Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 竹
kanji
笑Meaning
Laugh
Reading
e
わらwara
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)禾Cereal
Example Word
笑う: laugh. The Japanese verb '笑う (わらう)' means 'to laugh'. It is used to describe the action of laughing, whether it's due to humor, joy, or even nervousness. This verb is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be conjugated to fit various tenses and forms. For example: he laughed「彼は笑った」(かれはわらった). She always laughs at my jokes「彼女はいつも私の冗談に笑う」(かのじょはいつもわたしのじょうだんにわらう). The verb can also be used in a figurative sense to describe something that is amusing or laughable, as in 'that idea is laughable'「その考えは笑える」(そのかんがえはわらえる).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
143
Handwriting
kanji
等Meaning
Equal
Reading
hito
らra
onyomiとうtou
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)寺Temple
Example Word
等々: etc. The Japanese suffix '等々 (とうとう)' is used to indicate that there are additional items or examples that are not explicitly listed, similar to 'etc.' or 'and so on' in English. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts to imply a continuation of a list without specifying every item. For example: I bought apples, oranges, etc.「りんごやオレンジ等々を買いました」(りんごやオレンジとうとうをかいました). The meeting discussed budgets, schedules, etc.「会議では予算やスケジュール等々について話し合いました」(かいぎではよさんやスケジュールとうとうについてはなしあいました). This suffix is versatile and can be used in various contexts to avoid listing every single item or detail.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
164
Handwriting
kanji
第Meaning
Ordinal number
Reading
dai
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)弟Younger brother
Example Word
次第: procedure or dependence. The Japanese noun '次第 (しだい)' has two primary meanings. The first meaning is 'dependence', indicating that something is contingent upon or determined by another factor. For example: It depends on the weather「天気次第です」(てんきしだいです). The second meaning is 'procedure' or 'order', referring to the sequence or method in which things are done. For example: The meeting will proceed according to the agenda「会議は次第に従って進みます」(かいぎはしだいにしたがってすすみます). The word can also be used as a suffix to indicate that something will happen as soon as a certain condition is met, as in '着き次第 (つきしだい)', meaning 'as soon as I arrive'.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
3Frequency
173
Handwriting
kanji
答Meaning
Answer
Reading
kota
onyomiとうtou
Parts
合Fit, Match 竹Bamboo
Example Word
答える: answer. The Japanese verb '答える (こたえる)' means 'to answer'. It is used when responding to a question, request, or situation. This verb is commonly paired with the particle 'に' to indicate what is being answered. For example: I answered the question「質問に答えた」(しつもんにこたえた). He answered politely「彼は丁寧に答えた」(かれはていねいにこたえた). Note that '答える' can also imply a response to a challenge or expectation, such as in '期待に答える (きたいにこたえる)' (to live up to expectations).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
392
Handwriting
kanji
節Meaning
Season, Node
Reading
fushi
onyomiせつsetsu
せちsechi
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)即Instant, Immediate
Example Word
節: tune or joint. The Japanese noun '節 (ふし)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to a 'joint' or 'node', such as the joints in bamboo or the nodes in a plant stem. For example: the bamboo has many joints「竹には節が多い」(たけにはふしがおおい). The second meaning refers to a 'tune' or 'melody', often used in the context of traditional Japanese music or songs. For example: she sang a beautiful tune「彼女は美しい節を歌った」(かのじょはうつくしいふしをうたった). These two meanings are unrelated and should be considered separately.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
648
Handwriting
kanji
筆Meaning
Brush
Reading
fude
onyomiひつhitsu
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)聿Brush
Example Word
鉛筆: pencil. The Japanese noun '鉛筆 (えんぴつ)' means 'pencil'. It refers to a common writing instrument made of a thin cylindrical graphite core encased in wood. This word is widely used in everyday contexts, such as in schools, offices, or at home. For example: I bought a new pencil「新しい鉛筆を買いました」(あたらしいえんぴつをかいました). Please lend me a pencil「鉛筆を貸してください」(えんぴつをかしてください). The word is straightforward and does not carry additional nuanced meanings, making it easy to use in various situations.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
665
Handwriting
kanji
竹Meaning
Bamboo
Reading
take
onyomiちくchiku
Parts
亅Barb 丨Stick 𠂉Person (人)
Example Word
竹: bamboo. The Japanese noun '竹 (たけ)' refers to 'bamboo', a fast-growing plant that is widely used in Japan for construction, crafts, and as a food source. Bamboo holds cultural significance in Japan and is often associated with strength, flexibility, and resilience. Example sentences: Bamboo grows quickly「竹は早く成長する」(たけははやくせいちょうする). The fence is made of bamboo「その柵は竹でできている」(そのさくはたけでできている). Bamboo shoots are a popular ingredient in Japanese cuisine「竹の子は日本料理で人気の食材です」(たけのこはにほんりょうりでにんきのしょくざいです).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
6JLPT
N2Grade
1Frequency
705
Radical Form
⺮
Handwriting
kanji
籠Meaning
Cage, Basket
Reading
ko
かごkago
こもkomo
onyomiろうrou
るru
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)龍
Example Word
籠: basket. The Japanese noun '籠 (かご)' refers to a 'basket', typically made of woven materials like bamboo or straw. It is used to carry or store items, and can vary in size and shape depending on its purpose. For example: I bought a basket at the market「市場で籠を買いました」(いちばでかごをかいました). The fruits are in the basket「果物は籠の中です」(くだものはかごのなかです). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that holds or contains items, such as a 'basket of ideas'.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
22JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
712
Handwriting
kanji
筋Meaning
Muscle, Tendon
Reading
suji
onyomiきんkin
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)肋
Example Word
筋: line or muscle. The Japanese noun '筋 (すじ)' has two primary meanings. First, it refers to 'muscle', as in the fibrous tissue in the body that contracts to produce movement. For example: I pulled a muscle「筋を痛めた」(すじをいためた). Second, it can mean 'line', referring to a long, narrow mark or a sequence of reasoning. For example: There's a line on the paper「紙に筋がある」(かみにすじがある). The word is versatile and context-dependent, so its meaning can shift based on usage. Another example: The story follows a clear line of reasoning「その話は筋が通っている」(そのはなしはすじがとおっている).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
805
Handwriting
kanji
箱Meaning
Box
Reading
hako
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)相Mutual
Example Word
本箱: bookshelf. The Japanese noun '本箱 (ほんばこ)' refers to a 'bookshelf' or a 'bookcase'. It is a compound word formed from '本 (ほん)' meaning 'book' and '箱 (はこ)' meaning 'box' or 'case'. This word is commonly used to describe furniture designed to store and organize books. For example: I bought a new bookshelf「新しい本箱を買いました」(あたらしいほんばこをかいました). The bookshelf is full of books「本箱は本でいっぱいです」(ほんばこはほんでいっぱいです). It can also refer to smaller storage containers for books, depending on the context.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
814
Handwriting
kanji
簡Meaning
Simplicity
Reading
kan
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)間Interval, Space
Example Word
簡単: easy. The Japanese adjectival noun '簡単 (かんたん)' means 'easy'. It is used to describe tasks, problems, or situations that are not difficult to understand or accomplish. This word is often used in casual and formal contexts alike. For example: This problem is easy「この問題は簡単です」(このもんだいはかんたんです). Cooking rice is easy「ご飯を炊くのは簡単です」(ごはんをた くのはかんたんです). Note that '簡単' can also imply simplicity or straightforwardness, as in '簡単な説明 (かんたんなせつめい) (simple explanation)'. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and is a versatile term for describing ease or simplicity.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
18JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1022
Handwriting
kanji
策Meaning
Plan, Policy
Reading
saku
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)朿
Example Word
政策: policy. The Japanese noun '政策 (せいさく)' refers to a 'policy', particularly in the context of government or organizational strategies and plans. It is used to describe a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an authority. For example: The government announced a new economic policy「政府は新しい経済政策を発表した」(せいふはあたらしいけいざいせいさくをはっぴょうした). This company has a strict environmental policy「この会社は厳しい環境政策を持っている」(このかいしゃはきびしいかんきょうせいさくをもっている). The term is often used in formal contexts and can apply to various fields such as economic, social, or foreign policy.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1104
Handwriting
kanji
算Meaning
Calculate
Reading
san
Parts
廾Twenty 目Eye ⺮Bamboo (竹)
Example Word
採算: profitability. The Japanese noun '採算 (さいさん)' refers to 'profitability' or the financial viability of a business or project. It is often used in economic or business contexts to discuss whether an endeavor is financially sustainable or worth pursuing. For example: The project's profitability is uncertain「そのプロジェクトの採算は不透明だ」(そのプロジェクトのさいさんはふとうめいだ). We need to consider profitability before proceeding「採算を考えてから進める必要がある」(さいさんをかんがえてからすすめるひつようがある). This term is commonly used in discussions about business strategies, investments, and financial planning.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
2Frequency
1109
Handwriting
kanji
築Meaning
Build, Fabricate
Reading
kizu
onyomiちくchiku
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)筑
Example Word
新築: new construction. The Japanese verbal noun '新築 (しんちく)' refers to the act of constructing a new building or the state of a building being newly constructed. It is commonly used in contexts related to real estate, housing, and architecture. For example: They are planning new construction「彼らは新築を計画しています」(かれらはしんちくをけいかくしています). This house is newly built「この家は新築です」(このいえはしんちくです). The term emphasizes the freshness and newness of the construction, often implying that the building has not been previously occupied or used.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1119
Handwriting
kanji
範Meaning
Model, Pattern
Reading
han
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)車Car 㔾
Example Word
模範: model. The Japanese noun '模範 (もはん)' means 'model' or 'example'. It refers to a standard or pattern that serves as a guide for behavior, actions, or performance. This word is often used in contexts where someone or something is being held up as an ideal to emulate. For example: He is a model student「彼は模範的な学生です」(かれはもはんてきながくせいです). Follow the model example「模範に従ってください」(もはんにしたがってください). The term can also be used in professional or educational settings to describe exemplary conduct or work.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1136
Handwriting
kanji
管Meaning
Pipe
Reading
kuda
onyomiかんkan
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)官Government, Bureaucrat
Example Word
保管: storage. The Japanese noun '保管 (ほかん)' means 'storage'. It refers to the act of keeping or storing something in a safe place for future use. This term is commonly used in contexts related to safekeeping, warehousing, or archiving items. For example: Please keep this document in storage「この書類を保管してください」(このしょるいをほかんしてください). The museum is responsible for the storage of ancient artifacts「博物館は古代の遺物の保管を担当しています」(はくぶつかんはこだいのいぶつのほかんをたんとうしています).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
1184
Handwriting
kanji
笛Meaning
Flute
Reading
fue
onyomiてきteki
Parts
竹Bamboo 由Reason
Example Word
笛: flute. The Japanese noun '笛 (ふえ)' refers to a 'flute', a musical instrument that produces sound from the flow of air across an opening. It is commonly used in traditional Japanese music, but can also refer to flutes in general. Example sentences: He plays the flute「彼は笛を吹く」(かれはふえをふく). The sound of the flute is beautiful「笛の音が美しい」(ふえのねがうつくしい). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that resembles the sound or shape of a flute, though this is less common.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
3Frequency
1281
Handwriting
kanji
筒Meaning
Pipe, Cylinder
Reading
tsutsu
onyomiとうtou
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)同Same
Example Word
封筒: envelope. The Japanese noun '封筒 (ふうとう)' refers to an 'envelope', a flat paper container used to hold letters or documents. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, such as mailing letters or storing important papers. Example sentences: Please put the letter in the envelope「手紙を封筒に入れてください」(てがみをふうとうにいれてください). I bought a pack of envelopes「封筒を一冊買いました」(ふうとうをいっさつかいました). The word is often paired with verbs like '入れる (いれる)' (to put in) or '送る (おくる)' (to send).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
9Frequency
1473
Handwriting
kanji
箇Meaning
Item, Counter for articles
Reading
ka
こko
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)固Hard
Example Word
箇国: countries. The Japanese suffix '箇国 (かこく)' is used to count or refer to multiple countries. It is often used in formal or written contexts, such as in legal documents, reports, or academic discussions. For example: three countries「三箇国」(さんかこく). This suffix is typically attached to numbers or quantifiers to specify the number of countries being discussed. It is important to note that '箇国' is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to '国 (くに)' when referring to countries. Example sentences: The treaty involves five countries「その条約は五箇国が関わっている」(そのじょうやくはごかこくがかかわっている). The survey covers ten countries「その調査は十箇国を対象としている」(そのちょうさはじゅっかこくをたいしょうとしている).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1525
Handwriting
kanji
籍Meaning
Enroll, Register
Reading
seki
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)耤
Example Word
戸籍: family register. The Japanese noun '戸籍 (こせき)' refers to the official family register system in Japan. It is a legal document that records vital information about individuals, such as birth, marriage, adoption, and death, and is used to establish family relationships and legal status. The 戸籍 is maintained by local government offices and is essential for various administrative procedures. Example sentences: I need to update my family register「戸籍を更新する必要があります」(こせきをこうしんするひつようがあります). The family register shows my parents' names「戸籍には私の両親の名前が載っています」(こせきにはわたしのりょうしんのなまえがのっています).
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
20JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1618
Handwriting
kanji
符Meaning
Token, Symbol
Reading
fu
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)付Attach
Example Word
切符: ticket. The Japanese noun '切符 (きっぷ)' refers to a 'ticket', typically used for transportation such as trains, buses, or airplanes. It can also refer to tickets for events or other services. This word is commonly used in daily life when purchasing or using tickets. For example: I bought a train ticket「電車の切符を買いました」(でんしゃのきっぷをかいました). Please show your ticket「切符を見せてください」(きっぷをみせてください). The word is straightforward and widely understood in contexts involving travel or entry to events.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
8Frequency
1629
Handwriting
kanji
箸Meaning
Chopsticks
Reading
hashi
onyomiちゃくchaku
Parts
⺮Bamboo (竹)者Someone
Example Word
箸: chopsticks. The Japanese noun '箸 (はし)' refers to 'chopsticks', which are utensils used for eating, particularly in East Asian cultures. Chopsticks are typically made of wood, bamboo, metal, or plastic and are used to pick up food. Example sentences: Please pass the chopsticks「箸を取ってください」(はしをとってください). These chopsticks are easy to use「この箸は使いやすいです」(このはしはつかいやすいです). In Japanese culture, proper handling of chopsticks is considered important, and there are specific etiquette rules associated with their use.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
15JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1733
Handwriting
kanji
簿Meaning
Notebook for record, Record book
Reading
bo
Example Word
名簿: roster. The Japanese noun '名簿 (めいぼ)' refers to a 'roster' or 'register', which is a list of names, typically used in formal or organizational contexts. It is commonly used in schools, companies, or events to keep track of participants, members, or attendees. For example: Please check the roster for your name「名簿に名前があるか確認してください」(めいぼになまえがあるかかくにんしてください). The teacher updated the class roster「先生がクラスの名簿を更新しました」(せんせいがクラスのめいぼをこうしんしました). This word is often associated with administrative or official settings.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
19JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1943
Handwriting
kanji
箋Meaning
Stationery
Reading
fuda
onyomiせんsen
Example Word
便箋: stationery. The Japanese noun '便箋 (びんせん)' refers to 'stationery' or specifically 'letter paper'. It is used to describe high-quality paper designed for writing letters or formal correspondence. This term is often associated with traditional Japanese aesthetics and is commonly used in formal or personal letter-writing contexts. For example: I bought some beautiful stationery「きれいな便箋を買いました」(きれいなびんせんをかいました). She wrote a letter on elegant stationery「彼女は上品な便箋に手紙を書いた」(かのじょはじょうひんなびんせんにてがみをかいた). Note that '便箋' is distinct from everyday paper and carries a sense of refinement.
Radical
竹
Stroke Count
14JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
2106
Handwriting
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