contexts such as sports, business, academics, or any scenario where rivalry or striving for superiority is involved. For example: The competition was fierce「競争は激しかった」(きょうそうははげしかった). They are in competition for the top position「彼らはトップの座を競争している」(かれらはトップのざをきょうそうしている). Note that '競争' can also imply a sense of striving or effort, not just direct rivalry.

Radical

亅

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

584

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Beforehand

Reading

Parts

亅Barb 乛Second (乙)マKatakana ma

Example Word

予報: forecast. The Japanese verbal noun '予報 (よほう)' means 'forecast'. It is commonly used to refer to predictions or estimates about future events, particularly in contexts like weather forecasts or economic forecasts. For example: The weather forecast says it will rain tomorrow「天気予報では明日は雨だと言っています」(てんきよほうではあしたはあめだといっています). The economic forecast is optimistic「経済予報は楽観的です」(けいざいよほうはらっかんてきです). This word is often used in formal or technical contexts and is typically paired with specific types of forecasts, such as '天気予報 (てんきよほう)' for weather forecasts or '地震予報 (じしんよほう)' for earthquake predictions.

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