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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

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    kanji

    Meaning

    Interval, Space

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ma

    あいだ

    aida

    onyomiけん

    ken

    かん

    kan

    Parts

    Day, Sun Gate

    Example Word

    夜間: night. The Japanese noun '夜間 (やかん)' refers to the time period of 'night'. It is commonly used to describe activities, services, or events that occur during the nighttime. For example: The library is open at night「図書館は夜間開いています」(としょかんはやかんあいています). Nighttime security is important「夜間の警備は重要です」(やかんのけいびはじゅうようです). This word is often used in formal or specific contexts, such as '夜間営業 (やかんえいぎょう)' (nighttime business hours) or '夜間学校 (やかんがっこう)' (night school).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    21

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gate

    Reading

    kunyomiかど

    kado

    onyomiもん

    mon

    Parts

    Stick Barb Day, Sun

    Example Word

    門: gate. The Japanese noun '門 (もん)' refers to a 'gate', typically a large, formal entrance to a building, temple, shrine, or estate. It often signifies a boundary or transition point between spaces. For example: The gate of the temple is beautiful「お寺の門は美しい」(おてらのもんはうつくしい). Please enter through the main gate「正面の門から入ってください」(しょうめんのもんからはいってください). In some contexts, '門' can also refer to a school of thought or a sect, but this usage is less common and more specialized.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    176

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Barrier, Related

    Reading

    kunyomiせき

    seki

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Gate Close

    Example Word

    税関: customs. The Japanese noun '税関 (ぜいかん)' refers to 'customs', specifically the government agency responsible for regulating the flow of goods into and out of a country, as well as collecting duties and taxes on imports and exports. This term is commonly used in contexts related to international travel, shipping, and trade. For example: I went through customs「税関を通りました」(ぜいかんをとおりました). The customs officer checked my luggage「税関の職員が私の荷物をチェックしました」(ぜいかんのしょくいんがわたしのにもつをチェックしました). It is important to note that '税関' is often associated with airports, seaports, and border crossings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    215

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Open

    Reading

    kunyomi

    a

    ひら

    hira

    onyomiかい

    kai

    Parts

    Gate Open

    Example Word

    開始: start. The Japanese verbal noun '開始 (かいし)' means 'start' or 'commencement'. It is used to indicate the beginning of an event, activity, or process. This word is often used in formal or official contexts, such as meetings, ceremonies, or operations. For example: The meeting will start at 10 AM「会議は10時に開始します」(かいぎは10じにかいしします). The operation has commenced「手術が開始されました」(しゅじゅつがかいしされました). Note that '開始' is typically used in written or formal speech, while more casual situations might use simpler terms like '始める (はじめる)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    244

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Close, Shut

    Reading

    kunyomi

    shi

    to

    onyomiへい

    hei

    Parts

    Gate Talent, Age

    Example Word

    閉会: closing. The Japanese verbal noun '閉会 (へいかい)' refers to the act of closing or concluding an event, meeting, or ceremony. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as conferences, assemblies, or official gatherings. For example: The chairman announced the closing of the meeting「議長が閉会を宣言した」(ぎちょうがへいかいをせんげんした). The conference will close at 5 PM「会議は午後5時に閉会します」(かいぎはごご5じにへいかいします). Note that '閉会' is often paired with verbs like 'する' to indicate the action of closing, as in '閉会する' (to close).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    907

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Darkness

    Reading

    kunyomiやみ

    yami

    onyomiおん

    on

    あん

    an

    Parts

    Gate Sound

    Example Word

    闇: darkness. The Japanese noun '闇 (やみ)' means 'darkness'. It refers to the absence of light, often used to describe physical darkness, such as in a room or at night. It can also metaphorically represent emotional or moral darkness, such as despair, ignorance, or evil. For example: The room was filled with darkness「部屋は闇に包まれていた」(へやはやみにつつまれていた). He fell into the darkness of despair「彼は絶望の闇に落ちた」(かれはぜつぼうのやみにおちた). The word can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as '闇取引 (やみとりひき)' (black market dealings).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    17

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    927

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    Reading

    kunyomiたたか

    tataka

    onyomiとう

    tou

    Parts

    Gate Beans Measurement

    Example Word

    戦闘: battle. The Japanese noun '戦闘 (せんとう)' means 'battle' or 'combat'. It refers to a fight or conflict between armed forces, often in a war or military context. This word is commonly used in discussions about military operations, historical battles, or even metaphorical battles in non-physical contexts. For example: The battle was intense「戦闘は激しかった」(せんとうははげしかった). They engaged in combat「彼らは戦闘に参加した」(かれらはせんとうにさんかした). Note that '戦闘' is a formal term and is typically used in serious or professional contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1108

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cabinet

    Reading

    onyomiかく

    kaku

    Parts

    Gate Each

    Example Word

    内閣: cabinet. The Japanese noun '内閣 (ないかく)' refers to the 'cabinet' in a governmental context. It specifically denotes the group of ministers or executives who are responsible for the administration and policy-making of a government. This term is commonly used in political discussions and news reports. For example: The cabinet held a meeting「内閣は会議を開いた」(ないかくはかいぎをひらいた). The prime minister reshuffled the cabinet「首相は内閣を改造した」(しゅしょうはないかくをかいぞうした). The term is often associated with the executive branch of government and is a key component in the political structure of Japan.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1251

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quiet, Leisure

    Reading

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Gate Tree, Wood

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    1313

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Inspect, Inspection

    Reading

    kunyomiけみ

    kemi

    onyomiえつ

    etsu

    Parts

    Gate

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1988

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clan, Clique

    Reading

    onyomiばつ

    batsu

    Parts

    Gate Fell, Cut down

    Example Word

    派閥: faction. The Japanese noun '派閥 (はばつ)' refers to a 'faction' or a group within a larger organization, often political or corporate, that has its own distinct interests or agenda. This term is commonly used in contexts where there is internal division or competition within a group. For example: There is a strong faction within the party「党内に強い派閥がある」(とうないにつよいはばつがある). The company is divided into several factions「その会社はいくつかの派閥に分かれている」(そのかいしゃはいくつかのはばつにわかれている). The term can carry a slightly negative connotation, implying internal strife or power struggles.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2018

    Handwriting

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