Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Take

Reading

Parts

又Again 耳Ear

Example Word

取り入れる: incorporate or adopt. The Japanese verb '取り入れる (とりいれる)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to adopt', often used when referring to adopting ideas, methods, or systems. The second is 'to incorporate', which can refer to physically bringing something in or integrating something into a system. For example: The company adopted new technology「その会社は新しい技術を取り入れた」(そのかいしゃはあたらしいぎじゅつをとりいれた). She incorporated fresh ingredients into her cooking「彼女は新鮮な食材を料理に取り入れた」(かのじょはしんせんなしょくざいをりょうりにとりいれた). This verb is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the process of integrating or adopting something new.

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

受け継ぐ: inherit. The Japanese verb '受け継ぐ (うけつぐ)' means 'to inherit'. This verb is used when someone receives or takes over something from a predecessor, such as traditions, responsibilities, or property. It implies a continuation of something from one generation or person to another. For example: He inherited his father's business「彼は父の事業を受け継いだ」(かれはちちのじぎょうをうけついだ). We must inherit the traditions of our ancestors「私たちは先祖の伝統を受け継がなければならない」(わたしたちはせんぞのでんとうをうけつがなければならない). The verb can also be used in a broader sense to describe taking over roles or duties.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

291

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Anti

Reading

Parts

厂Cliff 又Again

Example Word

反則: foul. The Japanese verbal noun '反則 (はんそく)' refers to a violation or foul, particularly in the context of rules, regulations, or sports. It is commonly used to describe actions that break established rules, whether in games, competitions, or formal agreements. For example: That was a foul!「それは反則だ！」(それははんそくだ！). He committed a foul during the match「彼は試合中に反則を犯した」(かれはしあいちゅうにはんそくをおかした). The term can also extend to broader contexts, such as breaking societal or ethical rules, though it is most frequently associated with sports and games.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

326

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Friend

Reading

Parts

𠂇Cliff (厂)又Again

Example Word

友達: friend. The Japanese noun '友達 (ともだち)' means 'friend'. It refers to a person whom one knows, likes, and trusts. This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and is neutral in terms of formality. It can be used to describe both close friends and casual acquaintances. For example: I have many friends「友達がたくさんいます」(ともだちがたくさんいます). She is my best friend「彼女は私の親友です」(かのじょはわたしのしんゆうです). Note that '友達' is often used in informal contexts, while '友人 (ゆうじん)' is a more formal alternative.

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

回収: collection. The Japanese noun '回収 (かいしゅう)' primarily means 'collection'. It is commonly used to refer to the act of gathering or retrieving items, often for recycling, reuse, or disposal. For example: The collection of used bottles is scheduled for tomorrow「使用済みボトルの回収は明日に予定されています」(しようずみボトルのかいしゅうはあしたによていされています). The company is responsible for the collection of old electronics「その会社は古い電子機器の回収を担当しています」(そのかいしゃはふるいでんしききのかいしゅうをたんとうしています). This word is often used in contexts related to waste management, recycling programs, or retrieving distributed items.

Radical

又

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1107

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Both, Pair

Reading

Parts

又Again

Example Word

双子: twins. The Japanese noun '双子 (ふたご)' refers to 'twins', specifically two offspring born from the same pregnancy. This word is used to describe siblings who are born at the same time. It can be used for both humans and animals. For example: They are twins「彼らは双子です」(かれらはふたごです). The cat gave birth to twins「その猫は双子を産んだ」(そのねこはふたごをうんだ). The term is neutral and does not specify whether the twins are identical or fraternal.

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