Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Family name

Reading

Example Word

彼氏: boyfriend. The Japanese noun '彼氏 (かれし)' means 'boyfriend'. It is a commonly used term to refer to a male romantic partner. This word is casual and is often used in everyday conversation. For example: My boyfriend is kind「私の彼氏は優しい」(わたしのかれしはやさしい). I went to the movies with my boyfriend「彼氏と映画に行った」(かれしとえいがにいった). It is important to note that '彼氏' is specifically used for romantic relationships and not for male friends in general. The term '彼 (かれ)' can also mean 'he' or 'boyfriend', but '彼氏' is more commonly used to clearly indicate a romantic relationship.

Radical

氏

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

231

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

People, Nation

Reading

Parts

氏Family name

Example Word

植民: colonization. The Japanese noun '植民 (しょくみん)' refers to the act or process of establishing a colony or colonies. It is often used in historical or political contexts to describe the settlement and control of one country or territory by another. For example: The colonization of America by Europeans「ヨーロッパ人によるアメリカの植民」(よーろっぱじんによるあめりかのしょくみん). Japan's colonization of Korea in the early 20th century「20世紀初頭の日本による朝鮮の植民」(にじゅっせいきしょとうのにほんによるちょうせんのしょくみん). This term is typically used in formal or academic discussions and carries a neutral to negative connotation depending on the context.

Radical

氏

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

243

Handwriting