Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 阜
kanji
際Meaning
Occasion
Reading
kiwa
onyomiさいsai
Parts
⻖ 祭Ritual
Example Word
際する: occur. The Japanese verb '際する (さいする)' means 'to occur' or 'to happen', particularly in the context of a significant or notable event. It is often used in formal or written contexts to describe events that are of importance or have a notable impact. For example: when the accident occurred「事故が際したとき」(じこがさいしたとき). This verb is less commonly used in everyday conversation and is more likely to be found in news reports, official documents, or literature. It carries a nuance of something happening at a critical or pivotal moment.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
369
Handwriting
kanji
階Meaning
Storey
Reading
kai
Parts
皆All 阝Mound (阜)
Example Word
階: floor. The Japanese suffix '階 (かい)' is used to indicate the floor or level of a building. It is commonly attached to numbers to specify which floor something is on. For example: second floor「二階」(にかい). This suffix is essential for giving directions or describing locations within multi-story buildings. It is important to note that '階' is always used in combination with a number or counter, and it cannot stand alone to mean 'floor'. Additional examples include: third floor「三階」(さんかい), first floor「一階」(いっかい).
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
375
Handwriting
kanji
限Meaning
Limit
Reading
kagi
onyomiげんgen
Parts
⻖ 艮Stopping
Example Word
有限: limited. The Japanese adjectival noun '有限 (ゆうげん)' means 'limited' or 'finite'. It is used to describe something that has boundaries, constraints, or a definite end. This term is often used in contexts such as time, resources, or capabilities. For example: The resources are limited「資源は有限です」(しげんはゆうげんです). Our time on Earth is finite「地球での時間は有限です」(ちきゅうでのじかんはゆうげんです). It can also be used in business contexts, such as '有限会社 (ゆうげんがいしゃ)', which refers to a limited liability company.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
419
Handwriting
kanji
降Meaning
Descend, Fall
Reading
o
ふfu
onyomiこうkou
Parts
⻖ 夅
Example Word
降りる: descend. The Japanese verb '降りる (おりる)' primarily means 'to descend' or 'to get off'. It is commonly used when referring to getting off a vehicle, such as a train or bus, or descending from a higher place like a mountain or stairs. For example: I will get off at the next station「次の駅で降ります」(つぎのえきでおります). He descended the mountain「彼は山を降りた」(かれはやまをおりた). Additionally, it can be used metaphorically, such as stepping down from a position or role. For example: The CEO decided to step down「社長は降りることに決めた」(しゃちょうはおりることにきめた).
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
444
Handwriting
kanji
院Meaning
Institution
Reading
in
Parts
完Complete 阝Mound (阜)
Example Word
退院: discharge. The Japanese verbal noun '退院 (たいいん)' refers to the act of being discharged from a hospital or medical facility after receiving treatment. It is commonly used in medical contexts to indicate that a patient has recovered sufficiently to leave the hospital. For example: The patient was discharged from the hospital「患者は退院しました」(かんじゃはたいいんしました). She will be discharged tomorrow「彼女は明日退院します」(かのじょはあしたたいいんします). Note that '退院' is often used in formal or medical settings and implies a sense of recovery or completion of treatment.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
542
Handwriting
kanji
隠Meaning
Hide
Reading
kaku
onyomiいんin
Parts
⻖ 㥯
Example Word
隠す: hide. The Japanese verb '隠す (かくす)' means 'to hide'. It is used when someone conceals something from view or keeps something secret. This verb can be applied to physical objects, emotions, or information. For example: she hid her feelings「彼女は気持ちを隠した」(かのじょはきもちをかくした). He hid the key under the mat「彼はマットの下に鍵を隠した」(かれはまっとのしたにかぎをかくした). The nuance of '隠す' often implies an intentional act of concealment, whether for protection, privacy, or deception.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
558
Handwriting
kanji
陽Meaning
Sunshine
Reading
hi
onyomiようyou
Parts
昜Sunray 阝Mound (阜)
Example Word
太陽: sun. The Japanese noun '太陽 (たいよう)' means 'sun'. It refers to the star at the center of our solar system, which provides light and heat to Earth. This word is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The sun is bright today「今日の太陽は明るい」(きょうのたいようはあかるい). The sun rises in the east「太陽は東から昇る」(たいようはひがしからのぼる). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as a source of light or energy, such as in the phrase '彼は私の太陽 (かれはわたしのたいよう)' (He is my sun).
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
676
Handwriting
kanji
隊Meaning
Squad
Reading
tai
Parts
⻖ 㒸
Example Word
兵隊: soldier. The Japanese noun '兵隊 (へいたい)' refers to a 'soldier'. It is commonly used to describe a member of the military, particularly in the context of ground forces. The term can be used in both historical and modern contexts, but it often carries a slightly informal or colloquial tone compared to more formal terms like '軍人 (ぐんじん)'. Example sentences: The soldiers marched through the town「兵隊が町を行進した」(へいたいがまちをこうしんした). He became a soldier「彼は兵隊になった」(かれはへいたいになった).
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
707
Handwriting
kanji
隣Meaning
Neighbor, Neighbouring
Reading
tona
となりtonari
onyomiりんrin
Parts
⻖ 粦
Example Word
隣り合う: adjacent. The Japanese verb '隣り合う (となりあう)' means 'to be adjacent' or 'to be next to each other'. It is used to describe things or people that are situated side by side or in close proximity. This verb often implies a sense of closeness or connection between the subjects. For example: The two houses are adjacent「その二つの家は隣り合っている」(そのふたつのいえはとなりあっている). The seats are next to each other「席が隣り合っている」(せきがとなりあっている). Note that this verb is commonly used in contexts where the relationship or positioning of two or more items is being described.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
820
Handwriting
kanji
陰Meaning
Shade
Reading
kage
onyomiいんin
Parts
⻖ 侌
Example Word
物陰: shadow. The Japanese noun '物陰 (ものかげ)' refers to a place that is hidden or obscured from view, often by an object or structure. It is commonly used to describe a shadowy or concealed spot where someone or something can hide. For example: He hid in the shadow of the tree「彼は木の物陰に隠れた」(かれはきのものかげにかくれた). The cat is hiding in the shadow of the wall「猫は壁の物陰に隠れている」(ねこはかべのものかげにかくれている). This word is often used in contexts involving secrecy or concealment.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
887
Handwriting
kanji
隅Meaning
Corner, Nook
Reading
sumi
onyomiぐうguu
Parts
⻖ 禺
Example Word
隅: corner. The Japanese noun '隅 (すみ)' refers to a 'corner' or 'nook', typically describing the corner of a room, a street, or any space where two sides meet. It can also metaphorically refer to something being out of the way or overlooked. For example: There is a chair in the corner of the room「部屋の隅に椅子がある」(へやのすみにいすがある). He sat in a quiet corner of the café「彼はカフェの静かな隅に座った」(かれはカフェのしずかなすみにすわった). The word can also imply a sense of being hidden or unnoticed, as in '隅に追いやられる (すみにおいやられる)', meaning 'to be pushed to the sidelines'.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
9Frequency
921
Handwriting
kanji
障Meaning
Hinder, Hurt
Reading
sawa
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
⻖ 章Chapter, Badge
Example Word
保障: security or guarantee. The Japanese verbal noun '保障 (ほしょう)' primarily means 'guarantee' or 'security'. It refers to a promise or assurance that something will be provided or maintained, often in legal, financial, or social contexts. For example: The company provides a guarantee for its products「会社は製品に保障を提供します」(かいしゃはせいひんにほしょうをていきょうします). Social security is important for citizens「社会保障は市民にとって重要です」(しゃかいほしょうはしみんにとってじゅうようです). The word can also imply protection or assurance against risks, such as in insurance policies or contractual agreements.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
947
Handwriting
kanji
随Meaning
Follow, All
Reading
shitaga
まにまmanima
onyomiずいzui
Parts
⻖ 迶
Example Word
随分: quite. The Japanese adverb '随分 (ずいぶん)' is used to express a considerable degree or extent of something, often implying that the degree is more than expected. It can be translated as 'quite', 'very', or 'considerably' in English. This word is often used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation. For example: It's quite cold today「今日は随分寒いですね」(きょうはずいぶんさむいですね). She has changed quite a bit「彼女は 随分変わった」(かのじょはずいぶんかわった). Note that '随分' can sometimes carry a nuance of surprise or unexpectedness, depending on the context.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
948
Handwriting
kanji
陸Meaning
Land
Reading
riku
Parts
⻖ 坴
Example Word
大陸: continent. The Japanese noun '大陸 (たいりく)' means 'continent'. It refers to a large, continuous landmass on Earth, such as Asia, Africa, or North America. This term is often used in geographical or scientific contexts. For example: Asia is the largest continent「アジアは一番大きい大陸です」(アジアはいちばんおおきいたいりくです). The continent of Africa is rich in resources「アフリカ大陸は資源が豊かです」(アフリカたいりくはしげんがゆたかです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something vast or expansive, though this usage is less common.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
964
Handwriting
kanji
陣Meaning
Camp, Battle formation
Reading
jin
Parts
⻖ 車Car
Example Word
陣: camp. The Japanese noun '陣 (じん)' primarily means 'camp' and refers to a military encampment or a group of people organized for a specific purpose. It is often used in historical or strategic contexts, such as describing the location where troops are stationed. For example: the enemy's camp is nearby「敵の陣は近い」(てきのじんはちかい). They set up a camp in the forest「彼らは森に陣を張った」(かれらはもりにじんをはった). Additionally, '陣' can be used metaphorically to describe a group of people working together, such as a team or faction, though this usage is less common.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
965
Handwriting
kanji
険Meaning
Dangerous, Steep
Reading
kewa
onyomiけんken
Parts
⻖ 㑒
Example Word
険しい: steep. The Japanese adjective '険しい (けわしい)' primarily means 'steep'. It is used to describe terrain or paths that are difficult to climb or traverse due to their steepness. For example: The mountain path is steep「山道は険しい」(やまみちはけわしい). Additionally, '険しい' can also describe a person's expression or situation as harsh or severe, though this usage is less common. For example: His expression was stern「彼の表情は険しかった」(かれのひょうじょうはけわしかった). The word is often used in contexts involving physical landscapes but can extend metaphorically to describe challenging situations or stern facial expressions.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
984
Handwriting
kanji
除Meaning
Exclude, Remove
Reading
nozo
onyomiじょjo
じji
Parts
⻖ 余Excess
Example Word
解除: cancellation. The Japanese noun '解除 (かいじょ)' refers to the act of canceling, revoking, or releasing something, such as a contract, restriction, or state of being. It is commonly used in formal or technical contexts. For example: cancellation of the contract「契約の解除」(けいやくのかいじょ). The state of emergency has been lifted「緊急事態が解除された」(きんきゅうじたいがかいじょされた). It can also refer to the removal of a lock or restriction, as in '解除コード (かいじょコード) (unlock code)'. This word is often used in legal, technical, or administrative settings.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
1003
Handwriting
kanji
防Meaning
Prevent, Defend
Reading
fuse
onyomiぼうbou
Parts
⻖ 方Direction
Example Word
防ぐ: prevent. The Japanese verb '防ぐ (ふせぐ)' means 'to prevent' or 'to protect against'. It is used to describe actions taken to stop something undesirable from happening, such as preventing accidents, diseases, or damage. For example: We must prevent accidents「事故を防がなければならない」(じこをふせがなければならない). This vaccine prevents the disease「このワクチンは病気を防ぐ」(このワクチンはびょうきをふせぐ). The verb can also imply taking measures to protect against potential threats or risks. For instance: They built a wall to protect against floods「彼らは洪水を防ぐために壁を建てた」(かれらはこうずいをふせぐためにかべをたてた).
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1088
Handwriting
kanji
隙Meaning
Crevice
Reading
suki
onyomiげきgeki
Parts
⻖
Example Word
隙間: gap. The Japanese noun '隙間 (すきま)' refers to a 'gap' or 'space' between objects. It is commonly used to describe physical spaces, such as gaps between walls, doors, or furniture, but can also be used metaphorically to describe gaps in time or relationships. For example: there is a gap between the wall and the desk「壁と机の間に隙間がある」(かべとつくえのあいだにすきまがある). I found a gap in my schedule「スケジュールに隙間を見つけた」(すけじゅーるにすきまをみつけた). The word can also imply a sense of something being overlooked or unnoticed, as in '隙間時間 (すきまじかん)', which refers to small pockets of free time.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
13JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1330
Handwriting
kanji
隔Meaning
Separate, Isolate
Reading
heda
onyomiかくkaku
Parts
⻖ 鬲
Example Word
間隔: interval. The Japanese noun '間隔 (かんかく)' refers to an 'interval' or 'gap' between objects, events, or points in time. It is commonly used to describe physical spaces, such as the distance between two objects, or temporal spaces, such as the time between events. For example: The interval between trains is 10 minutes「電車の間隔は10分です」(でんしゃのかんかくはじゅっぷんです). There is a gap between the two buildings「2つの建物の間に間隔がある」(ふたつのたてもののあいだにかんかくがある). This word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1370
Handwriting
kanji
陥Meaning
Fall in, Collapse
Reading
ochii
おとしいotoshii
onyomiかんkan
Parts
⻖ ⺈Wrap 旧Old, Past
Example Word
陥る: fall or sink. The Japanese verb '陥る (おちいる)' primarily means 'to fall into' or 'to sink into'. It is often used to describe falling into a state, condition, or situation, typically one that is negative or undesirable. For example: he fell into despair「彼は絶望に陥った」(かれはぜつぼうにおちいった). The company fell into financial trouble「その会社は財政難に陥った」(そのかいしゃはざいせいなんにおちいった). This verb can also imply a gradual or unintentional decline into a state, such as sinking into confusion or falling into a trap. It is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1422
Handwriting
kanji
陛Meaning
Majesty
Reading
hei
Parts
⻖ 坒
Example Word
陛下: majesty. The Japanese noun '陛下 (へいか)' is a term of respect used to refer to a reigning emperor or empress. It is a formal and honorific title, often used in official or ceremonial contexts. For example: His Majesty the Emperor「天皇陛下」(てんのうへいか). Her Majesty the Empress「皇后陛下」(こうごうへいか). The term is always used with the utmost respect and is not used in casual conversation. It is important to note that '陛下' is not used to refer to oneself or to address someone directly; it is used when speaking about the emperor or empress in the third person.
Radical
阜
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1940
Handwriting
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- Radical 水
- Radical 人
- Radical 手
- Radical 木
- Radical 心
- Radical 口
- Radical 言
- Radical 糸
- Radical 辵
- Radical 土
- Radical 艸
- Radical 肉
- Radical 日
- Radical 女
- Radical 宀
- Radical 貝
- Radical 金
- Radical 刀
- Radical 阜
- Radical 火
- Radical 竹
- Radical 力
- Radical 禾
- Radical 頁
- Radical 衣
- Radical 目
- Radical 田
- Radical 彳
- Radical 犬
- Radical 广
- Radical 巾
- Radical 一
- Radical 大
- Radical 山
- Radical 石
- Radical 攴
- Radical 玉
- Radical 車
- Radical 示
- Radical 尸
- Radical 疒
- Radical 酉
- Radical 雨
- Radical 囗
- Radical 十
- Radical 寸
- Radical 食
- Radical 邑
- Radical 足
- Radical 弓
- Radical 門
- Radical 馬
- Radical 穴
- Radical 虫
- Radical 儿
- Radical 又
- Radical 米
- Radical 子
- Radical 隹
- Radical 八
- Radical 月
- Radical 舟
- Radical 欠
- Radical 皿
- Radical 乛
- Radical 見
- Radical 止
- Radical 冫
- Radical 曰
- Radical 戈
- Radical 网
- Radical 立
- Radical 方
- Radical 戶
- Radical 牛
- Radical 羽
- Radical 行
- Radical 走
- Radical 殳
- Radical 羊
- Radical 卩
- Radical 二
- Radical 白
- Radical 工
- Radical 干
- Radical 耳
- Radical 冂
- Radical 夕
- Radical 彡
- Radical 亠
- Radical 斤
- Radical 厂
- Radical 士
- Radical 歹
- Radical 虍
- Radical 巛
- Radical 凵
- Radical 文
- Radical 丶
- Radical 矢
- Radical 西
- Radical 里
- Radical 鳥
- Radical 亅
- Radical 冖
- Radical 匸
- Radical 幺
- Radical 鬼
- Radical 小
- Radical 音
- Radical 角
- Radical 毋
- Radical 老
- Radical 魚
- Radical 丿
- Radical 斗
- Radical 辛
- Radical 豕
- Radical 廴
- Radical 廾
- Radical 骨
- Radical 勹
- Radical 鹿
- Radical 丨
- Radical 生
- Radical 入
- Radical 赤
- Radical 青
- Radical 自
- Radical 匕
- Radical 麥
- Radical 色
- Radical 黑
- Radical 彐
- Radical 厶
- Radical 癶
- Radical 甘
- Radical 氏
- Radical 玄
- Radical 豆
- Radical 辰
- Radical 臼
- Radical 己
- Radical 几
- Radical 弋
- Radical 疋
- Radical 血
- Radical 至
- Radical 釆
- Radical 革
- Radical 片
- Radical 臣
- Radical 耒
- Radical 瓦
- Radical 爪
- Radical 气
- Radical 長
- Radical 高
- Radical 父
- Radical 毛
- Radical 首
- Radical 夊
- Radical 谷
- Radical 風
- Radical 黃
- Radical 用
- Radical 支
- Radical 夂
- Radical 飛
- Radical 比
- Radical 身
- Radical 艮
- Radical 面
- Radical 尢
- Radical 非
- Radical 矛
- Radical 缶
- Radical 无
- Radical 卜
- Radical 皮
- Radical 舛
- Radical 齒
- Radical 髟
- Radical 舌
- Radical 鼻
- Radical 麻
- Radical 而
- Radical 香
- Radical 鼓
- Radical 隶
- Radical 聿
- Radical 屮
- Radical 匚
- Radical 牙
- Radical 爻
- Radical 鬯
- Radical 韋
- Radical 豸