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kanji
男Meaning
Man
Reading
kunyomiおとこotoko
onyomiだんdan
なんnan
Parts
田Rice field 力Power
Example Word
次男: second son. The Japanese noun '次男 (じなん)' refers to the 'second son' in a family. It is used to specify the birth order of sons, with '次男' being the second male child. This term is often used in formal or familial contexts to describe family structure or inheritance. For example: His second son is a doctor「彼の次男は医者です」(かれのじなんはいしゃです). The second son inherited the family business「次男が家業を継ぎました」(じなんがかぎょうをつぎました). Note that '次男' is distinct from '長男 (ちょうなん)', which refers to the eldest son.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
86
Handwriting
kanji
田Meaning
Rice field
Reading
kunyomiたta
onyomiでんden
Parts
十Ten 口Mouth
Example Word
田植え: rice planting. The Japanese verbal noun '田植え (たうえ)' refers to the act of planting rice seedlings in a paddy field. This term is deeply rooted in Japanese agriculture and culture, as rice has been a staple food in Japan for centuries. The process of '田植え' is typically carried out during the rainy season in early summer. For example: Rice planting is hard work「田植えは大変な仕事です」(たうえはたいへんなしごとです). They started rice planting early in the morning「彼らは朝早く田植えを始めました」(かれらはあさはやくたうえをはじめました). This term is often used in contexts related to farming, rural life, and traditional Japanese practices.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
100
Handwriting
kanji
町Meaning
Town
Reading
kunyomiまちmachi
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
田Rice field 丁Street
Example Word
町: town. The Japanese noun '町 (まち)' refers to a 'town' or a smaller urban area, typically larger than a village but smaller than a city. It is commonly used to describe a populated area with a sense of community. For example: I live in a small town「私は小さな町に住んでいます」(わたしはちいさなまちにすんでいます). This town is very quiet「この町はとても静かです」(このまちはとてもしずかです). The word can also refer to a specific district or neighborhood within a larger city, such as 'Ginza is a famous district in Tokyo'「銀座は東京の有名な町です」(ぎんざはとうきょうのゆうめいなまちです).
Radical
田
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N4Grade
1Frequency
211
Handwriting
kanji
申Meaning
Report
Reading
kunyomiもう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
kunyomiよしyoshi
onyomiゆうyuu
ゆyu
Parts
十Ten 口Mouth
Example Word
不自由: discomfort. The Japanese verbal noun '不自由 (ふじゆう)' primarily means 'discomfort' or 'inconvenience'. It refers to a state of being unable to do something freely or comfortably, often due to physical, mental, or situational constraints. This word is commonly used to describe a lack of freedom or difficulty in performing actions. For example: He feels discomfort due to his injury「彼はけがで不自由を感じている」(かれはけがでふじゆうをかんじている). Living without electricity is inconvenient「電気がない生活は不自由だ」(でんきがないせいかつはふじゆうだ). The word can also imply a sense of dependency or limitation, such as in the phrase '不自由な体 (ふじゆうなからだ)', meaning 'a body with disabilities'.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
278
Handwriting
kanji
番Meaning
Turn
Reading
onyomiばんban
Parts
田Rice field 米Rice 丿Katakana no
Example Word
一番: most. The Japanese adverb '一番 (いちばん)' means 'most' or 'number one'. It is used to indicate the highest degree of something, often in comparisons. For example: This is the most delicious「これが一番美味しい」(これがいちばんおいしい). She is the fastest「彼女が一番速い」(かのじょがいちばんはやい). It can also be used to indicate the first in a sequence, such as in '一番目 (いちばんめ) (first in order)'. The word is versatile and can be used in various contexts to emphasize superiority or priority.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
2Frequency
300
Handwriting
kanji
界Meaning
World
Reading
onyomiかいkai
Parts
田Rice field 介Mediate, Jammed in
Example Word
境界: boundary. The Japanese noun '境界 (きょうかい)' refers to a boundary or border, often used to describe a physical or conceptual line separating two areas, ideas, or states. It can be used in various contexts, such as geographical boundaries, personal limits, or abstract distinctions. For example: the boundary between the two countries「二つの国の境界」(ふたつのくにのきょうかい). The boundary between dreams and reality「夢と現実の境界」(ゆめとげんじつのきょうかい). This word is commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, emphasizing the idea of separation or division.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
309
Handwriting
kanji
画Meaning
Picture
Reading
onyomiかくkaku
がga
Parts
一One 凵Open box 由Reason
Example Word
絵画: painting. The Japanese noun '絵画 (かいが)' refers to 'painting' as an art form. It is used to describe works of art created with paint, typically on canvas or paper. This term is often used in formal or artistic contexts. For example: I like this painting「この絵画が好きです」(このかいががすきです). The museum has many paintings「美術館には多くの絵画があります」(びじゅつかんにはおおくのかいががあります). The word can also refer to the broader category of visual art, but it is most commonly associated with painted works.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
384
Handwriting
kanji
異Meaning
Rare, Different
Reading
kunyomiことkoto
onyomiいi
Parts
田Rice field 井Well
Example Word
異性: opposite sex. The Japanese noun '異性 (いせい)' refers to the 'opposite sex'. It is commonly used in contexts discussing relationships, gender dynamics, or biological distinctions. For example: He is interested in the opposite sex「彼は異性に興味がある」(かれはいせいに関心がある). The event is for people of the opposite sex to meet「そのイベントは異性が出会うためのものです」(そのイベントはいせいがであうためのものです). This term is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
453
Handwriting
kanji
留Meaning
Stay, Detain
Reading
kunyomiとto
onyomiりゅうryuu
るru
Example Word
留学生: foreign student. The Japanese noun '留学生 (りゅうがくせい)' means 'foreign student'. This term refers to a student who is studying in a country other than their own, typically for higher education or long term study programs. It is a common term used in Japanese campuses and academic contexts. For example: He is a foreign student from China「彼は中国からの留学生です」(かれはちゅうごくからのりゅうがくせいです).The university has many foreign students「その大学には留学生がたくさんいます」(そのだいがくにはりゅうがくせいがたくさんいます).The word is a combination of '留学'(りゅうがく), meaning 'studying abroad', and '生'(せい), meaning 'student' or 'life'.
Radical
田
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
5Frequency
626
Handwriting
kanji
甲Meaning
Armor, Shell
Reading
kunyomiかka
onyomiこうkou
かんkan
Parts
田Rice field ｜
Example Word
甲: shell or first. The Japanese noun '甲 (こう)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to the shell of a turtle or tortoise, often used in traditional contexts or literature. For example: the turtle's shell is hard「亀の甲は硬い」(かめのこうはかたい). The second meaning is 'first' in a sequence, such as in the traditional ordering system (甲, 乙, 丙, etc.), which is similar to 'A, B, C' in English. For example: this is the first item「これは甲の項目です」(これはこうのこうもくです). The word is also used in compound words like '甲羅 (こうら)' (shell) or '甲乙 (こうおつ)' (first and second).
Radical
田
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
696
Handwriting
kanji
畳Meaning
Tatami, Fold up
Reading
kunyomiたたtata
たたみtatami
onyomiじょうjou
Parts
田Rice field 冝
Example Word
畳む: fold. The Japanese verb '畳む (たたむ)' means 'to fold'. This verb is commonly used when referring to folding objects such as clothes, paper, or other foldable items. It can also be used metaphorically to describe closing or ending something, such as a business or an event. For example: I folded the laundry「洗濯物を畳んだ」(せんたくものをたたんだ). She folded the letter and put it in the envelope「彼女は手紙を畳んで封筒に入れた」(かのじょはてがみをたたんでふうとうにいれた). The company decided to fold the project「会社はそのプロジェクトを畳むことにした」(かいしゃはそのプロジェクトをたたむことにした).
Radical
田
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
983
Handwriting
kanji
畑Meaning
Field
Reading
kunyomiはたhata
はたけhatake
Parts
火Fire 田Rice field
Example Word
畑: field. The Japanese noun '畑 (はたけ)' refers to a cultivated field, typically used for growing crops or vegetables. It is distinct from rice fields, which are referred to as '田 (た)'. This word is commonly used in agricultural contexts or when discussing farming. For example: The farmer works in the field「農夫は畑で働く」(のうふははたけではたらく). We grow vegetables in the field「私たちは畑で野菜を育てる」(わたしたちははたけでやさいをそだてる). Note that '畑' can also metaphorically refer to a specialized field of expertise, such as '彼は科学の畑で働いている (かれはかがくのはたけではたらいている)' (He works in the field of science).
Radical
田
Stroke Count
9JLPT
UnknownGrade
3Frequency
1077
Handwriting
kanji
略Meaning
Abbreviation, Strategy
Reading
onyomiりゃくryaku
Parts
田Rice field 各Each
Example Word
略: abbreviation. The Japanese noun '略 (りゃく)' refers to an abbreviation or a shortened form of something. It is commonly used in contexts where something is being summarized or condensed, such as in the names of organizations, titles, or technical terms. For example: This is an abbreviation of the company name「これは会社名の略です」(これはかいしゃめいのりゃくです). The abbreviation for 'United Nations' is 'UN'「国際連合の略はUNです」(こくさいれんごうのりゃくはUNです). It can also imply simplification or omission of details, as in: He explained it in a simplified way「彼はそれを略して説明した」(かれ はそれをりゃくしてせつめいした).
Radical
田
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
1148
Handwriting