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
温度: temperature. The Japanese noun '温度 (おんど)' refers to the degree of heat or coldness of an object or environment. It is commonly used in scientific, everyday, and weather-related contexts. For example: the temperature is high today「今日は温度が高い」(きょうはおんどがたかい). Please measure the temperature of the water「水の温度を測ってください」(みずのおんどをはかってください). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe the 'temperature' of a situation, such as the mood or atmosphere, though this usage is less common.
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
座布団: cushion. The Japanese noun '座布団 (ざぶとん)' refers to a traditional Japanese cushion used for sitting on the floor. It is typically square-shaped, filled with cotton or other soft material, and often placed on tatami mats. '座布団' is commonly used in Japanese homes, especially during tea ceremonies or when sitting at a low table. Example sentences: Please sit on the cushion「座布団に座ってください」(ざぶとんにすわってください). This cushion is very comfortable「この座布団はとても快適です」(このざぶとんはとてもかいてきです).
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
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
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
庭: garden. The Japanese noun '庭 (にわ)' means 'garden'. It refers to an outdoor area, typically adjacent to a house or building, that is cultivated with plants, flowers, or trees. This word is commonly used to describe both traditional Japanese gardens and more general garden spaces. For example: The garden is beautiful「庭がきれいです」(にわがきれいです). I play in the garden「庭で遊びます」(にわであそびます). It can also be used in compound words like '庭園 (ていえん)' (garden or park) or '家庭 (かてい)' (home or household), though the latter is unrelated to the meaning of 'garden'.
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: wide. The Japanese prefix '広 (こう)' is derived from the kanji 広 and generally conveys the meaning of 'wide' or 'broad'. It is often used in compound words to indicate something expansive or extensive. For example, in the word '広場 (ひろば)', which means 'plaza' or 'open space', the prefix emphasizes the spaciousness of the area. Another example is '広告 (こうこく)', meaning 'advertisement', where the prefix suggests the broad dissemination of information. Example sentences: The park is wide「公園は広い」(こうえんはひろい). This advertisement is effective「この広告は効果的だ」(このこうこくはこうかてきだ).
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
臨床: clinical. The Japanese noun '臨床 (りんしょう)' refers to the practical application of medical knowledge, particularly in a clinical setting. It is often used in contexts related to medicine, healthcare, and research. For example: clinical research「臨床研究」(りんしょうけんきゅう). He works in clinical medicine「彼は臨床医学に従事している」(かれはりんしょういがくにじゅうじしている). The term emphasizes the direct observation and treatment of patients, as opposed to theoretical or laboratory-based work.
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: prefecture. The Japanese noun '府 (ふ)' refers to a type of administrative division in Japan, specifically a 'prefecture'. Historically, it was used to denote important urban areas or governmental centers. In modern Japan, it is part of the names of certain prefectures, such as '京都府 (きょうとふ)' (Kyoto Prefecture) and '大阪府 (おおさかふ)' (Osaka Prefecture). Example sentences: Kyoto is a prefecture in Japan「京都は日本の府です」(きょうとはにほんのふです). Osaka Prefecture is known for its vibrant culture「大阪府はその活気ある文化で知られています」(おおさかふはそのかっきあるぶんかでしられています).
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
序で: opportunity. The Japanese noun '序で (ついで)' refers to an opportunity or a convenient moment to do something. It is often used when someone is already doing something and takes the chance to do another related task. For example: While you're at the store, could you buy some milk?「お店に行くついでに牛乳を買ってきてくれる?」(おみせにいくついでにぎゅうにゅうをかってきてくれる?). I'll clean the kitchen while I'm at it「キッチンを掃除するついでに片付けよう」(キッチ ンをそうじするついでにかたづけよう). This word is commonly used in casual conversations and implies making the most of a situation.
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
県庁: prefecture office. The Japanese noun '県庁 (けんちょう)' refers to the 'prefecture office' or 'prefectural government office'. This is the administrative center of a prefecture in Japan, where local government affairs are managed. It is typically the main building where the governor and other government officials work. Example sentences include: The prefecture office is near the station 「県庁は駅の近くです」 (けんちょうはえきのちかくです). I went to the prefecture office today 「今日は県庁に行きました」 (きょうはけんちょうにいきました). Note that '県庁' is specifically used for the prefectural level, distinct from city or ward offices.
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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