Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Life

Reading

Parts

土Soil 𠂉Person (人)

Example Word

生かす: utilize. The Japanese verb '生かす (いかす)' means 'to utilize' or 'to make use of'. It is often used to describe the act of effectively using something, such as skills, resources, or opportunities, to their fullest potential. For example: I want to utilize my skills「自分のスキルを生かしたい」(じぶんのスキルをいかしたい). We should utilize this opportunity「この機会を生かすべきだ」(このきかいをいかすべきだ). The verb can also imply bringing something to life or making something effective, as in 'to bring out the best in something'. It is commonly used in both professional and personal contexts.

Radical

生

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

24

Radical Form

龶

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Give birth

Reading

Parts

生Life 产

Example Word

共産: communism. The Japanese noun '共産 (きょうさん)' refers to 'communism'. It is often used in political or ideological contexts to describe the system or ideology of communism. This term is commonly seen in phrases like '共産党 (きょうさんとう)', which means 'Communist Party'. For example: He supports communism「彼は共産を支持している」(かれはきょうさんをしじしている). The Communist Party won the election「共産党が選挙に勝った」(きょうさんとうがせんきょにかった). The word is neutral in tone but can carry political connotations depending on the context.

Radical

生

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

482

Handwriting