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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 广

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Degrees, Times

    Reading

    kunyomiたび

    tabi

    onyomi

    do

    たく

    taku

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Again 廿Twenty

    Example Word

    高度: high or advanced. The Japanese adjectival noun '高度 (こうど)' can mean 'high' or 'advanced'. When used to mean 'high', it often refers to altitude or elevation, such as in the context of aviation or geography. For example: The plane is flying at a high altitude「飛行機は高度を飛んでいる」(ひこうきはこうどをとんでいる). When used to mean 'advanced', it typically refers to a high level of skill, technology, or complexity. For example: This is an advanced technique「これは高度な技術です」(これはこうどなぎじゅつです). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe abstract concepts, such as '高度な問題 (こうどなもんだい)' (a complex problem).

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    58

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sit, Seat

    Reading

    kunyomiすわ

    suwa

    onyomi

    za

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff

    Example Word

    座: seat. The Japanese noun '座 (ざ)' primarily means 'seat'. It refers to a place where someone sits, such as in a theater, a meeting, or any gathering. This word is often used in formal contexts or when referring to seating arrangements. For example: Please take your seat「どうぞお座りください」(どうぞおすわりください). The seats in the theater are comfortable「劇場の座は快適です」(げきじょうのざはかいてきです). Additionally, '座' can also refer to a group or association, particularly in traditional Japanese arts like Noh or Kabuki, where it denotes a troupe or guild. For example: He belongs to a famous Noh troupe「彼は有名な能の座に所属しています」(かれはゆうめいなのうのざにしょぞくしています).

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    293

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bottom

    Reading

    kunyomiそこ

    soko

    onyomiてい

    tei

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff

    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

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    373

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Garden

    Reading

    kunyomiにわ

    niwa

    onyomiてい

    tei

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 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

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    402

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shop

    Reading

    kunyomiみせ

    mise

    たな

    tana

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Fortune telling

    Example Word

    閉店: closing. The Japanese verbal noun '閉店 (へいてん)' refers to the act of closing a store or business for the day. It is commonly used in contexts related to retail, restaurants, or any establishment that operates on a daily schedule. For example: The store is closing now「店はもう閉店です」(みせはもうへいてんです). What time does the shop close?「お店は何時に閉店しますか?」(おみせはなんじにへいてんしますか?). It can also be used to indicate permanent closure, as in 'The shop closed permanently last month'「その店は先月閉店しました」(そのみせはせんげつへいてんしました). Note that '閉店' is often paired with '開店 (かいてん)', which means 'opening'.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    406

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wide

    Reading

    kunyomiひろ

    hiro

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    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

    5

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    428

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bed, Floor

    Reading

    kunyomiとこ

    toko

    ゆか

    yuka

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 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

    7

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    638

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government office, Urban prefecture

    Reading

    onyomi

    fu

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 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

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    772

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corridor, Passageway

    Reading

    onyomiろう

    rou

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 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

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1001

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Healthy, Peaceful

    Reading

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff

    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

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1072

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beginning, Preface

    Reading

    onyomiじょ

    jo

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 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

    7

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1159

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Warehouse

    Reading

    kunyomiくら

    kura

    onyomi

    ku

    ko

    Parts

    Car 广Dotted cliff

    Example Word

    在庫: stock or inventory. The Japanese noun '在庫 (ざいこ)' refers to the goods or materials that a business holds in stock or inventory. It is commonly used in retail, manufacturing, and business contexts to describe the quantity of products available for sale or use. For example: The store has a lot of inventory「その店は在庫が多い」(そのみせはざいこがおおい). We need to check the stock levels「在庫を確認する必要がある」(ざいこをかくにんするひつようがある). The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the availability of non-physical items, such as ideas or resources.

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1255

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Waste, Abolish

    Reading

    kunyomiすた

    suta

    onyomiはい

    hai

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 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

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1427

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Government office, Agency

    Reading

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 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

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1679

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cheap, Bargain

    Reading

    onyomiれん

    ren

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff Combine, Concurrently

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1835

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ordinary, Common

    Reading

    onyomiよう

    you

    Parts

    Brush 广Dotted cliff

    Radical

    广

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1843

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Commoner, Manifold

    Reading

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    广Dotted cliff 廿Twenty 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

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1931

    Handwriting

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