Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Pull

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 丨Stick

Example Word

引き上げる: raise or withdraw. The Japanese verb '引き上げる (ひきあげる)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to raise' or 'to lift up', often used in contexts involving physical elevation or increasing something. For example: they raised the flag「彼らは旗を引き上げた」(かれらははたをひきあげた). The second meaning is 'to withdraw' or 'to pull back', commonly used in contexts involving retreating or removing something. For example: the troops withdrew from the area「部隊はその地域から引き上げた」(ぶたいはそのちいきからひきあげた). The verb can also be used metaphorically, such as withdrawing money or raising prices. Note that the meaning depends heavily on the context in which it is used.

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

138

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Spread, Stretch

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 長Long, Leader

Example Word

張り: stretch. The Japanese suffix '張り (はり)' is often used to indicate a sense of stretch, tension, or extension. It can be attached to nouns to describe something that is stretched or taut, or to convey a feeling of tightness or firmness. For example: a tight rope「張りのあるロープ」(はりのあるロープ). This suffix can also be used metaphorically to describe emotional tension or enthusiasm. For example: full of enthusiasm「張り切っている」(はりきっている). It's important to note that '張り' is often used in compound words to modify the meaning of the base noun, adding a sense of tension or extension.

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

255

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Strong

Reading

Parts

虫Insect 厶Private 弓Bow

Example Word

力強い: powerful or reassuring. The Japanese adjective '力強い (ちからづよい)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'powerful', referring to physical strength or force. For example: His punch is powerful「彼のパンチは力強い」(かれのパンチはちからづよい). The second meaning is 'reassuring', referring to something that provides emotional or mental strength, such as support or encouragement. For example: Her words were reassuring「彼女の言葉は力強かった」(かのじょのことばはちからづよかった). This word is often used to describe both physical and emotional contexts, making it versatile in usage.

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

258

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Younger brother

Reading

Parts

丿Katakana no 弓Bow 丨Stick 丷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

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

518

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Weak

Reading

Parts

冫Ice (水)弓Bow

Example Word

弱点: weakness. The Japanese noun '弱点 (じゃくてん)' means 'weakness'. It refers to a point of vulnerability or a flaw in someone or something. This term is often used in contexts such as personal traits, strategies, systems, or objects. For example: his weakness is his impatience「彼の弱点は短気なことだ」(かれのじゃくてんはたんきなことだ). The team's weakness was exposed「チームの弱点が露呈した」(チームのじゃくてんがろていした). It can also be used metaphorically to describe a weak point in an argument or plan.

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

643

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bullet, Projectile

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 単Simple, Single

Example Word

弾: bullet. The Japanese noun '弾 (たま)' primarily means 'bullet'. It refers to the projectile fired from a gun. This word is commonly used in contexts related to firearms, shooting, or ammunition. For example: The bullet hit the target「弾が的に当たった」(たまがまとにあたった). He loaded the gun with bullets「彼は銃に弾を込めた」(かれはじゅうにたまをこめた). While '弾' can also mean 'ball' in some contexts (e.g., 玉/たま), this meaning is less common and typically written with a different kanji (玉). The focus here is on the 'bullet' meaning, as it is the primary and most distinct usage of '弾 (たま)'.

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

981

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Increasing

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 尔

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1024

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Bow

Reading

Parts

㇉Bent hook コKatakana ko

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1402

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

String, Bowstring

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 玄Profound, Mysterious

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1780

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Mourn, Condolence

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 丨Stick

Radical

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2026

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Arc, Arch

Reading

Parts

弓Bow 瓜

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

弓

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2096

Handwriting