Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Horse

Reading

Parts

三Three 丨Stick 灬Fire (火)㇉Bent hook

Example Word

馬: horse. The Japanese noun '馬 (うま)' means 'horse'. This word refers to the animal, specifically the domesticated species Equus ferus caballus. It is commonly used in everyday language as well as in idiomatic expressions. For example: I saw a horse at the farm「牧場で馬を見た」(ぼくじょうでうまをみた). The horse is running fast「馬が速く走っている」(うまがはやくはしっている). In Japanese culture, horses have historical significance, often associated with samurai and traditional festivals. The word can also appear in compound words, such as '競馬 (けいば)' (horse racing).

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

149

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Surprise, Surprised

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 敬Respect

Example Word

驚かす: surprise. The Japanese verb '驚かす (おどろかす)' means 'to surprise' or 'to astonish'. It is a transitive verb, meaning it requires a direct object. This verb is used when someone causes another person to feel surprised or shocked, often intentionally. For example: He surprised his friend with a gift「彼は友達をプレゼントで驚かした」(かれはともだちをぷれぜんとでおどろかした). The loud noise surprised everyone「大きな音がみんなを驚かした」(おおきなおとがみんなをおどろかした). The verb can also imply a sense of startling someone, as in: She startled me by suddenly appearing「彼女が突然現れて私を驚かした」(かのじょがとつぜんあらわれてわたしをおどろかした). Note that the verb '驚く (おどろく)' is the intransitive form, meaning 'to be surprised'.

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

410

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Test

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 㑒

Example Word

実験: experiment. The Japanese verbal noun '実験 (じっけん)' means 'experiment'. It refers to a scientific test or trial conducted to discover or demonstrate something. This word is commonly used in academic, scientific, and everyday contexts. For example: We conducted an experiment「私たちは実験を行いました」(わたしたちはじっけんをおこないました). The experiment was successful「実験は成功しました」(じっけんはせいこうしました). It can also be used metaphorically to describe trying something new, such as: This recipe is an experiment「このレシピは実験です」(このレシピはじっけんです).

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

650

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Poor quality, Burdensome

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 太Thick, Fat

Example Word

無駄遣い: waste. The Japanese verbal noun '無駄遣い (むだづかい)' means 'waste' or 'squandering'. It refers to the act of using resources, such as money, time, or effort, in a way that is not useful or productive. This term often carries a negative connotation, implying that the waste could have been avoided. For example: Don't waste money「お金を無駄遣いしないで」(おかねをむだづかいしないで). She wastes her time on trivial matters「彼女はつまらないことに時間を無駄遣いしている」(かのじょはつまらないことにじかんをむだづかいしている).

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

714

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Clamor, Boisterous

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 又Again 虫Insect

Example Word

騒ぎ: commotion. The Japanese noun '騒ぎ (さわぎ)' refers to a state of noise, confusion, or uproar. It is often used to describe situations where there is a lot of activity or disturbance, such as a loud party, a public protest, or any event that causes a noticeable disruption. For example: There was a commotion in the street「通りで騒ぎがあった」(とおりでさわぎがあった). The party turned into a big commotion「パーティーは大騒ぎになった」(パーティーはおおさわぎになった). This word can also imply a sense of chaos or disorder, and it is commonly used in both positive and negative contexts depending on the situation.

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

776

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Spur on, Gallop

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 区District

Example Word

駆け付ける: rush. The Japanese verb '駆け付ける (かけつける)' means 'to rush to a place' or 'to hurry to arrive'. It is often used when someone is in a hurry to reach a specific location, usually in response to an urgent situation or to provide assistance. This verb conveys a sense of urgency and purpose. For example: I rushed to the hospital「病院に駆け付けた」(びょういんにかけつけた). He hurried to the scene of the accident「彼は事故現場に駆け付けた」(かれはじこげんばにかけつけた). The verb is commonly used in situations where time is critical, such as emergencies or important events.

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1111

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Chess piece

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 句Phrase, Paragraph

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1206

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Station

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 尺Foot

Example Word

駅員: station staff. The Japanese noun '駅員 (えきいん)' refers to 'station staff' or 'station employee'. This term is used to describe personnel who work at train or subway stations, assisting passengers, managing ticket sales, and ensuring the smooth operation of the station. For example: The station staff helped me find the right platform「駅員が正しいホームを教えてくれた」(えきいんがただしいホームをおしえてくれた). I asked the station staff for directions「駅員に道を聞いた」(えきいんにみちをきいた). This word is commonly used in daily conversations, especially when discussing travel or commuting.

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1223

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Horse, Ride

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 奇Strange, Unusual

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1521

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Rise, Inflation

Reading

Parts

月Moon, Month 駦

Example Word

沸騰: boiling. The Japanese verbal noun '沸騰 (ふっとう)' means 'boiling'. It refers to the process of a liquid reaching its boiling point and bubbling vigorously due to heat. This term is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: the water is boiling「お湯が沸騰している」(おゆがふっとうしている). The excitement reached a boiling point「興奮が沸騰点に達した」(こうふんがふっとうてんにたっした). In a figurative sense, it can also describe a situation or emotions reaching a peak or climax, such as 'the crowd's excitement was boiling over'「群衆の興奮が沸騰していた」(ぐんしゅうのこうふんがふっとうしていた).

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1839

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Parking, Stationed

Reading

Parts

馬Horse 主Master

Example Word

駐車: parking. The Japanese verbal noun '駐車 (ちゅうしゃ)' means 'parking'. It refers to the act of parking a vehicle, such as a car, in a designated area. This term is commonly used in contexts related to traffic regulations, parking lots, and vehicle management. For example: Parking is prohibited here「ここは駐車禁止です」(ここはちゅうしゃきんしです). I am looking for a parking space「駐車場を探しています」(ちゅうしゃじょうをさがしています). Note that '駐車' is often combined with other words to form compound terms, such as '駐車場 (ちゅうしゃじょう)' (parking lot) or '駐車禁止 (ちゅうしゃきんし)' (no parking).

Radical

馬

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1970

Handwriting