Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 广
kanji
度Meaning
Degrees, Times
Reading
tabi
onyomiどdo
たくtaku
Parts
广Dotted cliff 又Again 廿Twenty
Example Word
二度と: never. The Japanese adverb '二度と (にどと)' means 'never again' or 'never'. It is used to express that something will not happen again in the future. This word carries a strong sense of finality and is often used in negative contexts. For example: I will never forget you「二度とあなたを忘れない」(にどとあなたをわすれない). He said he would never return「彼は二度と戻らないと言った」(かれはにどともどらないといった). Note that '二度と' is typically used with negative verb forms to emphasize that an action will not be repeated.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
58
Handwriting
kanji
座Meaning
Sit, Seat
Reading
suwa
onyomiざza
Parts
广Dotted cliff 坐
Example Word
座敷: tatami room. The Japanese noun '座敷 (ざしき)' refers to a traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring. This type of room is commonly found in Japanese homes, inns, and tea houses. It is often used for formal gatherings, tea ceremonies, or as a living space. The term can also imply a sense of formality or traditional Japanese aesthetics. Example sentences: The tatami room is spacious「座敷は広いです」(ざしきはひろいです). We had tea in the tatami room「座敷でお茶を飲みました」(ざしきでおちゃをのみました).
Radical
广
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
6Frequency
293
Handwriting
kanji
底Meaning
Bottom
Reading
soko
onyomiていtei
Parts
广Dotted cliff 氐
Example Word
到底: cannot. The Japanese adverb '到底 (とうてい)' is used to express that something is absolutely impossible or cannot be done under any circumstances. It is often used in negative sentences to emphasize the impossibility of an action or situation. For example: I cannot possibly understand「到底理解できない」(とうていりかいできない). It is impossible to finish this by today「到底今日中には終わらない」(とうていきょうじゅうにはおわらない). This adverb carries a strong sense of finality and is typically used in formal or written contexts.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
373
Handwriting
kanji
庭Meaning
Garden
Reading
niwa
onyomiていtei
Parts
广Dotted cliff 廷Court
Example Word
家庭: family or home. The Japanese noun '家庭 (かてい)' refers to both 'home' and 'family', depending on the context. It emphasizes the domestic environment or household, often including the family unit living together. For example: My home is peaceful「私の家庭は平和です」(わたしのかていはへいわです). A happy family「幸せな家庭」(しあわせなかてい). It is commonly used in contexts discussing family life, household management, or domestic situations. The word carries a sense of warmth and togetherness, often implying a close-knit family unit.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N3Grade
3Frequency
402
Handwriting
kanji
店Meaning
Shop
Reading
mise
たなtana
onyomiてんten
Parts
广Dotted cliff 占Fortune telling
Example Word
書店: bookstore. The Japanese noun '書店 (しょてん)' refers to a 'bookstore', a place where books are sold. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to a shop that specializes in selling books. It can be used in various contexts, such as asking for directions to a bookstore or discussing where to buy a specific book. For example: I bought this novel at the bookstore「この小説は書店で買いました」(このしょうせつはしょてんでかいました). There is a bookstore near the station「駅の近くに書店があります」(えきのちかくにしょてんがあります). The word '書店' is often used interchangeably with '本屋 (ほんや)', though '書店' can sound slightly more formal or literary.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
406
Handwriting
kanji
広Meaning
Wide
Reading
hiro
onyomiこうkou
Parts
厶Private 广Dotted cliff
Example Word
広大: vast. The Japanese adjectival noun '広大 (こうだい)' means 'vast' and is used to describe something of immense size or scale, such as landscapes, areas, or abstract concepts like influence. It conveys a sense of grandeur and expansiveness. For example: The desert is vast「砂漠は広大だ」(さばくはこうだいだ). His influence is vast「彼の影響力は広大だ」(かれのえいきょうりょくはこうだいだ). This word is often used in formal or descriptive contexts to emphasize the sheer size or scope of something.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N4Grade
2Frequency
428
Handwriting
kanji
床Meaning
Bed, Floor
Reading
toko
ゆかyuka
onyomiしょうshou
Parts
广Dotted cliff 木Tree, Wood
Example Word
床屋: barber. The Japanese noun '床屋 (とこや)' refers to a 'barber' or a 'barbershop'. It is commonly used to describe a place where men go to get their hair cut or styled. The term is often associated with traditional barbershops, which may also offer services like shaving. Example sentences: I went to the barber「床屋に行った」(とこやにいった). The barber is skilled「床屋は上手だ」(とこやはじょうずだ). Note that '床屋' is typically used for male-oriented haircuts, while '美容院 (びよういん)' is more commonly used for hair salons catering to women.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
638
Handwriting
kanji
府Meaning
Government office, Urban prefecture
Reading
fu
Parts
广Dotted cliff 付Attach
Example Word
府庁: prefectural office. The Japanese noun '府庁 (ふちょう)' refers to the administrative office or headquarters of a prefecture, particularly in the context of Japan's governmental structure. It is often used to denote the main office where prefectural governance and administrative tasks are carried out. For example: The prefectural office is located in the city center「府庁は市の中心にあります」(ふちょうはしのちゅうしんにあります). I visited the prefectural office to submit documents「書類を提出するために府庁を訪れました」(しょるいをていしゅつするためにふちょうをおとずれました). This term is specific to Japan's administrative divisions and is commonly used in formal or bureaucratic contexts.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
4Frequency
772
Handwriting
kanji
廊Meaning
Corridor, Passageway
Reading
rou
Parts
广Dotted cliff 郎Young man, Guy
Example Word
廊下: hallway. The Japanese noun '廊下 (ろうか)' refers to a 'hallway' or 'corridor'. It is used to describe a long, narrow passage inside a building that connects rooms. This word is commonly used in both residential and public buildings. For example: The hallway is long「廊下が長い」(ろうかがながい). Please walk quietly in the hallway「廊下では静かに歩いてください」(ろうかではしずかにあるいてください). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a passage or pathway, but this usage is less common.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1001
Handwriting
kanji
康Meaning
Healthy, Peaceful
Reading
kou
Parts
广Dotted cliff 隶
Example Word
健康: health. The Japanese adjectival noun '健康 (けんこう)' means 'health'. It refers to the state of being physically and mentally well. It is often used to describe a person's condition or lifestyle. For example: maintaining good health is important「健康を保つことは大切です」(けんこうをたもつことはたいせつです). She is in good health「彼女は健康です」(かのじょはけんこうです). This word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '健康診断 (けんこうしんだん)' (health checkup).
Radical
广
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
1072
Handwriting
kanji
序Meaning
Beginning, Preface
Reading
jo
Parts
广Dotted cliff 予Beforehand
Example Word
秩序: order. The Japanese noun '秩序 (ちつじょ)' means 'order' in the sense of a systematic or harmonious arrangement. It is often used to describe social, natural, or organizational systems where things are structured and functioning properly. For example: maintaining social order「社会の秩序を守る」(しゃかいのちつじょをまもる). The natural order of the ecosystem「生態系の秩序」(せいたいけいのちつじょ). This word is commonly used in formal or academic contexts to discuss stability, rules, or systems. It is not used to describe personal tidiness or neatness, which would be expressed with words like '整理 (せいり)'.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1159
Handwriting
kanji
庫Meaning
Warehouse
Reading
kura
onyomiくku
こko
Parts
車Car 广Dotted cliff
Example Word
文庫: library or paperback. The Japanese noun '文庫 (ぶんこ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to a 'library', typically a collection of books or a place where books are stored. For example: I borrowed a book from the library「図書館から文庫を借りた」(としょかんからぶんこをかりた). The second meaning refers to a 'paperback', a type of book binding that is smaller and more affordable than hardcover books. For example: I bought a paperback novel「文庫の小説を買った」(ぶんこのしょうせつをかった). The context usually clarifies which meaning is intended, so pay attention to the surrounding words.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
1255
Handwriting
kanji
廃Meaning
Waste, Abolish
Reading
suta
onyomiはいhai
Parts
广Dotted cliff 発Departure
Example Word
廃棄: disposal. The Japanese noun '廃棄 (はいき)' means 'disposal'. It refers to the act of getting rid of something, often waste or unwanted items, in a systematic or regulated manner. This term is commonly used in contexts related to waste management, recycling, or discarding obsolete items. For example: The disposal of industrial waste is strictly regulated「産業廃棄物の廃棄は厳しく規制されている」(さんぎょうはいきぶつのはいきはきびしくきせいされている). We need to dispose of old documents「古い書類を廃棄する必要がある」(ふるいしょるいをはいきするひつようがある). The word can also imply a sense of finality or irreversibility in the act of discarding.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1427
Handwriting
kanji
庁Meaning
Government office, Agency
Reading
chou
Parts
广Dotted cliff 丁Street
Example Word
庁: agency. The Japanese noun '庁 (ちょう)' refers to a government agency or office. It is commonly used in the names of governmental or administrative bodies, such as '警察庁 (けいさつちょう)' (National Police Agency) or '環境庁 (かんきょうちょう)' (Environment Agency). This term is formal and typically appears in official contexts. For example: The agency issued a new policy「庁は新しい政策を発表した」(ちょうはあたらしいせいさくをはっぴょうした). He works at the tax agency「彼は税務庁で働いている」(かれはぜいむち ょうではたらいている). Note that '庁' is often part of compound words and is rarely used standalone.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1679
Handwriting
kanji
庶Meaning
Commoner, Manifold
Reading
sho
Parts
广Dotted cliff 廿Twenty 灬Fire (火)
Example Word
庶民: commoners. The Japanese noun '庶民 (しょみん)' refers to 'commoners' or 'ordinary people'. It is used to describe the general populace, as opposed to the elite or aristocracy. This term often carries a neutral or slightly humble connotation, emphasizing the everyday lives of regular people. For example: The life of commoners is simple「庶民の生活はシンプルだ」(しょみんのせいかつはシンプルだ). Commoners enjoy festivals too「庶民もお祭りを楽しむ」(しょみんもおまつりをたのしむ). The word is commonly used in historical contexts or when discussing social classes, but it can also appear in modern contexts to contrast ordinary people with those in positions of power or wealth.
Radical
广
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
9Frequency
1931
Handwriting
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