Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Build

Reading

Parts

廴 聿Brush

Example Word

再建: rebuilding. The Japanese noun '再建 (さいけん)' means 'rebuilding'. It refers to the process of reconstructing or restoring something that has been damaged, destroyed, or fallen into disrepair. This term is often used in contexts such as rebuilding structures, organizations, or systems. For example: the rebuilding of the city after the earthquake「地震の後の街の再建」(じしんのあとのまちのさいけん). The company is undergoing rebuilding「会社は再建中です」(かいしゃはさいけんちゅうです). It can also be used metaphorically, such as rebuilding trust or relationships.

Radical

廴

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

583

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Prolong

Reading

Parts

廴 正Correct

Example Word

延期: postponement. The Japanese verbal noun '延期 (えんき)' means 'postponement'. It refers to the act of delaying or rescheduling an event, meeting, or deadline to a later time. This term is commonly used in formal or professional contexts, such as business, academics, or public events. For example: The meeting was postponed「会議は延期されました」(かいぎはえんきされました). Due to the weather, the game has been postponed「天候のため、試合は延期されました」(てんこうのため、しあいはえんきされました). Note that '延期' is often used with verbs like する (to do) or される (to be done) to indicate the action of postponing.

Radical

廴

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1034

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Court

Reading

Parts

廴

Example Word

朝廷: court. The Japanese noun '朝廷 (ちょうてい)' refers to the imperial court or the government under the emperor in historical contexts. It specifically denotes the central administrative and ceremonial institution of the Japanese monarchy, particularly during the Heian period and earlier. This term is often used in historical or literary contexts to describe the political and social center of ancient Japan. For example: The emperor held power at the court「天皇は朝廷で権力を握っていた」(てんのうはちょうていでけんりょくをにぎっていた). The court was the center of politics「朝廷は政治の中心だった」(ちょうていはせいじのちゅうしんだった). Note that this term is archaic and not commonly used in modern contexts.

Radical

廴

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1547

Handwriting