Support Venezuelan earthquake victims bydonating to emergency relief efforts

Nihongo

Classroom

Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 月

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    Moon, Month

    Reading

    kunyomiつき

    tsuki

    onyomiげつ

    getsu

    がつ

    gatsu

    Parts

    Three 丿Katakana no Barb

    Example Word

    月見: moon viewing. The Japanese noun '月見 (つきみ)' refers to the traditional custom of viewing the moon, often during the autumn moon-viewing festival known as 'Tsukimi'. This practice involves appreciating the beauty of the full moon, typically while enjoying seasonal foods like rice dumplings (月見団子, つきみだんご) and sake. Example sentences: Let's do moon viewing tonight「今夜は月見をしよう」(こんやはつきみをしよう). During Tsukimi, we eat rice dumplings「月見の時、団子を食べます」(つきみのとき、だんごをたべます).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    76

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Exist

    Reading

    kunyomi

    a

    onyomiゆう

    yuu

    u

    Parts

    𠂇Cliff (厂)Moon, Month

    Example Word

    有り難い: rare or grateful. The Japanese adjective '有り難い (ありがたい)' has two primary meanings. The first and most common meaning is 'grateful' or 'thankful', expressing deep appreciation for something received or experienced. For example: I am grateful for your help「あなたの助けは有り難い」(あなたのたすけはありがたい). The second meaning is 'rare' or 'precious', referring to something that is uncommon or hard to come by. For example: Such kindness is rare「そのような親切は有り難い」(そのようなしんせつはありがたい). The word originates from the idea that something is so rare or precious that it feels like a blessing, hence the dual meanings. It is often used in formal or heartfelt contexts to express gratitude or acknowledge the rarity of a situation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    6

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    165

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Morning

    Reading

    kunyomiあさ

    asa

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Moon, Month Eminent (卓)

    Example Word

    毎朝: every morning. The Japanese noun '毎朝 (まいあさ)' means 'every morning'. It is used to describe something that happens or is done each morning without exception. This word is often used in daily conversations to talk about routines or habits. For example: I drink coffee every morning「毎朝コーヒーを飲みます」(まいあさコーヒーをのみます). She goes jogging every morning「彼女は毎朝ジョギングをします」(かのじょはまいあさジョギングをします). The word '毎朝' is a combination of '毎' (every) and '朝' (morning), and it is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    210

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hope, Ambition

    Reading

    kunyomiのぞ

    nozo

    onyomiもう

    mou

    ぼう

    bou

    Parts

    Death, Deceased Moon, Month King

    Example Word

    失望: disappointment. The Japanese verbal noun '失望 (しつぼう)' means 'disappointment'. It refers to the feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction when something does not meet one's expectations. This word is often used to express a strong sense of letdown or disillusionment. For example: I felt deep disappointment「私は深い失望を感じた」(わたしはふかいしつぼうをかんじた). His failure caused disappointment among his supporters「彼の失敗は支持者たちに失望を与えた」(かれのしっぱいはしじしゃたちにしつぼうをあたえた). The word can also be used in phrases like '失望する (しつぼうする)' meaning 'to be disappointed'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    367

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Obey, Clothing

    Reading

    onyomiふく

    fuku

    Parts

    Moon, Month 𠬝Clothing (服)

    Example Word

    洋服: clothes. The Japanese noun '洋服 (ようふく)' refers to 'Western-style clothes' or simply 'clothes' in a general sense. This term is used to distinguish Western-style clothing from traditional Japanese attire like kimono or yukata. It is commonly used in everyday conversation when referring to clothing items such as shirts, pants, dresses, and suits. For example: I bought new clothes「新しい洋服を買いました」(あたらしいようふくをかいました). She is wearing beautiful clothes「彼女はきれいな洋服を着ています」(かのじょはきれいなようふくをきています). The term is widely understood and used in modern Japanese society, where Western-style clothing is the norm.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    460

    Radical Form

    𠬝

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Time, Period

    Reading

    onyomi

    go

    ki

    Parts

    Moon, Month That

    Example Word

    前期: first half. The Japanese noun '前期 (ぜんき)' refers to the 'first half' of a period, such as a school term, fiscal year, or any other divided timeframe. It is commonly used in academic, business, and organizational contexts to distinguish between the first and second parts of a period. For example: The first half of the fiscal year was successful「前期の決算は成功でした」(ぜんきのけっさんはせいこうでした). The first half of the school term ends next week「前期は来週で終わります」(ぜんきはらいしゅうでおわります). This term is often paired with '後期 (こうき)', which means 'second half'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    511

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Clear, Cheerful

    Reading

    kunyomiほが

    hoga

    onyomiろう

    rou

    Parts

    Good Moon, Month

    Example Word

    朗らか: cheerful. The Japanese adjective '朗らか (ほがらか)' means 'cheerful' or 'bright'. It is used to describe someone who has a cheerful and optimistic personality, or a situation that feels lighthearted and pleasant. This word often conveys a sense of openness and positivity. For example: She has a cheerful personality「彼女は朗らかな性格です」(かのじょはほがらかなせいかくです). The atmosphere at the party was cheerful「パーティーの雰囲気は朗らかでした」(パーティーのふんいきはほがらかでした). Note that '朗らか' is often used to describe people or moods rather than objects.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1677

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emporer, Majestic plural, Imperial we

    Reading

    onyomiちん

    chin

    Parts

    Moon, Month Close

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    9

    Frequency

    2115

    Handwriting

Page 1 of 1

1 - 8 of 8

Radical Groups

Group 61 of 198