Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Car

Reading

Parts

二Two 申Report

Example Word

救急車: ambulance. The Japanese noun '救急車 (きゅうきゅうしゃ)' refers to an 'ambulance', a vehicle equipped to transport sick or injured people to a hospital. It is commonly used in emergency situations. For example: Call an ambulance!「救急車を呼んで！」(きゅうきゅうしゃをよんで！). The ambulance arrived quickly「救急車がすぐに到着した」(きゅうきゅうしゃがすぐにとうちゃくした). The word is a compound of '救急 (きゅうきゅう)', meaning 'emergency', and '車 (しゃ)', meaning 'vehicle'.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

190

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Army

Reading

Parts

冖Crown 車Car

Example Word

軍隊: army. The Japanese noun '軍隊 (ぐんたい)' refers to an organized military force, typically a country's army. It is used to describe the collective body of soldiers and military personnel who are trained and equipped for war or defense. This term is often used in contexts related to national defense, military operations, or historical events. For example: The army is strong「軍隊は強い」(ぐんたいはつよい). He joined the army「彼は軍隊に入った」(かれはぐんたいにはいった). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a large, organized group, though this usage is less common.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

328

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lightly

Reading

Parts

車Car 圣Holy

Example Word

気軽: casual. The Japanese adjectival noun '気軽 (きがる)' means 'casual' or 'easygoing'. It describes a relaxed, informal, or carefree attitude or manner. This word is often used to describe someone's demeanor, approach to tasks, or the atmosphere of a situation. For example: He is very casual about everything「彼は何でも気軽だ」(かれはなんでもきがるだ). Let's have a casual chat「気軽に話しましょう」(きがるにはなしましょう). The word can also imply a lack of pressure or formality, making it suitable for describing situations where people feel at ease.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

593

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Revolve

Reading

Parts

車Car 云Say

Example Word

転勤: transfer. The Japanese verbal noun '転勤 (てんきん)' refers to a job transfer, typically involving relocation to a different workplace or branch within the same company. It is commonly used in professional contexts to describe an employee being reassigned to a new location. For example: I was transferred to the Osaka branch「大阪支店に転勤しました」(おおさかしてんにてんきんしました). His transfer was sudden「彼の転勤は突然でした」(かれのてんきんはとつぜんでした). This term is often associated with corporate culture in Japan, where employees may be required to move frequently for work.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

625

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Eaves, House counter

Reading

Parts

車Car 干Dry

Example Word

軒: counter. The Japanese suffix '軒 (けん)' is a counter used specifically for counting houses, buildings, or establishments. It is commonly used in contexts where you need to specify the number of houses, shops, or similar structures. For example: there are three houses「家が三軒ある」(いえがさんけんある). I visited five coffee shops「五軒のコーヒーショップを訪れた」(ごけんのコーヒーショップをおとずれた). This counter is essential in everyday conversation when discussing locations or properties.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

785

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Wheel, Ring

Reading

Parts

車Car 侖

Example Word

輪: ring. The Japanese noun '輪 (わ)' primarily means 'ring' or 'circle'. It refers to a circular shape or a loop, and can be used to describe physical objects like rings, hoops, or even natural formations such as ripples in water. It can also be used metaphorically to describe cycles or connections. For example: The ring is beautiful「その輪は美しい」(そのわはうつくしい). The children formed a circle「子供たちは輪を作った」(こどもたちはわをつくった). Additionally, '輪' can be used in compound words like '花輪 (はなわ)' (flower wreath) or '指輪 (ゆびわ)' (finger ring).

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

827

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fellow, Comrade

Reading

Parts

非Mistake, Negative 車Car

Example Word

後輩: junior. The Japanese noun '後輩 (こうはい)' refers to someone who is junior to you, typically in a school, workplace, or organization. This term is often used to describe someone who joined after you or is younger in age or experience. It carries a sense of hierarchy and is commonly used in contexts where seniority matters. For example: My junior is very hardworking「私の後輩はとても頑張り屋です」(わたしのこうはいはとてもがんばりやです). I often help my juniors with their work「私はよく後輩の仕事を手伝います」(わたしはよくこうはいのしごとをてつだいます). The term is neutral and does not inherently imply a positive or negative relationship, but it emphasizes the hierarchical structure common in Japanese society.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1026

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Load, Publish

Reading

Parts

車Car

Example Word

掲載: publication. The Japanese noun '掲載 (けいさい)' refers to the act of publishing or posting something, such as an article, advertisement, or information, in a medium like a newspaper, magazine, website, or bulletin board. It is commonly used in contexts where content is made publicly available. For example: The article was published in the newspaper「その記事は新聞に掲載された」(そのきじはしんぶんにけいさいされた). The advertisement will be posted on the website「その広告はウェブサイトに掲載されます」(そのこうこくはウェブサイトにけいさいされます). Note that '掲載' emphasizes the act of making something visible or accessible to the public.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1071

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Radiance, Shine brilliantly

Reading

Parts

光Light 軍Army

Example Word

輝く: shine. The Japanese verb '輝く (かがやく)' means 'to shine' or 'to sparkle'. It is often used to describe something that emits light or has a radiant appearance, such as stars, jewels, or even a person's eyes. It can also be used metaphorically to describe someone who stands out due to their talent, success, or positive qualities. Example sentences: The stars shine brightly in the night sky「夜空に星が輝く」(よぞらにほしがかがやく). Her smile sparkles with joy「彼女の笑顔は喜びで輝いている」(かのじょのえがおはよろこびでかがやいている). The athlete shone in the competition「その選手は競技で輝いた」(そのせんしゅはきょうぎでかがやいた).

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1082

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Compare, Contrast

Reading

Parts

車Car 交Mix

Example Word

比較的: relatively. The Japanese adverb '比較的 (ひかくてき)' means 'relatively'. It is used to indicate that something is being compared to a standard or norm, suggesting that it is somewhat or moderately so in relation to that standard. It often carries a nuance of being more than expected or more than average, but not extremely so. For example: This problem is relatively easy「この問題は比較的簡単だ」(このもんだいはひかくてきかんたんだ). The weather today is relatively warm「今日の天気は比較的暖かい」(きょうのてんきはひかくてきあたたかい). It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1216

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Transport

Reading

Parts

車Car 俞

Example Word

輸出: export. The Japanese verbal noun '輸出 (ゆしゅつ)' means 'export'. It refers to the act of sending goods or services to another country for sale or trade. This term is commonly used in economic, business, and trade contexts. For example: Japan exports cars「日本は車を輸出する」(にほんはくるまをゆしゅつする). The company exports electronics「その会社は電子機器を輸出する」(そのかいしゃはでんしききをゆしゅつする). The word can also be used in compound terms, such as '輸出業 (ゆしゅつぎょう)' (export industry).

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1724

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Axle, Axis

Reading

Parts

車Car 由Reason

Example Word

軸: axis or shaft. The Japanese noun '軸 (じく)' primarily means 'axis' or 'shaft'. As 'axis', it refers to a central line around which something rotates or is symmetrically arranged, such as the Earth's axis「地球の軸」(ちきゅうのじく). As 'shaft', it refers to a long, cylindrical object, often used in machinery or tools, like the shaft of a screwdriver「ドライバーの軸」(ドライバーのじく). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe a central or pivotal element in a concept or system, such as the axis of an argument「議論の軸」(ぎろんのじく).

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1883

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Soft

Reading

Parts

車Car 欠Lack

Example Word

柔軟: flexible. The Japanese adjective '柔軟 (じゅうなん)' means 'flexible'. It is used to describe something that can bend or adapt easily without breaking. This can refer to physical objects, such as materials, or abstract concepts, like thinking or attitudes. For example: She has a flexible mind「彼女は柔軟な考え方を持っている」(かのじょはじゅうなんなかんがえかたをもっている). This rubber is very flexible「このゴムはとても柔軟だ」(このゴムはとてもじゅうなんだ). The word can also imply adaptability or openness to change, as in '柔軟な対応 (じゅうなんなたいおう) (flexible response)'.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1897

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Track, Rut

Reading

Parts

車Car 九Nine

Example Word

軌道: track or orbit. The Japanese noun '軌道 (きどう)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'orbit', referring to the path an object takes around a celestial body, such as a planet or star. For example: The satellite entered Earth's orbit「衛星は地球の軌道に入った」(えいせいはちきゅうのきどうにはいった). The second meaning is 'track', referring to the physical rails on which trains or trams run. For example: The train derailed from the track「電車が軌道から外れた」(でんしゃがきどうからはずれた). These meanings are distinct and unrelated, hence both are included. The word is commonly used in both scientific and transportation contexts.

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1986

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Control, Linchpin

Reading

Parts

車Car 害Harm

Radical

車

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2111

Handwriting