Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Life

Reading

Parts

土Soil 𠂉Person (人)

Example Word

厚生: welfare. The Japanese noun '厚生 (こうせい)' refers to 'welfare' or 'public health and well-being'. It is commonly used in contexts related to social welfare, health care, and public services aimed at improving the quality of life. For example: The government is working on welfare policies「政府は厚生政策に取り組んでいる」(せいふはこうせいせいさくにとりくんでいる). The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is responsible for public health「厚生労働省は公衆衛生を担当している」(こうせいろうどうしょうはこうしゅうえいせいをたんとうしている). This term is often seen in official or formal contexts, such as government departments or policies.

Radical

生

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

24

Radical Form

龶

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Give birth

Reading

Parts

生Life 产

Example Word

財産: property. The Japanese noun '財産 (ざいさん)' refers to 'property' or 'assets'. It encompasses anything of value that is owned by an individual or entity, including real estate, money, investments, and personal belongings. This term is often used in legal and financial contexts to discuss ownership, inheritance, or wealth. For example: He inherited a large property「彼は大きな財産を相続した」(かれはおおきなざいさんをそうぞくした). Protecting intellectual property is important「知的財産を守ることは重要だ」(ちてきざいさんをまもることはじゅうようだ). The word can also metaphorically refer to non-material assets, such as skills or experiences, considered valuable.

Radical

生

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

482

Handwriting