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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 弓

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pull

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    onyomiいん

    in

    Parts

    Bow Stick

    Example Word

    引く: pull or catch. The Japanese verb '引く (ひく)' has multiple meanings depending on the context. The primary meaning is 'to pull,' which refers to the action of drawing something towards oneself or in a particular direction. For example: He pulled the door open「彼はドアを引いて開けた」(かれはドアをひいてあけた). Another common meaning is 'to catch' (as in catching a cold or illness). For example: I caught a cold「風邪を引いた」(かぜをひいた). The verb can also be used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'to subtract' (引き算, ひきざん) or 'to consult a dictionary' (辞書を引く, じしょをひく). The specific meaning is often determined by the context in which the verb is used.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    138

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spread, Stretch

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ha

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Bow Long, Leader

    Example Word

    頑張る: persist. The Japanese verb '頑張る (がんばる)' means 'to persist' or 'to do one's best'. It is commonly used to encourage someone to keep trying or to put in effort. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as work, studies, sports, or personal challenges. For example: I will do my best at work「仕事で頑張ります」(しごとでがんばります). Please do your best in the exam「試験で頑張ってください」(しけんでがんばってください). It's important to note that '頑張る' can also be used to express encouragement or support, as in '頑張って! (がんばって!) (Do your best!)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    255

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Strong

    Reading

    kunyomi

    shi

    つよ

    tsuyo

    onyomiきょう

    kyou

    ごう

    gou

    Parts

    Insect Private Bow

    Example Word

    強いる: force. The Japanese verb '強いる (しいる)' means 'to force' or 'to compel'. It is used when someone is made to do something against their will or when a situation imposes a burden or obligation. This verb often carries a nuance of coercion or pressure. For example: He forced me to work overtime「彼は私に残業を強いた」(かれはわたしにざんぎょうをしいた). The circumstances forced her to make a difficult decision「状況が彼女に難しい決断を強いた」(じょうきょうがかのじょにむずかしいけつだんをしいた). Note that this verb is transitive and typically requires an object to indicate what is being forced.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    258

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Younger brother

    Reading

    kunyomiおとうと

    otouto

    onyomiだい

    dai

    てい

    tei

    Parts

    丿Katakana no Bow Stick Divide

    Example Word

    兄弟: siblings. The Japanese noun '兄弟 (きょうだい)' refers to siblings, including both brothers and sisters. It is a gender-neutral term that can be used to describe a group of siblings or to refer to one's own brothers and sisters collectively. For example: I have three siblings「私には兄弟が三人います」(わたしにはきょうだいがさんにんいます). My siblings are kind「私の兄弟は優しいです」(わたしのきょうだいはやさしいです). Note that '兄弟' can also be used in a broader sense to refer to close friends or comrades, implying a bond similar to that of siblings, though this usage is less common and context-dependent.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    518

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Weak

    Reading

    kunyomiよわ

    yowa

    onyomiじゃく

    jaku

    Parts

    Ice (水)Bow

    Example Word

    弱気: timid. The Japanese adjectival noun '弱気 (よわき)' primarily means 'timid' or 'lacking confidence'. It is used to describe a person's attitude or behavior when they are hesitant, fearful, or unsure about taking action. This word often carries a nuance of being overly cautious or lacking assertiveness. For example: He is timid about making decisions「彼は決断に弱気だ」(かれはけつだんによわきだ). Don't be timid when negotiating「交渉に弱気になるな」(こうしょうによわきになるな). In some contexts, it can also refer to a pessimistic or bearish attitude in financial markets, but this usage is less common in everyday conversation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    643

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bullet, Projectile

    Reading

    kunyomi

    hi

    たま

    tama

    はず

    hazu

    onyomiだん

    dan

    Parts

    Bow Simple, Single

    Example Word

    爆弾: bomb. The Japanese noun '爆弾 (ばくだん)' means 'bomb'. It refers to an explosive weapon designed to cause destruction. This word is often used in both literal and figurative contexts. For example: The bomb exploded「爆弾が爆発した」(ばくだんがばくはつした). He dropped a bombshell during the meeting「彼は会議中に爆弾を落とした」(かれはかいぎちゅうにばくだんをおとした). In figurative usage, it can describe shocking news or revelations. The word is neutral in tone but carries a strong connotation of danger or surprise.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    981

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Increasing

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ya

    onyomi

    mi

    bi

    Parts

    Bow

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    1024

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bow

    Reading

    kunyomiゆみ

    yumi

    onyomiきゅう

    kyuu

    Parts

    Bent hook Katakana ko

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    1402

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    String, Bowstring

    Reading

    kunyomiつる

    tsuru

    onyomiげん

    gen

    Parts

    Bow Profound, Mysterious

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1780

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mourn, Condolence

    Reading

    kunyomiとむら

    tomura

    とぶら

    tobura

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Bow Stick

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2026

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arc, Arch

    Reading

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Bow

    Example Word

    括弧: parentheses. The Japanese verbal noun '括弧 (かっこ)' refers to 'parentheses' or 'brackets'. It is used to indicate a pair of punctuation marks that enclose additional information or asides within a sentence. In Japanese, there are different types of brackets, such as 丸括弧 (まるかっこ) for round brackets (), 角括弧 (かくかっこ) for square brackets [], and 波括弧 (なみかっこ) for curly brackets {}. Example sentences: Please put the word in parentheses「その言葉を括弧に入れてください」(そのことばをかっこにいれてください). The explanation is in brackets「説明は括弧内にあります」(せつめいはかっこないにあります).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    2096

    Handwriting

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