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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 子

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Child

    Reading

    kunyomi

    ko

    onyomi

    su

    shi

    Parts

    Finish, Complete One

    Example Word

    様子: appearance or situation. The Japanese noun '様子 (ようす)' can mean 'appearance' or 'situation'. It is used to describe the state, condition, or manner in which something appears or occurs. This word is versatile and can be applied to physical appearances, emotional states, or general circumstances. For example: The appearance of the sky is strange「空の様子がおかしい」(そらのようすがおかしい). I want to know the situation「様子を知りたい」(ようすをしりたい). It can also imply observing or checking on something, as in 'Let's see how things go'「様子を見よう」(ようすをみよう).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    3

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    7

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Learn

    Reading

    kunyomiまな

    mana

    onyomiがく

    gaku

    Parts

    Child Crown Small

    Example Word

    自然科学: natural science. TheJapanese noun'自然科学(しぜんかがく)'means'naturalscience'.Thistermreferstothebranchofsciencethatdealswiththephysicalworld,includingphysics,chemistry,biology,andearthsciences.Itisusedtodescribethestudyofnaturalphenomenaandthelawsthatgovernthem.Forexample:Heisstudyingnaturalscienceatuniversity「彼は大学で自然科学を勉強しています」(かれはだいがくでしぜんかがくをべんきょうしています).Naturalsciencehelpsusunderstandtheenvironment「自然科学は環境を理解するのに役立ちます」(しぜんかがくはかんきょうをりかいするのにやくだちます).Thiswordisoftenusedinacademicorformalsettings.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    50

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exist, Suppose

    Reading

    onyomiそん

    son

    ぞん

    zon

    Parts

    Child

    Example Word

    保存: storage or preservation. The Japanese verbal noun '保存 (ほぞん)' primarily means 'preservation' or 'storage'. It refers to the act of keeping something in its original state or condition, or storing something for future use. This word is commonly used in contexts related to food preservation, data storage, or the conservation of cultural artifacts. For example: data preservation is important「データの保存は大切です」(データのほぞんはたいせつです). This method is used for food storage「この方法は食品の保存に使われます」(このほうほうはしょくひんのほぞんにつかわれます). Note that '保存' can also imply maintaining something over time, such as in '文化の保存 (ぶんかのほぞん) (preservation of culture)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    302

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Character

    Reading

    kunyomiあざ

    aza

    onyomi

    ji

    Parts

    Child Roof

    Example Word

    活字: type. The Japanese noun '活字 (かつじ)' refers to 'type' in the context of printing or typography. It specifically denotes the individual pieces of metal or wood with raised characters used in traditional printing presses. This term is also used more broadly to refer to printed characters or fonts in modern contexts. For example: This book uses old type「この本は古い活字を使っている」(このほんはふるいかつじをつかっている). I prefer books with clear type「私は読みやすい活字の本が好きだ」(わたしはよみやすいかつじのほんがすきだ). The term can also metaphorically refer to the written word or printed material in general.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    370

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grandchildren

    Reading

    kunyomiまご

    mago

    onyomiそん

    son

    Parts

    Child Lineage

    Example Word

    孫: grandchild. The Japanese noun '孫 (まご)' means 'grandchild'. It refers to the child of one's son or daughter. This term is used in family contexts to denote the generational relationship. For example: my grandchild is cute「私の孫はかわいい」(わたしのまごはかわいい). I love spending time with my grandchildren「孫と過ごす時間が大好きです」(まごとすごすじかんがだいすきです). The term can be used for both male and female grandchildren and is a common word in family-related conversations.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1114

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hole, Cavity

    Reading

    kunyomiあな

    ana

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Child

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1214

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Filial piety

    Reading

    onyomiこう

    kou

    Parts

    Old (老)Child

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1298

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Orphan, Solitary

    Reading

    onyomi

    ko

    Parts

    Child

    Example Word

    孤独: loneliness. The Japanese adjectival noun '孤独 (こどく)' means 'loneliness'. It describes the state of being alone, isolated, or feeling disconnected from others. This word often carries an emotional weight, emphasizing the sadness or emptiness associated with being alone. For example: he felt deep loneliness「彼は深い孤独を感じた」(かれはふかいこどくをかんじた). Loneliness is a common theme in literature「孤独は文学のよくあるテーマだ」(こどくはぶんがくのよくあるテーマだ). It can also be used to describe a physical state of being alone, but it is more commonly associated with emotional isolation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    8

    Frequency

    1318

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Season

    Reading

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Child Cereal

    Example Word

    季節: season. The Japanese noun '季節 (きせつ)' refers to 'season', specifically one of the four divisions of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter). It is used to describe the natural changes and characteristics associated with each period. For example: I love the autumn season「秋の季節が大好きです」(あきのきせつがだいすきです). The cherry blossoms are a symbol of the spring season「桜は春の季節の象徴です」(さくらははるのきせつのしょうちょうです). This word is commonly used in everyday conversation, poetry, and literature to evoke the beauty and atmosphere of each season.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    1341

    Handwriting

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