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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 竹

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Laugh

    Reading

    kunyomi

    e

    わら

    wara

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Cereal

    Example Word

    可笑しな: strange. The Japanese determiner '可笑しな (おかしな)' means 'strange' or 'odd'. It is used to describe something that is unusual, peculiar, or out of the ordinary. This word often carries a slightly humorous or lighthearted nuance, depending on the context. For example: That's a strange story「それは可笑しな話だ」(それはおかしなはなしだ). He has a strange habit「彼は可笑しな癖がある」(かれはおかしなくせがある). Note that '可笑しな' is typically used before a noun to describe its quality, as in '可笑しな人 (おかしなひと) (strange person)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    143

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equal

    Reading

    kunyomiひと

    hito

    ra

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    164

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ordinal number

    Reading

    onyomiだい

    dai

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Younger brother

    Example Word

    落第: failure or flunking. The Japanese verbal noun '落第 (らくだい)' refers to failing or flunking, particularly in an academic context. It is commonly used to describe failing an exam, a course, or not meeting the required standards to advance to the next level. For example: He failed the exam「彼は試験に落第した」(かれはしけんにらくだいした). If you don't study, you'll flunk「勉強しないと落第するよ」(べんきょうしないとらくだいするよ). This term carries a strong connotation of not meeting expectations and is often used in educational settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    173

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Answer

    Reading

    kunyomiこた

    kota

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Fit, Match Bamboo

    Example Word

    問答: dialogue. The Japanese verbal noun '問答 (もんどう)' refers to a dialogue or discussion, typically involving questions and answers. It is often used to describe a formal or philosophical exchange of ideas, but can also be used in everyday contexts. For example: The teacher and student had a dialogue「先生と生徒が問答した」(せんせいとせいとがもんどうした). The politicians engaged in a heated discussion「政治家たちが激しい問答をした」(せいじかたちがはげしいもんどうをした). The word can also imply a back-and-forth exchange, sometimes with a sense of debate or argument.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    392

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Season, Node

    Reading

    kunyomiふし

    fushi

    onyomiせつ

    setsu

    せち

    sechi

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Instant, Immediate

    Example Word

    調節: adjustment. The Japanese verbal noun '調節 (ちょうせつ)' means 'adjustment'. It refers to the act of regulating, controlling, or fine-tuning something to achieve a desired state or condition. This word is commonly used in contexts involving mechanical devices, environmental conditions, or personal habits. For example: I adjusted the temperature「温度を調節した」(おんどをちょうせつした). He adjusted the volume of the music「彼は音楽の音量を調節した」(かれはおんがくのおんりょうをちょうせつした). It can also be used metaphorically, such as adjusting one's schedule or lifestyle.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    648

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Brush

    Reading

    kunyomiふで

    fude

    onyomiひつ

    hitsu

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Brush

    Example Word

    万年筆: fountain pen. The Japanese noun '万年筆 (まんねんひつ)' refers to a 'fountain pen'. This term is used to describe a type of pen that uses liquid ink stored in a reservoir, which is fed to the nib through capillary action. Fountain pens are often associated with elegance and are commonly used for formal writing or calligraphy. Example sentences: I bought a new fountain pen「新しい万年筆を買いました」(あたらしいまんねんひつをかいました). This fountain pen writes smoothly「この万年筆は書きやすいです」(このまんねんひつはかきやすいです).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    665

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bamboo

    Reading

    kunyomiたけ

    take

    onyomiちく

    chiku

    Parts

    Barb 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

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    705

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cage, Basket

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    かご

    kago

    こも

    komo

    onyomiろう

    rou

    ru

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)

    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

    Stroke Count

    22

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    712

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Muscle, Tendon

    Reading

    kunyomiすじ

    suji

    onyomiきん

    kin

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)

    Example Word

    筋肉: muscle. The Japanese noun '筋肉 (きんにく)' means 'muscle'. It refers to the tissue in the body that contracts to produce movement. This word is commonly used in contexts related to anatomy, fitness, and health. For example: He has strong muscles「彼は筋肉が強い」(かれはきんにくがつよい). I need to exercise to build muscle「筋肉をつけるために運動が必要だ」(きんにくをつけるためにうんどうがひつようだ). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe strength or effort, as in '筋肉労働 (きんにくろうどう) (manual labor)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    805

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Box

    Reading

    kunyomiはこ

    hako

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Mutual

    Example Word

    箱: box. The Japanese noun '箱 (はこ)' means 'box'. It refers to a container, typically with a lid, used for storing or transporting items. This word is commonly used in everyday contexts, such as packaging, storage, or even metaphorically. For example: Please put it in the box「それを箱に入れてください」(それをはこにいれてください). This box is heavy「この箱は重い」(このはこはおもい). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '郵便箱 (ゆうびんばこ)' (mailbox) or '宝石箱 (ほうせきばこ)' (jewelry box).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    814

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Simplicity

    Reading

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Interval, Space

    Example Word

    書簡: letter. The Japanese noun '書簡 (しょかん)' refers to a 'letter' or 'written correspondence'. It is a formal term often used to describe written communications, particularly in a literary or historical context. This word is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to '手紙 (てがみ)', which also means 'letter'. Example sentences: I received a letter from my teacher「先生から書簡を受け取りました」(せんせいからしょかんをうけとりました). He wrote a letter to his friend「彼は友達に書簡を書いた」(かれはともだちにしょかんをかいた).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1022

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plan, Policy

    Reading

    onyomiさく

    saku

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)

    Example Word

    策: plan. The Japanese noun '策 (さく)' means 'plan' or 'scheme'. It refers to a carefully devised strategy or course of action designed to achieve a specific goal. This word is often used in formal or strategic contexts, such as business, politics, or problem-solving. For example: We need a new plan「新しい策が必要だ」(あたらしいさくがひつようだ). His plan was successful「彼の策は成功した」(かれのさくはせいこうした). The word can also imply a level of cunning or cleverness in the plan, depending on the context.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1104

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Calculate

    Reading

    onyomiさん

    san

    Parts

    Twenty Eye Bamboo (竹)

    Example Word

    割り算: division. The Japanese verbal noun '割り算 (わりざん)' refers to the mathematical operation of division. It is commonly used in educational contexts, such as in math classes or when explaining arithmetic operations. For example: I learned division in school today「今日学校で割り算を習った」(きょうがっこうでわりざんをならった). Division is harder than multiplication「割り算は掛け算より難しい」(わりざんはかけざんよりむずかしい). This term is often used alongside other arithmetic operations like addition (足し算, たしざん), subtraction (引き算, ひきざん), and multiplication (掛け算, かけざん).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    1109

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Build, Fabricate

    Reading

    kunyomiきず

    kizu

    onyomiちく

    chiku

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)

    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

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1119

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model, Pattern

    Reading

    onyomiはん

    han

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Car

    Example Word

    範囲: range. The Japanese noun '範囲 (はんい)' means 'range'. It refers to the extent or scope of something, such as a physical area, a set of values, or a field of activity. This word is commonly used in both everyday and technical contexts. For example: the range of the mountains「山の範囲」(やまのはんい). The temperature range is wide「温度の範囲は広い」(おんどのはんいはひろい). It can also be used metaphorically, as in 'the range of his knowledge is impressive'「彼の知識の範囲はすごい」(かれのちしきのはんいはすごい).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1136

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pipe

    Reading

    kunyomiくだ

    kuda

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Government, Bureaucrat

    Example Word

    管理: management. The Japanese verbal noun '管理 (かんり)' means 'management'. It refers to the act of controlling, overseeing, or administering something, such as a business, property, or system. This word is commonly used in professional and organizational contexts. For example: He is in charge of the management of the company「彼は会社の管理を担当しています」(かれはかいしゃのかんりをたんとうしています). Proper management of resources is essential「資源の適切な管理が不可欠です」(しげんのてきせつなかんりがふかけつです). The word can also be used in contexts like 'time management' (時間管理, じかんかんり) or 'stress management' (ストレス管理, ストレスかんり).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1184

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flute

    Reading

    kunyomiふえ

    fue

    onyomiてき

    teki

    Parts

    Bamboo 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

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1281

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pipe, Cylinder

    Reading

    kunyomiつつ

    tsutsu

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)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

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1473

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Item, Counter for articles

    Reading

    onyomi

    ka

    ko

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)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

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1525

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enroll, Register

    Reading

    onyomiせき

    seki

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)

    Example Word

    国籍: nationality. The Japanese noun '国籍 (こくせき)' refers to the legal status of belonging to a particular nation or country. It is commonly used in contexts related to citizenship, legal documents, or discussions about one's country of origin. For example: What is your nationality?「あなたの国籍は何ですか?」(あなたのこくせきはなんですか?). He has dual nationality「彼は二重国籍を持っています」(かれはにじゅうこくせきをもっています). The word is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    20

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1618

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Token, Symbol

    Reading

    onyomi

    fu

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)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

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1629

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chopsticks

    Reading

    kunyomiはし

    hashi

    onyomiちゃく

    chaku

    Parts

    Bamboo (竹)Someone

    Example Word

    割り箸: chopsticks. The Japanese noun '割り箸 (わりばし)' refers to disposable wooden chopsticks that are typically used in Japanese cuisine. These chopsticks are made from a single piece of wood that is partially split down the middle, allowing the user to easily separate them into two individual chopsticks. They are commonly found in restaurants, bento boxes, and for takeout meals. Example sentences: Please use these disposable chopsticks「この割り箸を使ってください」(このわりばしをつかってください). The restaurant provides disposable chopsticks「そのレストランは割り箸を提供します」(そのレストランはわりばしをていきょうします).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1733

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fervent, Devoted

    Reading

    kunyomiあつ

    atsu

    onyomiとく

    toku

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1842

    Handwriting

    kanji

    簿

    Meaning

    Notebook for record, Record book

    Reading

    onyomi

    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

    Stroke Count

    19

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1943

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stationery

    Reading

    kunyomiふだ

    fuda

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Example Word

    箋: paper. The Japanese noun '箋 (せん)' refers to a small piece of paper, often used for writing notes, labels, or memos. It can also refer to a slip of paper used in traditional Japanese contexts, such as for writing poetry or as a bookmark. For example: I wrote a note on a slip of paper「箋にメモを書いた」(せんにめもをかいた). The poem was written on a small piece of paper「その詩は箋に書かれていた」(そのしはせんにかかれていた). This word is often used in formal or literary contexts and is less common in everyday conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2106

    Handwriting

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