Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 田
kanji
男Meaning
Man
Reading
otoko
onyomiだんdan
なんnan
Parts
田Rice field 力Power
Example Word
男: man. The Japanese noun '男 (おとこ)' means 'man'. It refers to an adult human male. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and can be used to describe someone's gender, role, or identity. For example: that man is tall「あの男は背が高い」(あのおとこはせがたかい). He is a strong man「彼は強い男だ」(かれはつよいおとこだ). The word can also be used in compound words, such as '男の子 (おとこのこ)' (boy) or '男らしい (おとこらしい)' (manly).
Radical
田
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
86
Handwriting
kanji
田Meaning
Rice field
Reading
ta
onyomiでんden
Parts
十Ten 口Mouth
Example Word
田: rice field. The Japanese noun '田 (た)' refers to a 'rice field' or 'paddy field'. It specifically denotes a field where rice is cultivated, which is a common agricultural practice in Japan. This word is often used in compound words related to farming or rural areas. For example: there is a rice field near my house「私の家の近くに田がある」(わたしのいえのちかくにたがある). The rice fields are beautiful in the summer「夏の田は美しい」(なつのたはうつくしい). The word can also appear in names of places or surnames, reflecting the historical importance of rice cultivation in Japanese culture.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
100
Handwriting
kanji
町Meaning
Town
Reading
machi
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
田Rice field 丁Street
Example Word
下町: downtown. The Japanese noun '下町 (したまち)' refers to the traditional downtown or lower-lying areas of a city, often associated with older neighborhoods, working-class communities, and a sense of local culture and history. These areas are typically contrasted with more modern or upscale districts. For example: I live in the downtown area「私は下町に住んでいます」(わたしはしたまちにすんでいます). The downtown has a nostalgic atmosphere「下町は懐かしい雰囲気があります」(したまちはなつかしいふんいきがあります). The term often evokes images of narrow streets, small shops, and a close-knit community.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
211
Handwriting
kanji
申Meaning
Report
Reading
mou
onyomiしんshin
Parts
日Day, Sun 丨Stick
Example Word
申し込み: application. The Japanese noun '申し込み (もうしこみ)' means 'application'. It refers to the act of applying for something, such as a service, event, or membership. This word is commonly used in formal or business contexts. For example: I submitted an application for the event「イベントに申し込みをした」(イベントにもうしこみをした). Please fill out the application form「申し込み用紙に記入してください」(もうしこみようしにきにゅうしてください). The term can also imply a request or proposal, depending on the context.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
221
Handwriting
kanji
由Meaning
Reason
Reading
yoshi
onyomiゆうyuu
ゆyu
Parts
十Ten 口Mouth
Example Word
経由: via. The Japanese verbal noun '経由 ( けいゆ)' means 'via' or 'by way of'. It is used to indicate the route or means through which something is done or achieved. This term is commonly used in contexts involving travel, communication, or processes. For example: I will go to Osaka via Kyoto「京都経由で大阪に行きます」(きょうとけいゆでおおさかにいきます). The package was sent via airmail「その小包は航空便経由で送られました」(そのこづつみはこうくうびんけいゆでおくられました). It can also be used metaphorically to describe indirect methods or channels.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
278
Handwriting
kanji
番Meaning
Turn
Reading
ban
Parts
田Rice field 米Rice 丿Katakana no
Example Word
番号: number. The Japanese noun '番号 (ばんごう)' means 'number'. It refers to a numerical identifier used for various purposes, such as phone numbers, identification numbers, or serial numbers. For example: What is your phone number?「あなたの電話番号は何ですか?」(あなたのでんわばんごうはなんですか?). Please write your student number here「ここに学生番号を書いてください」(ここにがくせいばんごうをかいてください). This word is commonly used in formal and informal contexts to refer to any kind of numerical identifier.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
300
Handwriting