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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 大

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Big

    Reading

    kunyomiおお

    oo

    onyomiだい

    dai

    たい

    tai

    Parts

    One Person

    Example Word

    大将: general or boss. The Japanese noun '大将 (たいしょう)' has two primary meanings. First, it refers to a 'general' in a military context, denoting a high-ranking officer. Second, it is used colloquially to mean 'boss' or 'leader' in a group or team, often in a friendly or informal way. For example: The general led the army「大将が軍隊を率いた」(たいしょうがぐんたいをひきいた). He's the boss of our team「彼は私たちのチームの大将だ」(かれはわたしたちのチームのたいしょうだ). The term can also carry a sense of respect or endearment when used informally.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    6

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Man, Husband

    Reading

    onyomi

    fu

    ふう

    fuu

    Parts

    Person Two

    Example Word

    太夫: actor. The Japanese noun '太夫 (たゆう)' refers to a leading actor in traditional Japanese theater, particularly in Noh or Kabuki. This term is often used to denote a highly skilled and respected performer who takes on principal roles. For example: The actor performed brilliantly「太夫の演技は素晴らしかった」(たゆうのえんぎはすばらしかった). In Kabuki, the leading actor is called '太夫'「歌舞伎では主役を太夫と呼ぶ」(かぶきではしゅやくをたゆうとよぶ). The term carries a sense of prestige and expertise in the performing arts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    133

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heaven

    Reading

    kunyomiあま

    ama

    onyomiてん

    ten

    Parts

    One Big

    Example Word

    天候: weather. The Japanese noun '天候 (てんこう)' refers to 'weather'. It is a formal term used to describe the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature, precipitation, wind, and other meteorological conditions. This word is often used in news reports, forecasts, or formal discussions about weather conditions. For example: The weather is bad today「今日の天候は悪い」(きょうのてんこうはわるい). The weather forecast predicts rain「天候予報は雨を予測している」(てんこうよほうはあめをよそくしている). Note that '天候' is more formal than the casual term '天気 (てんき)', which also means 'weather'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    136

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thick, Fat

    Reading

    kunyomiふと

    futo

    onyomiたい

    tai

    ta

    Parts

    Big Dot

    Example Word

    太陽: sun. The Japanese noun '太陽 (たいよう)' means 'sun'. It refers to the star at the center of our solar system, which provides light and heat to Earth. This word is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The sun is bright today「今日の太陽は明るい」(きょうのたいようはあかるい). The sun rises in the east「太陽は東から昇る」(たいようはひがしからのぼる). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something or someone as a source of light or energy, such as in the phrase '彼は私の太陽 (かれはわたしのたいよう)' (He is my sun).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    147

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lose, Fault

    Reading

    kunyomiうしな

    ushina

    onyomiしつ

    shitsu

    Parts

    Big 丿Katakana no Man, Husband

    Example Word

    失恋: heartbreak. The Japanese verbal noun '失恋 (しつれん)' refers to the experience of heartbreak or the end of a romantic relationship. It is commonly used to describe the emotional state of someone who has been rejected or has broken up with a romantic partner. For example: She is suffering from heartbreak「彼女は失恋で苦しんでいる」(かのじょはしつれんでくるしんでいる). He experienced heartbreak for the first time「彼は初めて失恋を経験した」(かれははじめてしつれんをけいけんした). The term carries a strong emotional weight and is often associated with feelings of sadness and loss.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    335

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Core, Heart

    Reading

    kunyomiおく

    oku

    onyomiおう

    ou

    Parts

    Rice Big

    Example Word

    奥さん: wife. The Japanese noun '奥さん (おくさん)' is a polite and respectful way to refer to someone else's wife. It is commonly used in formal or polite conversations. For example: His wife is very kind「彼の奥さんはとても親切です」(かれのおくさんはとてもしんせつです). I met your wife yesterday「昨日、奥さんに会いました」(きのう、おくさんにあいました). Note that '奥さん' is not used to refer to one's own wife; instead, '妻 (つま)' or '家内 (かない)' is used in such cases.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    382

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strange, Unusual

    Reading

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Big Possible

    Example Word

    奇麗: beautiful or clean. The Japanese adjectival noun '奇麗 (きれい)' can mean both 'clean' and 'beautiful', depending on the context. When used to describe cleanliness, it refers to something being free from dirt or clutter. For example: The room is clean「部屋は奇麗です」(へやはきれいです). When used to describe beauty, it refers to something or someone being aesthetically pleasing. For example: She is beautiful「彼女は奇麗です」(かのじょはきれいです). The word can also be used to describe something as neat or tidy, such as handwriting: Your handwriting is neat「あなたの字は奇麗です」(あなたのじはきれいです). It's important to note that '奇麗' is often written in hiragana as 'きれい' in modern Japanese.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    630

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dedicate, Observance

    Reading

    kunyomiまつ

    matsu

    たてまつ

    tatematsu

    ほう

    hou

    onyomiほう

    hou

    bu

    Example Word

    奉行: magistrate. The Japanese noun '奉行 (ぶぎょう)' refers to a magistrate or a high-ranking official in feudal Japan, typically responsible for administrative or judicial duties. This term is historically significant and often associated with the Edo period, where such officials played crucial roles in governance. For example: The magistrate issued a new decree「奉行が新しい法令を出した」(ぶぎょうがあたらしいほうれいをだした). The magistrate's decision was final「奉行の決定は最終的だった」(ぶぎょうのけっていはさいしゅうてきだった). It's important to note that this term is largely historical and may not be commonly used in modern contexts, except when referring to historical settings or figures.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    813

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Take by force, Rob

    Reading

    kunyomiうば

    uba

    onyomiだつ

    datsu

    Parts

    Big

    Example Word

    奪う: take or rob. The Japanese verb '奪う (うばう)' primarily means 'to take' or 'to rob'. It is used when someone forcibly takes something away from someone else, often implying a sense of loss or deprivation. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as physically taking an object, or metaphorically taking something intangible like time or opportunities. For example: The thief took my wallet「泥棒が私の財布を奪った」(どろぼうがわたしのさいふをうばった). The accident robbed him of his happiness「その事故は彼の幸せを奪った」(そのじこはかれのしあわせをうばった). Note that '奪う' carries a strong connotation of force or violence, and is not used for casual or neutral taking.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1167

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Invigorated

    Reading

    kunyomiふる

    furu

    onyomiふん

    fun

    Parts

    Rice field

    Example Word

    興奮: excitement. The Japanese verbal noun '興奮 (こうふん)' refers to a state of excitement, agitation, or arousal. It is often used to describe emotional or physical excitement, such as the thrill of an event or the agitation caused by a situation. For example: I felt excitement at the concert「コンサートで興奮を感じた」(コンサートでこうふんをかんじた). The crowd was in a state of excitement「群衆は興奮状態だった」(ぐんしゅうはこうふんじょうたいだった). This word can also be used in contexts like sports, debates, or even scientific discussions to describe heightened energy or tension.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1215

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    But, Nara

    Reading

    kunyomiからなし

    karanashi

    onyomiだい

    dai

    na

    Parts

    Big Show, Indicate

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1248

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Play music

    Reading

    kunyomiかな

    kana

    onyomiそう

    sou

    Parts

    Cereal

    Example Word

    演奏: performance. The Japanese verbal noun '演奏 (えんそう)' refers to the act of performing music, typically on an instrument or as part of an ensemble. It is commonly used in contexts involving concerts, recitals, or any musical presentation. For example: The piano performance was beautiful「ピアノの演奏は美しかった」(ぴあののえんそうはうつくしかった). I will attend a violin performance tomorrow「明日、バイオリンの演奏を聴きに行きます」(あした、ばいおりんのえんそうをききにいきます). This word is often associated with formal or artistic settings and emphasizes the act of playing music rather than just listening to it.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1324

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Center

    Reading

    onyomiおう

    ou

    Parts

    Big Mouth

    Example Word

    中央: center or middle. The Japanese noun '中央 (ちゅうおう)' primarily means 'center' or 'middle'. It refers to the central part of something, whether it's a physical space, an organization, or a concept. For example: the center of the city「街の中央」(まちのちゅうおう). The middle of the room「部屋の中央」(へやのちゅうおう). It can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as the central government「中央政府」(ちゅうおうせいふ). The word is versatile and can be applied to various contexts where the concept of centrality is relevant.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    5

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1349

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rush, Bustle

    Reading

    kunyomiはし

    hashi

    onyomiほん

    hon

    Parts

    Big

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1744

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pledge

    Reading

    kunyomiちぎ

    chigi

    onyomiけい

    kei

    Parts

    Big

    Example Word

    契約: contract. The Japanese verbal noun '契約 (けいやく)' refers to a formal agreement or contract between parties. It is commonly used in legal, business, and personal contexts to describe binding agreements. For example: We signed a contract「契約を結びました」(けいやくをむすびました). The contract has been terminated「契約は解除されました」(けいやくはかいじょされました). This term is often paired with verbs like '結ぶ (むすぶ)' (to conclude) or '解除する (かいじょする)' (to cancel) to describe the act of making or ending a contract.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1778

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Encourage

    Reading

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Big Leader, Commander

    Example Word

    奨学金: scholarship. The Japanese noun '奨学金 (しょうがくきん)' refers to a 'scholarship', which is financial aid awarded to students to help pay for their education. This term is commonly used in academic contexts and can refer to both merit-based and need-based scholarships. For example: I received a scholarship「奨学金をもらいました」(しょうがくきんをもらいました). She applied for a scholarship「彼女は奨学金に申し込んだ」(かのじょはしょうがくきんにもうしこんだ). It is important to note that '奨学金' is often associated with higher education, such as university or graduate school, and can cover tuition, living expenses, or both.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    13

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1957

    Handwriting

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