Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

Next

Reading

Parts

冫Ice (水)欠Lack

Example Word

次々に: one after another. The Japanese adverb '次々に (つぎつぎに)' means 'one after another' or 'in succession.' It is used to describe events or actions that happen in rapid succession without pause. This adverb is often used to convey a sense of continuity or flow. Example: New students kept arriving one after another 「新しい学生が次々に到着した」 (あたらしいがくせいがつぎつぎにとうちゃくした). The flowers bloomed in succession 「花が次々に咲いた」 (はながつぎつぎにさいた). This adverb can be used in various contexts, including describing events, actions, or occurrences.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

101

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Song

Reading

Parts

可Possible 欠Lack

Example Word

歌声: singing. The Japanese noun '歌声 (うたごえ)' refers to the sound or voice of someone singing. It is often used to describe the act of singing or the quality of a person's singing voice. This word can be used in various contexts, such as appreciating someone's singing or describing the atmosphere created by singing. For example: Her singing is beautiful「彼女の歌声は美しい」(かのじょのうたごえはうつくしい). The sound of singing echoed through the hall「歌声がホールに響いた」(うたごえがホールにひびいた). Note that '歌声' specifically refers to the sound or voice of singing, not the act of singing itself, which would be '歌う (うたう)'.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

289

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Desire, Longing

Reading

Parts

谷Valley 欠Lack

Example Word

食欲: appetite. The Japanese noun '食欲 (しょくよく)' refers to one's appetite or desire to eat. It is commonly used in contexts related to hunger, eating habits, or health. For example: I have no appetite today「今日は食欲がない」(きょうはしょくよくがない). Her appetite has increased recently「最近、彼女の食欲が増えた」(さいきん、かのじょのしょくよくがふえた). This word can also be used metaphorically to describe a strong desire or craving for something, though this usage is less common. For instance: He has an appetite for adventure「彼は冒険に食欲がある」(かれはぼうけんにしょくよくがある).

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

767

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Lack

Reading

Example Word

欠ける: lack or chip. The Japanese verb '欠ける (かける)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to lack' or 'to be missing', often used to describe something that is incomplete or insufficient. For example: this plan lacks a clear goal「この計画は明確な目標が欠けている」(このけいかくはめいかくなもくひょうがかけている). The second meaning is 'to chip' or 'to break off', referring to a physical object losing a piece. For example: the cup chipped when it fell「カップは落ちて欠けた」(カップはおちてかけた). These meanings are unrelated and depend on the context in which the verb is used.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1037

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Rejoice, Delight

Reading

Parts

隹Bird 欠Lack

Example Word

歓迎: welcome. The Japanese verbal noun '歓迎 (かんげい)' means 'welcome'. It is used to express a warm reception or acceptance of someone or something. This term is often used in formal or polite contexts, such as welcoming guests, new members, or ideas. For example: We welcome your opinion「あなたの意見を歓迎します」(あなたのいけんをかんげいします). The new employee was warmly welcomed「新しい従業員は温かく歓迎されました」(あたらしいじゅうぎょういんはあたたかくかんげいされました). It can also be used in phrases like '歓迎会 (かんげいかい)', which means 'welcome party'.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1371

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Europe, Europe

Reading

Parts

区District 欠Lack

Example Word

欧米: west. The Japanese noun '欧米 (おうべい)' refers to 'the West' or 'Western countries', specifically Europe and America. This term is often used in discussions comparing Eastern and Western cultures, technologies, or philosophies. For example: Western culture is interesting「欧米の文化は面白い」(おうべいのぶんかはおもしろい). I want to study in the West「欧米で勉強したい」(おうべいでべんきょうしたい). The term can also be used in contexts discussing globalization or international relations, highlighting the influence or characteristics of Western societies.

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1534

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Deceit, Deceive

Reading

Parts

其That 欠Lack

Example Word

詐欺: fraud. The Japanese noun '詐欺 (さぎ)' means 'fraud'. It refers to the act of deceiving someone for personal gain, often involving money or property. This word is commonly used in legal, financial, and everyday contexts to describe scams, swindles, or dishonest schemes. For example: He was arrested for fraud「彼は詐欺で逮捕された」(かれはさぎでたいほされた). This is a classic case of fraud「これは典型的な詐欺です」(これはてんけいてきなさぎです). The term can also be used in compound words, such as '詐欺師 (さぎし)' (fraudster or con artist).

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1668

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Article, Goodwill

Reading

Parts

士Samurai 示Show, Indicate 欠Lack

Radical

欠

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

2117

Handwriting