Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 皿
kanji
盛Meaning
Prosper
Reading
mo
さかsaka
onyomiじょうjou
せいsei
Parts
成Become 皿Plate
Example Word
盛る: serve or pile. The Japanese verb '盛る (も る)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to serve' or 'to dish out', often used in the context of serving food. For example: The chef served rice「シェフがご飯を盛った」(シェフがごはんをもった). The second meaning is 'to pile up' or 'to heap', which can be used both literally and figuratively. For example: She piled up the books「彼女は本を盛った」(かのじょはほんをもった). The verb can also be used in compound verbs or idiomatic expressions, such as '盛り上がる (もりあがる)', which means 'to get excited' or 'to become lively'.
Radical
皿
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
684
Handwriting
kanji
益Meaning
Profit, Benefit
Reading
eki
やくyaku
Parts
皿Plate ハ
Example Word
有益: beneficial. The Japanese adjectival noun '有益 (ゆうえき)' means 'beneficial'. It is used to describe something that provides a significant advantage, profit, or positive outcome. This term is often used in contexts related to education, health, and business to indicate that something is useful or advantageous. For example: This book is beneficial for students「この本は学生にとって有益です」(このほんはがくせいにとってゆうえきです). The meeting was beneficial for the company「その会議は会社にとって有益でした」(そのかいぎはかいしゃにとってゆうえきでした). It can also be used to describe actions or information that are helpful or valuable.
Radical
皿
Stroke Count
10JLPT
N1Grade
5Frequency
972
Handwriting
kanji
盗Meaning
Steal
Reading
nusu
onyomiとうtou
Parts
次Next 皿Plate
Example Word
盗む: steal. The Japanese verb '盗む (ぬすむ)' means 'to steal'. It is used to describe the act of taking something that belongs to someone else without their permission. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as stealing physical objects, ideas, or even moments. For example: He stole my wallet「彼は私の財布を盗んだ」(かれはわたしのさいふをぬすんだ). She stole the idea from her colleague「彼女は同僚からそのアイデアを盗んだ」(かのじょはどうりょうからそのアイデアをぬすんだ). It's important to note that this verb carries a strong negative connotation and is considered a serious offense in Japanese culture.
Radical
皿
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N3Grade
7Frequency
1028
Handwriting
kanji
監Meaning
Oversee
Reading
kan
Parts
皿Plate 臣Servant, Retainer
Example Word
監督: director or supervisor. The Japanese verbal noun '監督 (かんとく)' can mean 'director' or 'supervisor', depending on the context. As 'director', it refers to someone who directs films, plays, or other creative works. For example: He is the director of this movie「彼はこの映画の監督です」(かれはこのえいがのかんとくです). As 'supervisor', it refers to someone who oversees or manages a team, project, or organization. For example: The supervisor checked the work「監督が仕事を確認しました」(かんとくがしごとをかくにんしました). The word is versatile and widely used in both creative and professional settings.
Radical
皿
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1161
Handwriting
kanji
盤Meaning
Tray, Disk
Reading
ban
Parts
般Sort, Carrier 皿Plate
Example Word
基盤: foundation. The Japanese noun '基盤 (きばん)' refers to a 'foundation' or 'base' upon which something is built or established. It is often used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as the foundation of a building or the foundational principles of a system. For example: The foundation of this building is strong「この建物の基盤は強い」(このたてもののきばんはつよい). The company's success is built on a solid foundation「その会社の成功はしっかりした基盤の上に築かれている」(そのかいしゃのせいこうはしっかりしたきばんのうえにきずかれている). This word is commonly used in discussions about infrastructure, technology, or organizational structures.
Radical
皿
Stroke Count
15JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1411
Handwriting
kanji
皿Meaning
Plate
Reading
sara
Parts
丨Stick 一One 冂Enclosure
Example Word
灰皿: ashtray. The Japanese noun '灰皿 (はいざら)' refers to an 'ashtray', a container used for collecting ash and cigarette butts. It is commonly found in smoking areas, restaurants, or homes where smoking is permitted. Example sentences: Please use the ashtray「灰皿を使ってください」(はいざらをつかってください). The ashtray is full「灰皿がいっぱいです」(はいざらがいっぱいです). This word is straightforward and does not carry additional meanings or nuances beyond its literal definition.
Radical
皿
Stroke Count
5JLPT
N2Grade
3Frequency
1463
Handwriting
kanji
盆Meaning
Tray, Basin
Reading
bon
Parts
分Minute, Part 皿Plate
Example Word
盆踊り: bon dance. The Japanese noun '盆踊り (ぼんおどり)' refers to a traditional Japanese dance performed during the Obon festival, which is a Buddhist event to honor the spirits of deceased ancestors. The dance is typically performed in a circle around a raised platform called a 'yagura', where musicians play traditional music. The dance is a way to celebrate and remember ancestors, and it is often accompanied by the wearing of yukata (light summer kimono). For example: Let's go to the bon dance「盆踊りに行こう」(ぼんおどりにいこう). The bon dance is held at the shrine「盆踊りは神社で行われます」(ぼんおどりはじんじゃでおこなわれます). The atmosphere of the bon dance is lively and festive, with many people participating in the dance and enjoying the food stalls set up around the venue.
Radical
皿
Stroke Count
9JLPT
N1Grade
7Frequency
1540
Handwriting
kanji
盟Meaning
Alliance
Reading
mei
Parts
明Bright 皿Plate
Example Word
加盟: membership. The Japanese noun '加盟 (かめい)' refers to the act of joining or becoming a member of an organization, group, or alliance. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as when a country joins an international organization or a company becomes part of a larger association. For example: Japan's membership in the United Nations「日本の国連への加盟」(にほんのこくれんへのかめい). The company decided to join the trade association「その会社はその業界団体への加盟を決めた」(そのかいしゃはそのぎょうかいだんたいへのかめいをきめた). The term emphasizes the formal and official nature of the membership.
Radical
皿
Stroke Count
13JLPT
N1Grade
6Frequency
1660
Handwriting
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- Radical 舟
- Radical 欠
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- Radical 乛
- Radical 見
- Radical 止
- Radical 冫
- Radical 曰
- Radical 戈
- Radical 网
- Radical 立
- Radical 方
- Radical 戶
- Radical 牛
- Radical 羽
- Radical 行
- Radical 走
- Radical 殳
- Radical 羊
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- Radical 二
- Radical 白
- Radical 工
- Radical 干
- Radical 耳
- Radical 冂
- Radical 夕
- Radical 彡
- Radical 亠
- Radical 斤
- Radical 厂
- Radical 士
- Radical 歹
- Radical 虍
- Radical 巛
- Radical 凵
- Radical 文
- Radical 丶
- Radical 矢
- Radical 西
- Radical 里
- Radical 鳥
- Radical 亅
- Radical 冖
- Radical 匸
- Radical 幺
- Radical 鬼
- Radical 小
- Radical 音
- Radical 角
- Radical 毋
- Radical 老
- Radical 魚
- Radical 丿
- Radical 斗
- Radical 辛
- Radical 豕
- Radical 廴
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- Radical 骨
- Radical 勹
- Radical 鹿
- Radical 丨
- Radical 生
- Radical 入
- Radical 赤
- Radical 青
- Radical 自
- Radical 匕
- Radical 麥
- Radical 色
- Radical 黑
- Radical 彐
- Radical 厶
- Radical 癶
- Radical 甘
- Radical 氏
- Radical 玄
- Radical 豆
- Radical 辰
- Radical 臼
- Radical 己
- Radical 几
- Radical 弋
- Radical 疋
- Radical 血
- Radical 至
- Radical 釆
- Radical 革
- Radical 片
- Radical 臣
- Radical 耒
- Radical 瓦
- Radical 爪
- Radical 气
- Radical 長
- Radical 高
- Radical 父
- Radical 毛
- Radical 首
- Radical 夊
- Radical 谷
- Radical 風
- Radical 黃
- Radical 用
- Radical 支
- Radical 夂
- Radical 飛
- Radical 比
- Radical 身
- Radical 艮
- Radical 面
- Radical 尢
- Radical 非
- Radical 矛
- Radical 缶
- Radical 无
- Radical 卜
- Radical 皮
- Radical 舛
- Radical 齒
- Radical 髟
- Radical 舌
- Radical 鼻
- Radical 麻
- Radical 而
- Radical 香
- Radical 鼓
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- Radical 聿
- Radical 屮
- Radical 匚
- Radical 牙
- Radical 爻
- Radical 鬯
- Radical 韋
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