Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 食
kanji
食Meaning
Eat, Food
Reading
ta
くku
onyomiじきjiki
しょくshoku
Parts
人Person 良Good
Example Word
食堂: cafeteria. The Japanese noun '食堂 (しょく どう)' refers to a 'cafeteria' or 'dining hall'. It is commonly used to describe a place where meals are served, often in schools, workplaces, or public facilities. The word can also refer to a casual restaurant or eatery. For example: Let's eat at the cafeteria「食堂で食べましょう」(しょくどうでたべましょう). The school cafeteria is crowded「学校の食堂は混んでいる」(がっこうのしょくどうはこんでいる). Note that '食堂' is often used in institutional settings, but it can also describe small, family-run restaurants.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N5Grade
2Frequency
153
Radical Form
飠
Handwriting
kanji
飲Meaning
Drink
Reading
no
onyomiいんin
Parts
飠Eat (食)欠Lack
Example Word
湯飲み: teacup. The Japanese noun '湯飲み (ゆのみ)' refers to a teacup, specifically a cup used for drinking tea. It is commonly used in Japanese households and tea ceremonies. The word is a combination of '湯 (ゆ)', meaning hot water or tea, and '飲み (のみ)', meaning drinking. Example sentences: Please pass me the teacup「湯飲みを取ってください」(ゆのみをとってください). This teacup is beautiful「この湯飲みはきれいです」(このゆのみはきれいです).
Radical
食
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
541
Handwriting
kanji
養Meaning
Foster
Reading
yashina
onyomiようyou
Example Word
休養: rest. The Japanese verbal noun '休養 (きゅうよう)' means 'rest' or 'recuperation'. It refers to taking a break or time off to recover physically or mentally, often from work, stress, or illness. This word is commonly used in contexts related to health, work-life balance, or recovery. For example: I need rest to recover「休養が必要です」(きゅうようがひつようです). After the trip, I took a week of rest「旅行の後、一週間休養しました」(りょこうのあと、いっしゅうかんきゅうようしました). It is often used in formal or medical contexts to emphasize the importance of taking time to recover.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
4Frequency
693
Handwriting
kanji
飯Meaning
Cooked rice, Food
Reading
meshi
onyomiはんhan
Parts
飠Eat (食)反Anti
Example Word
朝御飯: breakfast. The Japanese noun '朝御飯 (あさごはん)' means 'breakfast'. This word is a combination of '朝 (あさ)', meaning 'morning', and '御飯 (ごはん)', meaning 'meal' or 'rice'. It specifically refers to the first meal of the day, typically eaten in the morning. Example sentences: I eat breakfast every morning「私は毎朝朝御飯を食べる」(わたしはまいあさあさごはんをたべる). What did you have for breakfast?「朝御飯は何を食べましたか?」(あさごはんはなにをたべましたか?). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is essential for discussing daily routines.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
12JLPT
N4Grade
4Frequency
723
Handwriting
kanji
館Meaning
Building
Reading
tate
やかたyakata
onyomiかんkan
Parts
飠Eat (食)官Government, Bureaucrat
Example Word
図書館: library. The Japanese noun '図書館 (としょかん)' refers to a 'library', a place where books, magazines, and other materials are kept for reading, studying, or borrowing. It is a common word used in everyday conversation and formal contexts. For example: I went to the library「図書館に行きました」(としょかんにいきました). The library is quiet「図書館は静かです」(としょかんはしずかです). This word is often used in combination with other words to specify the type of library, such as 'public library' (公立図書館, こうりつとしょかん) or 'university library' (大学図書館, だいがくとしょかん).
Radical
食
Stroke Count
16JLPT
N4Grade
3Frequency
747
Handwriting
kanji
飾Meaning
Decorate
Reading
kaza
onyomiしょくshoku
Parts
飠Eat (食)人Person 巾Towel
Example Word
装飾: decoration. The Japanese noun '装飾 (そうしょく)' means 'decoration'. It refers to the act of decorating or embellishing something, or the decorative elements themselves. This word is often used in contexts related to art, design, fashion, and interior decoration. For example: The room was full of beautiful decorations「その部屋は美しい装飾でいっぱいだった」(そのへやはうつくしいそうしょくでいっぱいだった). She specializes in floral decoration「彼女は花の装飾を専門にしている」(かのじょははなのそうしょくをせんもんにしている). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe something that is ornamental or non-essential, such as 'decorative language' (装飾的な言葉, そうしょくてきなことば).
Radical
食
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1040
Handwriting
kanji
飽Meaning
Sated, Satiated
Reading
a
onyomiほうhou
Parts
飠Eat (食)包Wrap
Example Word
飽きる: tire. The Japanese verb '飽きる (あきる)' means 'to tire of' or 'to get bored with'. It is used to express the feeling of losing interest in something after experiencing it for a while. This verb is often used to describe a change in emotional state, such as becoming bored with a hobby, a job, or even a relationship. For example: I got tired of playing video games「ゲームに飽きた」(ゲームにあきた). She got bored with her job「彼女は仕事に飽きた」(かのじょはしごとにあきた). It's important to note that '飽きる' is often used with the particle 'に' to indicate the object of boredom or tiredness.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1442
Handwriting
kanji
飼Meaning
Domesticate
Reading
ka
onyomiしshi
Parts
飠Eat (食)司Director
Example Word
飼う: keep. The Japanese verb '飼う (かう)' means 'to keep' or 'to raise' and is specifically used in the context of keeping animals as pets or livestock. It implies taking care of an animal over time. For example: I keep a dog「犬を飼う」(いぬをかう). They raise chickens「彼らは鶏を飼う」(かれらはにわとりをかう). This verb is commonly used when talking about pets or domesticated animals, and it carries a sense of responsibility and care.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
1506
Handwriting
kanji
餅Meaning
Mochi rice cake
Reading
mochi
もちいmochii
onyomiへいhei
ひょうhyou
Parts
飠Eat (食)并
Example Word
餅: rice cake. The Japanese noun '餅 (もち)' refers to a traditional Japanese food made from glutinous rice that has been pounded into a sticky, elastic mass. It is often shaped into round or rectangular forms and can be eaten in various ways, such as grilled, boiled, or as part of soups and desserts. '餅' is particularly associated with Japanese New Year celebrations, where it is used in dishes like 'お雑煮 (おぞうに)' (ozōni), a soup containing mochi. Example sentences include: I ate a rice cake「餅を食べた」(もちをたべた). Rice cakes are sticky「餅は粘り気がある」(もちはねばりけがある).
Radical
食
Stroke Count
14JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1530
Handwriting
kanji
餌Meaning
Feed
Reading
mochi
えさesa
えばeba
onyomiにni
じji
Parts
飠Eat (食)耳Ear
Example Word
餌: feed or bait. The Japanese noun '餌 (えさ)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'feed', referring to food given to animals, such as pets or livestock. For example: I gave feed to the dog「犬に餌をあげた」(いぬにえさをあげた). The second meaning is 'bait', used in the context of fishing or trapping. For example: He put bait on the hook「彼は針に餌をつけた」(かれははりにえさをつけた). The word is versatile and can be used in both domestic and outdoor settings, depending on the context.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
14JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1696
Handwriting
kanji
餓Meaning
Starve
Reading
u
onyomiがga
Parts
飠Eat (食)我Self, Ego
Example Word
餓鬼: brat. The Japanese noun '餓鬼 (がき)' is a colloquial term often used to describe a mischievous or unruly child, similar to the English word 'brat'. It carries a slightly negative or playful tone, depending on the context. In Buddhist contexts, '餓鬼' refers to 'hungry ghosts', but in everyday usage, it is almost exclusively used to refer to children. Example sentences: That kid is such a brat「あの子は本当に餓鬼だ」(あのこはほんとうにがきだ). Don't act like a brat「餓鬼みたいなことをするな」(がきみたいなことをするな). Note that this term can be considered rude or offensive if used directly toward someone, so it is often used in a teasing or informal manner among friends or family.
Radical
食
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1794
Handwriting
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