Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Blood

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 皿Plate

Example Word

出血: bleeding. The Japanese verbal noun '出血 (しゅっけつ)' means 'bleeding'. It refers to the act or process of losing blood, typically from an injury or wound. This term is commonly used in medical contexts but can also be used metaphorically to describe significant financial loss or sacrifice. For example: The patient is bleeding「患者が出血している」(かんじゃがしゅっけつしている). The company is bleeding money「会社が出血している」(かいしゃがしゅっけつしている). It's important to note that '出血' can be used both literally and figuratively, depending on the context.

Radical

血

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

449

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Multitude

Reading

Parts

血Blood 乑

Example Word

大衆: masses. The Japanese noun '大衆 (たいしゅう)' refers to 'the masses' or 'the general public'. It is used to describe a large group of ordinary people in society, often in contrast to elites or specific groups. This term can be used in various contexts, such as media, culture, or politics, to refer to the collective population. For example: The masses supported the new policy「大衆は新しい政策を支持した」(たいしゅうはあたらしいせいさくをしじした). This movie appeals to the masses「この映画は大衆にアピールする」(このえいがはたいしゅうにアピールする). The term can sometimes carry a neutral or slightly informal tone, depending on the context.

Radical

血

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

610

Handwriting