字Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Leaf

Reading

Parts

枼Table 艹Grass

Example Word

言葉: word. The Japanese noun '言葉 (ことば)' refers to 'word' or 'language'. It encompasses spoken or written expressions used to communicate ideas, feelings, or information. This term is often used in contexts discussing communication, linguistics, or the power of language. For example: Her words were kind「彼女の言葉は優しかった」(かのじょのことばはやさしかった). I want to learn Japanese words「日本語の言葉を学びたい」(にほんごのことばをまなびたい). The word can also imply deeper meanings, such as the essence of communication or the way something is expressed.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

127

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fall

Reading

Parts

氵Water (水)各Each 艹Grass

Example Word

落ちる: fall. The Japanese verb '落ちる (おちる)' primarily means 'to fall'. It is used to describe the action of something moving downward, typically rapidly and freely, under the force of gravity. This can apply to physical objects, such as leaves falling from a tree, or abstract concepts, like a person's spirits falling. For example: The apple fell from the tree「りんごが木から落ちた」(りんごがきからおちた). His grades fell「彼の成績が落ちた」(かれのせいせきがおちた). Additionally, '落ちる' can be used in various contexts such as failing an exam (試験に落ちる - しけんにおちる) or a trap being set (罠に落ちる - わなにおちる), showing its versatility in both literal and metaphorical uses.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

152

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Young

Reading

Parts

右Right 艹Grass

Example Word

若し: if. The Japanese adverb '若し (もし)' means 'if' and is used to introduce a hypothetical or conditional situation. It is often paired with conditional forms of verbs or expressions to indicate a possibility or assumption. For example: If it rains tomorrow, I will stay home「もし明日雨が降ったら、家にいます」(もしあしたあめがふったら、いえにいます). If you need help, please tell me「もし助けが必要なら、教えてください」(もしたすけがひつようなら、おしえてください). This word is commonly used in polite or formal contexts and is essential for constructing conditional sentences in Japanese.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

178

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Flower

Reading

Parts

化Change 艹Grass

Example Word

花: flower. The Japanese noun '花 (はな)' means 'flower'. It refers to the bloom or blossom of a plant, often associated with beauty, nature, and seasons. This word is commonly used in contexts related to gardens, festivals, or metaphors for life and transience. For example: The cherry blossoms are beautiful「桜の花がきれいです」(さくらのはながきれいです). I bought flowers for my mother「母に花を買いました」(ははにはなをかいました). '花' is also used in idiomatic expressions and compound words, such as '花見 (はなみ)' (flower viewing) or '花火 (はなび)' (fireworks).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

195

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Suffer

Reading

Parts

古Old 艹Grass

Example Word

苦い: bitter. The Japanese adjective '苦い (にがい)' means 'bitter'. It is primarily used to describe a taste that is sharp, acrid, or unpleasant, often associated with certain foods, drinks, or medicines. For example: this medicine is bitter「この薬は苦い」(このくすりはにがい). The coffee tastes bitter「コーヒーが苦い」(コーヒーがにがい). Additionally, '苦い' can be used metaphorically to describe experiences or memories that are unpleasant or difficult, such as a bitter experience「苦い経験」(にがいけいけん). This adjective is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

230

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grass

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 早Early, Fast

Example Word

草: grass. The Japanese noun '草 (くさ)' primarily means 'grass'. It refers to the green plants that cover the ground in fields, gardens, and other natural areas. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and literature to describe natural scenery or specific types of grass. For example: The grass is green「草は緑です」(くさはみどりです). I like to walk on the grass「私は草の上を歩くのが好きです」(わたしはくさのうえをあるくのがすきです). Additionally, '草' can sometimes be used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions, but its primary meaning remains 'grass'.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

250

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Tea

Reading

Parts

木Tree, Wood 人Person 艹Grass

Example Word

茶色: brown. The Japanese noun '茶色 (ちゃいろ)' means 'brown'. This color term is derived from the color of tea, specifically green tea, and is used to describe objects, clothing, or anything that has a brown hue. It is a common color term in Japanese and can be used in various contexts. For example: The table is brown「テーブルは茶色です」(てーぶるはちゃいろです). I bought a brown bag「茶色のバッグを買いました」(ちゃいろのばっぐをかいました). The word '茶色' can also be used metaphorically to describe something as plain or ordinary, similar to how 'brown' might be used in English to describe something as unremarkable.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

361

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Art, Performance

Reading

Parts

云Say 艹Grass

Example Word

芸術: art. The Japanese noun '芸術 (げいじゅつ)' refers to 'art' in a broad sense, encompassing various forms of creative expression such as painting, sculpture, music, literature, and theater. It is often used to describe works that are considered to have aesthetic or cultural value. For example: modern art is fascinating「現代芸術は魅力的だ」(げんだいげいじゅつはみりょくてきだ). She studies art at university「彼女は大学で芸術を勉強している」(かのじょはだいがくでげいじゅつをべんきょうしている). The term can also be used in a more abstract sense to describe the concept of art itself, as in 'the essence of art'「芸術の本質」(げいじゅつのほんしつ).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

388

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Storehouse

Reading

Parts

臣Servant, Retainer 茂Grow thickly, Luxuriant

Example Word

冷蔵庫: refrigerator. The Japanese noun '冷蔵庫 (れいぞうこ)' means 'refrigerator'. It refers to an electrical appliance used to store food and keep it cold or frozen. This word is commonly used in everyday life when discussing household items or food storage. For example: Please put the milk in the refrigerator「牛乳を冷蔵庫に入れてください」(ぎゅうにゅうをれいぞうこにいれてください). The refrigerator is broken「冷蔵庫が壊れている」(れいぞうこがこわれている). It's important to note that this word is a compound noun, with '冷蔵' meaning 'cold storage' and '庫' meaning 'storage house' or 'repository'.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

443

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Wisteria

Reading

Parts

滕 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

451

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Thin, Dilute

Reading

Parts

溥 艹Grass

Example Word

薄い: thin or pale. The Japanese adjective '薄い (うすい)' has two primary meanings: 'thin' and 'pale'. When used to mean 'thin', it describes something with little thickness or density, such as a thin book or a thin layer of paint. For example: this paper is thin「この紙は薄い」(このかみはうすい). When used to mean 'pale', it describes something with a light or faint color, such as pale skin or a pale shade of blue. For example: her dress is pale pink「彼女のドレスは薄いピンクです」(かのじょのドレスはうすいピンクです). The context will usually make it clear which meaning is intended.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

550

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Wild, Rough

Reading

Parts

巟 艹Grass

Example Word

荒れる: be rough. The Japanese verb '荒れる (あれる)' primarily means 'to be rough' or 'to be wild'. It is often used to describe weather conditions, such as storms or rough seas, but can also describe emotional states or chaotic situations. For example: The sea is rough today「今日は海が荒れている」(きょうはうみがあれている). His emotions were wild「彼の感情が荒れていた」(かれのかんじょうがあれていた). Additionally, it can describe something becoming ruined or neglected, such as a garden or a relationship. For example: The garden has become overgrown「庭が荒れている」(にわがあれている).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

749

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

England, Distinguished

Reading

Parts

央Center 艹Grass

Example Word

英語: English. The Japanese noun '英語 (えいご)' refers to the English language. It is commonly used in contexts related to language learning, communication, or anything involving the English language. For example: I study English「私は英語を勉強します」(わたしはえいごをべんきょうします). This book is written in English「この本は英語で書かれています」(このほんはえいごでかかれています). The word can also be used to describe things related to the English language, such as '英語の先生 (えいごのせんせい)' (English teacher) or '英語の授業 (えいごのじゅぎょう)' (English class).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

756

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Renowned, Author

Reading

Parts

者Someone 艹Grass

Example Word

著作: work. The Japanese noun '著作 (ちょさく)' refers to a 'work' in the sense of a creative or intellectual production, such as a book, article, or other written or artistic creation. It is often used in contexts related to authorship, copyright, or intellectual property. For example: This is the author's latest work「これは著者の最新の著作です」(これはちょしゃのさいしんのちょさくです). The copyright law protects the author's works「著作権法は著者の著作を保護します」(ちょさくけんほうはちょしゃのちょさくをほごします). The term can also be used more broadly to refer to any creative output, but it is most commonly associated with written works.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

807

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Medicine

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 楽Music, Pleasure

Example Word

薬: medicine. The Japanese noun '薬 (くすり)' refers to 'medicine' or 'drugs'. It is used to describe substances taken to treat or prevent illness or disease. This word can refer to both Western and traditional Japanese medicine. For example: I took medicine「薬を飲みました」(くすりをのみました). This medicine is effective「この薬は効きます」(このくすりはききます). It can also be used in a broader sense to refer to something that provides relief or a solution, such as 'a remedy' or 'a cure'. For instance: Laughter is the best medicine「笑いは最高の薬です」(わらいはさいこうのくすりです).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

816

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lawn, Turf

Reading

Parts

之 艹Grass

Example Word

芝居: play or act. The Japanese noun '芝居 (しばい)' primarily refers to a theatrical play or drama performed on stage. It can also mean 'acting' or 'pretending' in a broader sense, often used to describe someone's behavior when they are putting on an act or being insincere. For example: I watched a play at the theater「劇場で芝居を見た」(げきじょうでしばいをみた). He's just putting on an act「彼はただ芝居をしている」(かれはただしばいをしている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where someone is being dramatic or exaggerating their emotions.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

862

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Baggage

Reading

Parts

何What 艹Grass

Example Word

出荷: shipment. The Japanese verbal noun '出荷 (しゅっか)' refers to the act of shipping goods or products from a manufacturer or warehouse to a customer or retailer. It is commonly used in business and logistics contexts. For example: The shipment of the products will be delayed「製品の出荷が遅れます」(せいひんのしゅっかがおくれます). We completed the shipment of the order「注文の出荷を完了しました」(ちゅうもんのしゅっかをかんりょうしました). The term is often used in phrases like '出荷日 (しゅっかび)' (shipment date) or '出荷量 (しゅっかりょう)' (shipment volume).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

871

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Chrysanthemum

Reading

Parts

匊 艹Grass

Example Word

菊: chrysanthemum. The Japanese noun '菊 (きく)' refers to the chrysanthemum flower. This flower holds significant cultural importance in Japan, symbolizing longevity and rejuvenation. It is also the emblem of the Imperial Family and is prominently featured during the Chrysanthemum Festival (菊の節句, きくのせっく) in autumn. Example sentences include: The chrysanthemum is beautiful「菊がきれいです」(きくがきれいです). I saw a chrysanthemum at the garden「庭で菊を見ました」(にわできくをみました).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

996

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

China, Splendor

Reading

Parts

艹Grass

Example Word

中華: China or Chinese. The Japanese proper noun '中華 (ちゅうか)' refers to China or things related to Chinese culture, cuisine, or style. It is commonly used in compound words to denote something of Chinese origin or influence. For example: Chinese cuisine「中華料理」(ちゅうかりょうり), Chinese-style architecture「中華風建築」(ちゅうかふうけんちく). The term can also be used more broadly to refer to anything associated with Chinese culture or traditions. Note that while '中華' primarily refers to China, it is often used in contexts emphasizing cultural or stylistic elements rather than the geographical or political entity.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

999

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Grow thickly, Luxuriant

Reading

Parts

戊 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1116

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fief, Fiefdom

Reading

Parts

潘 艹Grass

Example Word

藩: domain. The Japanese noun '藩 (はん)' refers to a 'domain' or 'feudal domain' during the Edo period in Japan. It was a territory controlled by a daimyo (feudal lord) under the shogunate system. The term is historically significant and is often used in discussions about Japan's feudal era. For example: The domain was prosperous「その藩は繁栄していた」(そのはんははんえいしていた). He governed the domain「彼はその藩を治めた」(かれはそのはんをおさめた). The word is primarily used in historical contexts and is less common in modern everyday language.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1283

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bury, Burial

Reading

Parts

死Death 廾Twenty 艹Grass

Example Word

葬儀: funeral. The Japanese noun '葬儀 (そうぎ)' refers to a funeral ceremony. It is used to describe the formal rituals and services held to honor and remember a deceased person. This word is commonly used in formal contexts and is associated with the cultural and religious practices surrounding death in Japan. For example: The funeral was held yesterday「葬儀は昨日行われた」(そうぎはきのうおこなわれた). Many people attended the funeral「多くの人が葬儀に参列した」(おおくのひとがそうぎにさんれつした). The word '葬儀' often carries a solemn and respectful tone, reflecting the importance of the event in Japanese culture.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1289

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lid

Reading

Parts

盍 艹Grass

Example Word

蓋: lid. The Japanese noun '蓋 (ふた)' means 'lid'. It refers to a cover or top that is placed over a container to close or seal it. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as when referring to the lid of a pot, jar, or bottle. For example: Please put the lid on the pot「鍋に蓋をしてください」(なべにふたをしてください). The lid of this jar is hard to open「この瓶の蓋は開けにくい」(このびんのふたはあけにくい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that conceals or hides, as in '蓋をする (ふたをする)' which means 'to cover up' or 'to hide something'.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1333

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Solemn, Villa

Reading

Parts

壮Grand, Robust 艹Grass

Example Word

荘: villa. The Japanese suffix '荘 (しょう)' is used to denote a villa, mansion, or a type of residence, often implying a certain level of elegance or grandeur. It is commonly found in the names of residential buildings, hotels, or estates. For example: a luxurious villa「豪華な荘」(ごうかなしょう). This suffix can also be part of the name of a place, such as a hotel or a resort, indicating a place of lodging or retreat. For instance: staying at a mountain villa「山荘に泊まる」(さんしょうにとまる). The usage of '荘' often conveys a sense of traditional or upscale accommodation.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1334

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Vegetable

Reading

Parts

采Grab 艹Grass

Example Word

野菜: vegetable. The Japanese noun '野菜 (やさい)' means 'vegetable'. It refers to edible plants or parts of plants, typically used in cooking or eaten raw. This word is commonly used in everyday conversations, especially when discussing food, recipes, or healthy eating. For example: I bought vegetables at the market「市場で野菜を買いました」(いちばでやさいをかいました). Vegetables are good for your health「野菜は健康に良いです」(やさいはけんこうにいいです). The term can refer to a wide variety of vegetables, including leafy greens, root vegetables, and more. It is a neutral term and does not carry any particular nuance beyond its literal meaning.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1362

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fruit, Cake

Reading

Parts

果Fruit 艹Grass

Example Word

お菓子: sweets or snack. The Japanese noun 'お菓子 (おかし)' refers to snacks or sweets, typically enjoyed between meals or as a treat. It encompasses a wide variety of confectioneries, from traditional Japanese sweets like '和菓子 (わがし)' to Western-style candies and pastries. For example: I bought some snacks「お菓子を買いました」(おかしをかいました). Children love sweets「子供はお菓子が大好きです」(こどもはおかしがだいすきです). The term is often used in casual contexts and is a common item in Japanese households.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1443

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fragrant, Perfume

Reading

Parts

方Direction 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1471

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Neglect, Scorn

Reading

Parts

罒Net 艹Grass 戍

Example Word

軽蔑: scorn. The Japanese verbal noun '軽蔑 (けいべつ)' means 'scorn' or 'contempt'. It refers to a feeling of disdain or disrespect towards someone or something considered inferior or unworthy. This word is often used in formal or serious contexts to describe a strong negative attitude. For example: He looked at me with scorn「彼は軽蔑の目で私を見た」(かれはけいべつのめでわたしをみた). She felt contempt for his dishonesty「彼女は彼の不誠実さに軽蔑を感じた」(かのじょはかれのふせいじつさにけいべつをかんじた). The word can also be used in phrases like '軽蔑する (けいべつする)', which means 'to scorn' or 'to despise'.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1518

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Steam

Reading

Parts

烝 艹Grass

Example Word

蒸し暑い: humid or muggy. The Japanese adjective '蒸し暑い (むしあつい)' describes weather that is both hot and humid, often making it feel uncomfortable or oppressive. It is commonly used during the summer months in Japan when the combination of heat and humidity is particularly intense. For example: today is so humid「今日は蒸し暑い」(きょうはむしあつい). The room feels muggy「部屋が蒸し暑い」(へやがむしあつい). This word captures the sticky, sweaty feeling associated with such weather conditions.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1524

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bud, Sprout

Reading

Parts

牙Fang, Tusk 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1545

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Kudzu, Arrowroot

Reading

Parts

曷 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1665

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Amass, Store up

Reading

Parts

畜Livestock 艹Grass

Example Word

蓄積: accumulation. The Japanese noun '蓄積 (ちくせき)' refers to the act or process of accumulating or gathering something over time. It is often used in contexts related to the buildup of resources, knowledge, data, or even stress. For example: the accumulation of knowledge「知識の蓄積」(ちしきのちくせき). The accumulation of stress can be harmful「ストレスの蓄積は有害です」(ストレスのちくせきはゆうがいです). This term is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to describe gradual buildup or storage.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1743

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Algae, Seaweed

Reading

Parts

澡 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1745

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Cover over

Reading

Parts

艹Grass 敝

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1754

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Potato

Reading

Parts

于 艹Grass

Example Word

芋: potato or tuber. The Japanese noun '芋 (いも)' refers to a type of root vegetable, commonly translated as 'potato'. However, it can also refer to other tuberous plants such as sweet potatoes or yams. This word is often used in cooking and agriculture contexts. For example: I planted potatoes「芋を植えた」(いもをうえた). This soup has sweet potatoes「このスープには芋が入っている」(このスープにはいもがはいっている). Note that while '芋' often refers to potatoes, the specific type of tuber can vary depending on the context.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1762

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bullying

Reading

Parts

可Possible 艹Grass

Example Word

苛々: irritation. The Japanese noun '苛々 (いらいら)' refers to a state of irritation or frustration. It is often used to describe a feeling of being annoyed or impatient, typically due to minor inconveniences or delays. For example: I feel irritated because of the traffic「交通のせいで苛々している」(こうつうのせいでいらいらしている). She gets irritated easily「彼女はすぐに苛々する」(かのじょはすぐにいらいらする). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to express mild frustration or annoyance.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1769

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kanji

Meaning

Fuel, Firewood

Reading

Parts

新New 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1792

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Indigo

Reading

Parts

監Oversee 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1797

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Seedling

Reading

Parts

田Rice field 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1807

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Balmy, Fragrant

Reading

Parts

重Heavy ⺣ 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1820

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Numb

Reading

Parts

委Committee 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1913

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Stem

Reading

Parts

圣Holy 艹Grass

Example Word

茎: stem. The Japanese noun '茎 (くき)' refers to the 'stem' of a plant. It is the main structural part that supports leaves, flowers, and fruits, and transports nutrients and water. This word is commonly used in botanical contexts or when describing plants. For example: The stem of this flower is long「この花の茎は長い」(このはなのくきはながい). Please cut the stems of the vegetables「野菜の茎を切ってください」(やさいのくきをきってください). The term is straightforward and primarily used in contexts related to plants and gardening.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1947

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fungus, Bacteria

Reading

Parts

囷 艹Grass

Example Word

菌: germ. The Japanese noun '菌 (きん)' refers to 'germ' or 'microorganism'. It is commonly used in contexts related to biology, medicine, and hygiene. This term can refer to bacteria, fungi, or other microscopic organisms, often with a negative connotation when discussing illness or contamination. For example: wash your hands to remove germs「手を洗って菌を落とす」(てをあらってきんをおとす). This food has harmful bacteria「この食べ物には有害な菌がいる」(このたべものにはゆうがいなきんがいる). The word is also used in scientific contexts, such as '乳酸菌 (にゅうさんきん)' (lactic acid bacteria).

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1968

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Recommend, Mat

Reading

Parts

廌 艹Grass

Example Word

推薦: recommendation. The Japanese verbal noun '推薦 (すいせん)' means 'recommendation'. It is used to describe the act of recommending someone or something, often in formal contexts such as job applications, school admissions, or endorsements. For example: I received a recommendation from my teacher「先生から推薦をもらいました」(せんせいからすいせんをもらいました). The company gave him a strong recommendation「会社は彼に強い推薦をしました」(かいしゃはかれにつよいすいせんをしました). This term is commonly used in professional or academic settings where formal endorsements are required.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2005

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Briar, Thorn

Reading

Parts

次Next 艹Grass

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2032

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Wick

Reading

Parts

心Heart 艹Grass

Example Word

芯: core. The Japanese noun '芯 (しん)' refers to the core or central part of something. It can be used literally, such as the core of a fruit or the wick of a candle, or metaphorically, to describe the central or essential part of an idea or concept. For example: the core of an apple「リンゴの芯」(りんごのしん). The wick of a candle「ろうそくの芯」(ろうそくのしん). In a metaphorical sense, it can describe the essence or heart of a matter, such as 'the core of the problem'「問題の芯」(もんだいのしん). This word is often used in both everyday and technical contexts.

Radical

艸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2088

Handwriting