Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Mother

Reading

Parts

毋Mother 丶Dot

Example Word

母: mother. The Japanese noun '母 (はは)' means 'mother'. It is a formal and respectful term used to refer to one's own mother. It is commonly used in polite or formal contexts, such as when speaking to others about one's mother. For example: My mother is kind「私の母は優しい」(わたしのはははやさしい). I will call my mother「母に電話します」(ははにでんわします). Note that '母 (はは)' is more formal than 'お母さん (おかあさん)', which is used in casual or familial settings. The term carries a sense of respect and is often used in written language or formal speech.

Radical

毋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

132

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Every

Reading

Parts

𠂉Person (人)毋Mother

Example Word

毎年: every year. The Japanese noun '毎年 (まいとし)' means 'every year'. It is used to describe something that happens or occurs annually, without fail. This word is often used in contexts where regularity or repetition on a yearly basis is emphasized. For example: I visit my grandparents every year「毎年、祖父母を訪ねます」(まいとし、そふぼをおとずれます). The festival is held every year「その祭りは毎年行われます」(そのまつりはまいとしおこなわれます). Note that '毎年' is a noun and can be used as an adverb in sentences without requiring additional particles.

Radical

毋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

529

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Poison

Reading

Parts

龶Life (生)毋

Example Word

毒: poison. The Japanese noun '毒 (どく)' means 'poison'. It refers to a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when introduced into or absorbed by a living organism. This word is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. For example: this mushroom is poisonous「このキノコは毒です」(このきのこはどくです). His words were like poison「彼の言葉は毒のようだった」(かれのことばはどくのようだった). In some contexts, '毒' can also imply something harmful or detrimental, even if not literally poisonous.

Radical

毋

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

675

Handwriting