字Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Shop, Roof

Reading

Parts

至Arrive, Climax 尸Corpse

Example Word

部屋: room. The Japanese noun '部屋 (へや)' means 'room'. It refers to a space within a building, enclosed by walls, a floor, and a ceiling, typically used for a specific purpose such as living, sleeping, or working. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe rooms in homes, offices, or other buildings. For example: This room is bright「この部屋は明るい」(このへやはあかるい). I cleaned my room「私は部屋を掃除した」(わたしはへやをそうじした). The word can also be used in compound nouns, such as '寝室 (しんしつ) (bedroom)' or '会議室 (かいぎしつ) (meeting room)', but '部屋' alone generally refers to a generic room.

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JLPT

Grade

Frequency

49

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Reside, Be

Reading

Parts

古Old 尸Corpse

Example Word

居る: exist. The Japanese verb '居る (いる)' means 'to exist' or 'to be present' and is primarily used for living things, such as people or animals. It is often used to indicate the presence or existence of someone or something animate. For example: There is a cat here「ここに猫が居る」(ここにねこがいる). My friend is at home「友達が家に居る」(ともだちがいえにいる). Note that '居る' is written in hiragana as 'いる' in modern usage, and it is distinct from 'ある', which is used for inanimate objects. This verb is also commonly used in the progressive tense to indicate ongoing actions, such as '食べている (たべている)' (is eating).

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JLPT

Grade

Frequency

51

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

End, Tail

Reading

Parts

毛Fur 尸Corpse

Example Word

尾: tail. The Japanese noun '尾 (お)' means 'tail'. This word is used to refer to the tail of an animal, such as a cat, dog, or bird. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the end or trailing part of something. For example: the cat's tail is long「猫の尾は長い」(ねこのおはながい). The comet has a bright tail「彗星は明るい尾を持っている」(すいせいはあかるいおをもっている). In some contexts, it can also refer to the tail end of a story or event, though this usage is less common.

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JLPT

Grade

Frequency

609

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bureau

Reading

Parts

句Phrase, Paragraph 尸Corpse

Example Word

局: office. The Japanese noun '局 (きょく)' primarily means 'office' or 'bureau', referring to a place where administrative or professional work is conducted. It is often used in the context of government or organizational departments, such as '郵便局 (ゆうびんきょく)' (post office) or '放送局 (ほうそうきょく)' (broadcasting station). For example: I went to the post office「郵便局に行きました」(ゆうびんきょくにいきました). The broadcasting station is nearby「放送局は近くです」(ほうそうきょくはちかくです). Additionally, '局' can also refer to a 'situation' or 'state of affairs' in certain contexts, though this usage is less common.

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JLPT

Grade

Frequency

734

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Layer

Reading

Parts

尸Corpse 曽Formerly

Example Word

層: layer. The Japanese noun '層 (そう)' primarily means 'layer'. It is used to describe a stratum or level of material, such as in geology or construction. For example: the earth's crust has many layers「地殻には多くの層がある」(ちかくにはおおくのそうがある). It can also be used metaphorically to describe social strata or levels within a hierarchy. For example: the upper class is a small layer of society「上流階級は社会の小さな層だ」(じょうりゅうかいきゅうはしゃかいのちいさなそうだ).

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Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

850

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Crouch, Yield

Reading

Parts

出Exit 尸Corpse

Example Word

理屈: logic or reasoning. The Japanese noun '理屈 (りくつ)' refers to 'logic' or 'reasoning'. It is often used to describe a logical argument, theory, or explanation. This word can carry a slightly negative nuance when used to imply that someone is overly focused on logic at the expense of practicality or emotion. For example: He always insists on logic「彼はいつも理屈を言う」(かれはいつもりくつをいう). Your reasoning doesn't make sense「君の理屈は通じない」(きみのりくつはつうじない). It can also be used in a neutral or positive sense, such as: There's logic behind his argument「彼の主張には理屈がある」(かれのしゅちょうにはりくつがある).

Radical

尸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

878

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Unfold, Expand

Reading

Parts

龷Twenty (廿)尸Corpse

Example Word

展示: exhibition. The Japanese noun '展示 (てんじ)' refers to an 'exhibition' or 'display'. It is commonly used to describe a public showing of items, such as art, products, or historical artifacts, often in a museum, gallery, or event space. For example: The art exhibition was impressive「その美術の展示は素晴らしかった」(そのびじゅつのてんじはすばらしかった). They are preparing a product display「彼らは製品の展示を準備している」(かれらはせいひんのてんじをじゅんびしている). The word can also be used in contexts like trade shows or cultural events where items are showcased for viewing.

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Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

976

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Exhaust

Reading

Parts

尺Foot (measure) ⺀

Example Word

尽くす: exhaust. The Japanese verb '尽くす (つくす)' means 'to exhaust' or 'to use up completely'. It is often used to describe the act of depleting resources, energy, or effort entirely. For example: I exhausted all my savings「貯金を尽くした」(ちょきんをつくした). He gave his all to help his friend「彼は友達を助けるために力を尽くした」(かれはともだちをたすけるためにちからをつくした). Additionally, '尽くす' can also imply dedicating oneself fully to a cause or person, as in 'to devote oneself'. This nuance is often seen in contexts involving loyalty or service, such as: She devoted her life to her family「彼女は家族に尽くした」(かのじょはかぞくにつくした).

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尸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

989

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Foot (measure)

Reading

Parts

尸Corpse

Example Word

尺: length. The Japanese suffix '尺 (しゃく)' refers to a traditional unit of length, approximately equivalent to 30.3 centimeters. It is derived from the Chinese 'chi' and was historically used in Japan for measuring cloth, paper, and other materials. While it is less commonly used in modern times, it may still appear in traditional contexts or specific industries. For example: this cloth is two shaku long「この布は二尺です」(このぬのはにしゃくです). The room is ten shaku wide「この部屋は十尺の広さです」(このへやはじゅっしゃくのひろさです). Note that '尺' can also appear in compound words, such as '巻尺 (まきじゃく)' (measuring tape).

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Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1027

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Report, Deliver

Reading

Parts

由Reason 尸Corpse

Example Word

届く: reach. The Japanese verb '届く (とどく)' means 'to reach' or 'to arrive'. It is commonly used to describe something physically reaching a destination, such as a package or letter. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something like a sound or message reaching someone. For example: The package reached my house「荷物が家に届いた」(にもつがいえにとどいた). My voice didn't reach her「私の声は彼女に届かなかった」(わたしのこえはかのじょにとどかなかった). Additionally, it can imply that something is within reach or achievable, as in 'The goal is within reach'「目標が届くところにある」(もくひょうがとどくところにある).

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Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1154

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Belong

Reading

Parts

禹 尸Corpse

Example Word

属する: belong. The Japanese verb '属する (ぞくする)' means 'to belong' or 'to be affiliated with'. It is used to indicate that something or someone is part of a larger group, organization, or category. This verb often implies a formal or official connection. For example: This animal belongs to the cat family「この動物は猫科に属する」(このどうぶつはねこかにぞくする). She belongs to the marketing department「彼女はマーケティング部に属する」(かのじょはマーケティングぶにぞくする). The nuance of '属する' often carries a sense of being under the jurisdiction or influence of the larger group or entity.

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Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1180

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Butt, Buttocks

Reading

Parts

九Nine 尸Corpse

Example Word

尻: buttocks. The Japanese noun '尻 (しり)' primarily refers to the 'buttocks' or 'rear end'. It is a common and straightforward term used in everyday language. However, it can also carry additional meanings depending on the context, such as the 'bottom' or 'end' of something (e.g., the end of a road or a piece of clothing). For example: He fell on his buttocks「彼は尻をついた」(かれはしりをついた). The bottom of the box is broken「箱の尻が壊れている」(はこのしりがこわれている). While the word is not inherently vulgar, it is best used in informal or casual settings. In formal contexts, alternative terms like '臀部 (でんぶ)' might be more appropriate.

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JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1208

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Nun, Priestess

Reading

Parts

匕Spoon 尸Corpse

Radical

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Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1529

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Fulfill, Footgear

Reading

Parts

復Restore 尸Corpse

Example Word

履く: wear. The Japanese verb '履く (はく)' specifically means 'to wear' but is used exclusively for items worn on the lower body, such as pants, skirts, or shoes. It is important to note that this verb is not used for clothing items worn on the upper body, like shirts or jackets. For example: I wear shoes「靴を履く」(くつをはく). She wears a skirt「彼女はスカートを履く」(かのじょはスカートをはく). The verb '履く' is commonly used in daily conversations when discussing attire, and it is essential to use it correctly to avoid confusion with other verbs like '着る (きる)', which is used for upper body clothing.

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Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1537

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Urine, Pee

Reading

Parts

尸Corpse 水Water

Example Word

尿: urine. The Japanese noun '尿 (にょう)' refers to 'urine', the liquid waste product excreted by the kidneys and expelled from the body. This term is commonly used in medical, scientific, and everyday contexts. For example: The doctor examined the urine sample「医師は尿のサンプルを調べた」(いしはにょうのサンプルをしらべた). There is blood in the urine「尿に血が混じっている」(にょうにちがまじっている). It is a neutral term and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Radical

尸

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1954

Handwriting