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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Some, How many

    Reading

    kunyomiいく

    iku

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Slight Person

    Example Word

    幾つ: how many. The Japanese noun '幾つ (いくつ)' is used to ask about the number or quantity of something, typically when the exact number is unknown or unspecified. It is often translated as 'how many' in English. This word is commonly used in questions to inquire about age, quantity, or the number of items. For example: How many apples are there?「りんごは幾つありますか?」(りんごはいくつありますか?). How old is your child?「お子さんは幾つですか?」(おこさんはいくつですか?). Note that '幾つ' is more formal and less commonly used in casual conversation compared to '何個 (なんこ)' or '何歳 (なんさい)' for specific contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    414

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Childhood, Infancy

    Reading

    kunyomiおさな

    osana

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Slight Power

    Example Word

    幼い: young. The Japanese adjective '幼い (おさない)' means 'young'. It is used to describe someone or something that is in an early stage of life or development. This word often carries a nuance of immaturity or inexperience, and it can be used for both people and animals. For example: The child is still young「その子はまだ幼い」(そのこはまだおさない). Her dreams are still young and naive「彼女の夢はまだ幼い」(かのじょのゆめはまだおさない). Note that '幼い' can also imply a sense of innocence or lack of sophistication, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1141

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Faint, Seclude

    Reading

    onyomiゆう

    yuu

    Parts

    Mountain Slight

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1166

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Illusion

    Reading

    kunyomiまぼろし

    maboroshi

    onyomiげん

    gen

    Parts

    Slight

    Example Word

    幻想: illusion or fantasy. The Japanese noun '幻想 (げんそう)' can mean both 'illusion' and 'fantasy', depending on the context. It refers to something that is imagined or perceived but not real. When used to mean 'illusion', it often describes a deceptive or misleading perception. For example: he lives in an illusion「彼は幻想の中に生きている」(かれはげんそうのなかにいきている). When used to mean 'fantasy', it refers to a creative or imaginative idea. For example: her story is full of fantasy「彼女の物語は幻想に満ちている」(かのじょのものがたりはげんそうにみちている). The word is commonly used in literature, art, and discussions about perception versus reality.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1286

    Handwriting

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