Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Take

Reading

Parts

又Again 耳Ear

Example Word

書き取り: dictation. The Japanese noun '書き取り (かきとり)' refers to the act of writing down what is being spoken or dictated. It is commonly used in educational settings, such as language classes, where students practice listening and writing skills by transcribing spoken words or sentences. For example: The teacher gave us a dictation exercise「先生が書き取りの練習をさせました」(せんせいがかきとりのれんしゅうをさせました). I need to improve my dictation skills「書き取りの能力を向上させる必要があります」(かきとりののうりょくをこうじょうさせるひつようがあります).

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

93

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Again

Reading

Example Word

又: again or also. The Japanese adverb '又 (また)' has two primary meanings: 'again' and 'also'. When used to mean 'again', it indicates repetition or recurrence of an action or event. For example: I will visit Japan again「また日本を訪れます」(またにほんをおとずれます). When used to mean 'also', it adds information or indicates an additional item or action. For example: He is also a teacher「彼はまた先生です」(かれはまたせんせいです). The nuance of 'また' can vary depending on context, but it generally conveys a sense of addition or repetition. It is commonly used in both casual and formal settings.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

247

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Accept

Reading

Parts

爪Claw 冖Crown 又Again

Example Word

受かる: pass. The Japanese verb '受かる (うかる)' means 'to pass' in the context of passing an exam, test, or selection process. It is commonly used when someone successfully meets the requirements to be accepted or approved. For example: I passed the entrance exam「入学試験に受かった」(にゅうがくしけんにうかった). She passed the interview「彼女は面接に受かった」(かのじょはめんせつにうかった). This verb is often used in academic or professional settings to indicate success in a competitive situation.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

291

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Anti

Reading

Parts

厂Cliff 又Again

Example Word

反応: reaction. The Japanese verbal noun '反応 (はんのう)' means 'reaction'. It refers to a response or change that occurs as a result of an action, event, or stimulus. This word is commonly used in both scientific and everyday contexts. For example: The chemical reaction was fast「化学反応は速かった」(かがくはんのうははやかった). Her reaction to the news was surprising「彼女のそのニュースへの反応は驚くものだった」(かのじょのそのニュースへのはんのうはおどろくものだった). It can also describe emotional or social responses, such as public reaction to a policy「政策への世間の反応」(せいさくへのせけんのはんのう).

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

326

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Friend

Reading

Parts

𠂇Cliff (厂)又Again

Example Word

友人: friend. The Japanese noun '友人 (ゆうじん)' means 'friend'. It is a formal or polite term used to refer to a friend, often in written contexts or formal speech. It carries a slightly more mature or respectful tone compared to the more casual '友達 (ともだち)'. For example: He is my friend「彼は私の友人です」(かれはわたしのゆうじんです). I met an old friend「昔の友人に会いました」(むかしのゆうじんにあいました). Note that '友人' is typically used for close or significant friendships, rather than casual acquaintances.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

336

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Reach, Extend

Reading

Parts

ノ 乃

Example Word

及ぶ: reach. The Japanese verb '及ぶ (およぶ)' primarily means 'to reach' or 'to extend to'. It is often used to describe something that extends to a certain point, level, or degree. This verb can be used in both physical and abstract contexts. For example: The damage reached the entire city「被害は全市に及んだ」(ひがいぜんしにおよんだ). His influence extends to many fields「彼の影響は多くの分野に及ぶ」(かれのえいきょうはおおくのぶんやにおよぶ). Additionally, '及ぶ' can also imply 'to amount to' or 'to come to' in certain contexts, such as in the phrase '及ばずながら' (およばずながら), which means 'though it may not be enough'.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

540

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Uncle, Younger sibling of parent

Reading

Parts

尗 又Again

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

898

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Obtain

Reading

Parts

丩 又Again

Example Word

収支: balance. The Japanese noun '収支 (しゅうし)' refers to the 'balance' between income and expenses, often used in financial or budgetary contexts. It is commonly used to describe the financial state of a company, organization, or individual. For example: The company's balance is stable「会社の収支は安定している」(かいしゃのしゅうしはあんていしている). We need to check the monthly balance「月次の収支を確認する必要がある」(げつじのしゅうしをかくにんするひつようがある). This term is essential in discussions about budgeting, accounting, and financial planning.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1107

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Both, Pair

Reading

Parts

又Again

Example Word

双方: both. The Japanese noun '双方 (そうほう)' means 'both' or 'both parties'. It is used to refer to two sides, parties, or aspects of a situation. This term is often used in formal or legal contexts to emphasize the involvement or agreement of two parties. For example: Both parties agreed「双方が同意した」(そうほうがどういした). Both sides are responsible「双方が責任を負う」(そうほうがせきにんをおう). The word is neutral and can be applied to people, groups, or abstract concepts.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1392

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Describe, Confer

Reading

Parts

又Again 余Excess

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1732

Handwriting