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kanji
彼Meaning
Third person pronoun, He
Reading
kunyomiかれkare
かのkano
onyomiひhi
Parts
彳Stop 皮Skin
Example Word
彼方: yonder. The Japanese pronoun '彼方 (かなた)' refers to a distant place or direction, often implying something far away or beyond immediate sight. It carries a poetic or literary nuance and is commonly used in formal or artistic contexts. For example: the stars in yonder sky「彼方の空の星」(かなたのそらのほし). The mountains in the distance「彼方の山々」(かなたのやまやま). This word is often used to evoke a sense of mystery or longing for something unreachable.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
19
Handwriting
kanji
後Meaning
After, Behind
Reading
kunyomiうしushi
のちnochi
onyomiごgo
こうkou
Parts
彳Stop 夂Late 幺Slight
Example Word
明々後日: day after tomorrow. The Japanese noun '明々後日 (しあさって)' refers to 'the day after tomorrow'. This word is used to specify a day that is two days after the current day. It is a more formal or specific term compared to '明後日 (あさって)', which also means 'the day after tomorrow'. Example sentences include: I will visit you the day after tomorrow「明々後日にあなたを訪ねます」(しあさってにあなたをたずねます). The meeting is scheduled for the day after tomorrow「会議は明々後日に予定されています」(かいぎはしあさってによていされています).
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
45
Handwriting
kanji
御Meaning
Honorable, General honorific term
Reading
kunyomiおo
おんon
onyomiごgo
ぎょgyo
Parts
彳Stop 卸Wholesale
Example Word
御陰: thanks. The Japanese noun '御陰 (おかげ)' means 'thanks' or 'owing to'. It is used to express gratitude or to indicate that something positive has happened because of someone or something else. It often carries a nuance of appreciation or acknowledgment of help or support. For example: Thanks to you, I succeeded「あなたのおかげで成功しました」(あなたのおかげでせいこうしました). Thanks to the rain, the plants grew well「雨のおかげで植物がよく育ちました」(あめのおかげでしょくぶつがよくそだちました). Note that 'おかげ' can also be used sarcastically to imply that something negative happened because of someone or something, though this usage is less common.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
54
Handwriting
kanji
得Meaning
Acquire
Reading
kunyomiうu
えe
onyomiとくtoku
Parts
彳Stop 㝵
Example Word
得: advantage or gain. The Japanese adjectival noun '得 (とく)' primarily means 'gain' or 'advantage'. It is used to describe something that is beneficial or profitable. This word often appears in contexts related to benefits, profits, or advantageous situations. For example: This plan has many advantages「この計画は得が多い」(このけいかくはとくがおおい). It is not profitable to do that「それは得にならない」(それはとくにならない). Note that '得' can also be used in compound words like '得する (とくする)' meaning 'to profit' or 'to benefit'.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
139
Handwriting
kanji
待Meaning
Wait
Reading
kunyomiまma
onyomiたいtai
Parts
寺Temple 彳Stop
Example Word
待つ: wait. The Japanese verb '待つ (まつ)' means 'to wait'. It is used to describe the action of staying in a place or delaying action until a particular time or event occurs. This verb is commonly used in everyday conversations and can be paired with various particles to indicate what or whom one is waiting for. For example: I will wait for you「あなたを待つ」(あなたをまつ). Please wait a moment「ちょっと待ってください」(ちょっとまってください). The verb can also be used in more abstract contexts, such as waiting for an opportunity or waiting for something to happen. It is important to note that '待つ' is often used in its te-form '待って (まって)' when making requests or giving instructions.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
241
Handwriting
kanji
役Meaning
Duty
Reading
onyomiえきeki
やくyaku
Parts
彳Stop 殳Pike
Example Word
役立つ: useful. The Japanese verb '役立つ (やくだつ)' means 'to be useful' or 'to serve a purpose'. It is often used to describe something or someone that provides practical help or value in a specific situation. For example: This book is useful for studying「この本は勉強に役立つ」(このほんはべんきょうにやくだつ). His advice was very useful「彼のアドバイスはとても役立った」(かれのアドバイスはとてもやくだった). The verb can also be used in its negative form to indicate something is not useful, as in '役立たない (やくだたない) (not useful)'.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
354
Handwriting
kanji
従Meaning
Follow, Obey
Reading
kunyomiしたがshitaga
onyomiじゅうjuu
しょうshou
じゅju
Parts
彳Stop 䒑Herbs 龰Stop (止)
Example Word
従業: employment. The Japanese noun '従業 (じゅうぎょう)' refers to 'employment' or 'working'. It is often used in formal or business contexts to describe the state of being employed or the act of working for a company or organization. For example: He is seeking employment「彼は従業を求めている」(かれはじゅうぎょうをもとめている). The company provides stable employment「その会社は安定した従業を提供する」(そのかいしゃはあんていしたじゅうぎょうをていきょうする). Note that this term is more formal and less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to words like '仕事 (しごと)' (work/job).
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
466
Handwriting
kanji
徳Meaning
Virtue
Reading
onyomiとくtoku
Parts
彳Stop 十Ten 罒Net 心Heart
Example Word
道徳: morality. The Japanese noun '道徳 (どうとく)' refers to 'morality' or 'ethical principles'. It is used to describe the system of values and principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior. This term is often used in discussions about societal norms, personal ethics, and philosophical teachings. For example: Morality is important in society「道徳は社会で重要です」(どうとくはしゃかいでじゅうようです). Teaching morality to children is essential「子供に道徳を教えることは大切です」(こどもにどうとくをおしえることはたいせつです). The word is commonly used in educational and philosophical contexts.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
513
Handwriting
kanji
往Meaning
Journey, Go on
Reading
onyomiおうou
Parts
彳Stop 主Master
Example Word
往復: roundtrip. The Japanese noun '往復 (おうふく)' refers to a round trip, meaning going to a destination and returning. It is commonly used in contexts like transportation (e.g., train or plane tickets) or communication (e.g., letters or emails). For example: I bought a round-trip ticket「往復のチケットを買いました」(おうふく のチケットをかいました). The round-trip fare is 5,000 yen「往復料金は5000円です」(おうふくりょうきんはごせんえんです). This word can also metaphorically describe the back-and-forth nature of communication or exchanges.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
573
Handwriting
kanji
微Meaning
Slight, Delicate
Reading
kunyomiかすkasu
onyomiびbi
Parts
彳Stop
Example Word
微笑: smile. The Japanese noun '微笑 (びしょう)' refers to a 'smile', particularly a gentle or faint smile. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a subtle, soft, or serene expression. For example: Her smile was gentle「彼女の微笑は優しかった」(かのじょのびしょうはやさしかった). The painting captured a faint smile「その絵はかすかな微笑をとらえていた」(そのえはかす かなびしょうをとらえていた). This word carries a nuance of quiet beauty and is less commonly used in casual conversation compared to '笑顔 (えがお)', which is a more general term for a smile.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
619
Handwriting
kanji
徒Meaning
Follower, Junior
Reading
onyomiとto
Parts
彳Stop 走Run
Example Word
徒歩: walking. The Japanese noun '徒歩 (とほ)' refers to the act of walking or traveling on foot. It is commonly used to describe a mode of transportation or the distance that can be covered by walking. For example: It's a 10-minute walk「徒歩10分です」(とほじゅっぷんです). I went to the station on foot「徒歩で駅に行きました」(とほでえきにいきました). This term is often used in directions or when discussing travel times, emphasizing that no vehicles are involved.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
4Frequency
815
Handwriting
kanji
復Meaning
Restore
Reading
onyomiふくfuku
Parts
彳Stop 复
Example Word
復習: review. The Japanese verbal noun '復習 (ふくしゅう)' means 'review' or 'revision'. It refers to the act of going over previously learned material to reinforce understanding or memory. This term is commonly used in educational contexts, such as studying for exams or practicing skills. For example: I will review the lesson「復習をします」(ふくしゅうをします). She reviewed her notes before the test「彼女はテスト前にノートを復習した」(かのじょはテストまえにノートをふくしゅうした). The word emphasizes the repetition of learning to ensure retention and mastery.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N2Grade
5Frequency
867
Handwriting
kanji
律Meaning
Law, Rhythm
Reading
onyomiりつritsu
りちrichi
Parts
彳Stop 聿Brush
Example Word
法律: law. The Japanese noun '法律 (ほうりつ)' refers to 'law' in the sense of a system of rules established by a government or authority. It is used to describe legal statutes, regulations, or the body of laws governing a society. This term is often used in formal or legal contexts. For example: This law protects the environment「この法律は環境を守る」(このほうりつはかんきょうをまもる). He studies law at university「彼は大学で法律を勉強している」(かれはだいがくでほうりつをべんきょうしている). The nuance of '法律' is broader than specific rules or regulations, as it refers to the overall legal framework.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1095
Handwriting
kanji
徴Meaning
Levy, Symptom
Reading
onyomiちょうchou
Parts
彳Stop 山Mountain 王King 攵Strike
Example Word
徴収: collection. The Japanese noun '徴収 (ちょうしゅう)' refers to the act of collecting something, typically fees, taxes, or dues, often in an official or mandatory capacity. It is commonly used in contexts involving government or organizational procedures. For example: The government collects taxes「政府は税金を徴収する」(せいふはぜいきんをちょうしゅうする). The company collects membership fees「会社は会費を徴収する」(かいしゃはかいひをちょうしゅうする). This term is formal and is often used in administrative or legal contexts.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
14JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1266
Handwriting
kanji
徹Meaning
Penetrate, Go through
Reading
onyomiてつtetsu
Parts
彳Stop 育Raise, Grow 攵Strike
Example Word
徹底: thoroughness. The Japanese noun '徹底 (てってい)' means 'thoroughness' or 'completeness'. It refers to the quality of being thorough, meticulous, or exhaustive in carrying out a task or understanding a concept. This word is often used in contexts where attention to detail and leaving no stone unturned are emphasized. For example: The company emphasizes thoroughness in its training「その会社は徹底を訓練に重視する」(そのかいしゃはてっていをくんれんにじゅうしする). His research is known for its thoroughness「彼の研究は徹底で知られている」(かれのけんきゅうはてっていでしられている). The word can also imply a sense of rigor or intensity in approach.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1312
Handwriting
kanji
徐Meaning
Slowly, Gradually
Reading
kunyomiおもむomomu
onyomiじょjo
Parts
彳Stop 余Excess
Example Word
徐々: gradually. The Japanese noun '徐々 (じょじょ)' means 'gradually'. It is used to describe something that happens slowly over time, step by step, or in a steady progression. This word is often used in contexts where change or development occurs at a measured pace. For example: The pain gradually subsided「痛みが徐々に和らいだ」(いたみがじょじょにやわらいだ). The company is gradually expanding its business「会社は徐々に事業を拡大している」(かいしゃはじょじょにじぎょうをかくだいしている). Note that '徐々' is often paired with particles like 'に' to function as an adverb in sentences.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1645
Handwriting
kanji
径Meaning
Path, Diameter
Reading
onyomiけいkei
Parts
彳Stop 圣Holy
Example Word
直径: diameter. The Japanese noun '直径 (ちょっけい)' refers to the 'diameter' of a circle or sphere, which is the length of a straight line passing from one side to the other through the center. It is commonly used in mathematical, engineering, and everyday contexts. For example: The diameter of this circle is 10 cm「この円の直径は10センチです」(このえんのちょっけいは10センチです). Please measure the diameter of the pipe「パイプの直径を測ってください」(パイプのちょっけいをはかってください). This word is specific to the concept of diameter and does not have unrelated meanings.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
1755
Handwriting
kanji
循Meaning
Circulate, Sequential
Reading
onyomiじゅんjun
Parts
彳Stop 盾Shield
Example Word
循環: circulation. The Japanese noun '循環 (じゅんかん)' means 'circulation'. It refers to the movement or flow of something in a circular or recurring pattern. This word is commonly used in contexts such as blood circulation, environmental cycles, or the circulation of goods and money. For example: blood circulation is important for health「血液の循環は健康に重要です」(けつえきのじゅんかんはけんこうにじゅうようです). The circulation of money stimulates the economy「お金の循環が経済を活性化します」(おかねのじゅんかんがけいざいをかっせいかします). It can also be used metaphorically to describe the cyclical nature of events or ideas.
Radical
彳
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
2068
Handwriting