Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical
Radical 乛
kanji
九Meaning
Nine
Reading
kokono
onyomiくku
きゅうkyuu
Parts
乙Second, Latter 丿Katakana no
Example Word
九百: nine hundred. The Japanese noun '九百 (きゅうひゃく)' means 'nine hundred'. It is a specific number used in counting or referring to quantities. This word is typically used in contexts involving numbers, such as prices, distances, or counts. For example: The book costs nine hundred yen「その本は九百円です」(そのほんはきゅうひゃくえんです). The train is nine hundred meters away「電車は九百メートル先です」(でんしゃはきゅうひゃくメートルさきです). It's important to note that '九百' is a compound of '九 (きゅう)' meaning 'nine' and '百 (ひゃく)' meaning 'hundred', and it follows the standard Japanese numbering system.
Radical
乛
Stroke Count
2JLPT
N5Grade
1Frequency
225
Handwriting
kanji
乱Meaning
Disorder, Riot
Reading
mida
onyomiらんran
Parts
舌Tongue 乚
Example Word
乱暴: violence or roughness. The Japanese verbal noun '乱暴 (らんぼう)' can mean 'violence' or 'roughness'. It refers to aggressive or unruly behavior, often implying a lack of control or consideration for others. It can describe physical actions, such as hitting or pushing, or more abstract behaviors, like speaking harshly or acting recklessly. For example: He was scolded for his violent behavior「彼は乱暴な行為を叱られた」(かれはらんぼうなこういをしかられた). Don't handle the equipment roughly「その装置を乱暴に扱わないで」(そのそうちをらんぼうにあつかわないで). The word can also be used as an adjective, as in '乱暴な人 (らんぼうなひと)' (violent/rough person).
Radical
乛
Stroke Count
7JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
677
Handwriting
kanji
乳Meaning
Breasts, Milk
Reading
chi
ちちchichi
onyomiにゅうnyuu
Parts
孚 乚
Example Word
乳房: breast. The Japanese noun '乳房 (ちぶさ)' refers to the 'breast' of a person or animal. It is a somewhat formal or literary term and is less commonly used in everyday conversation compared to '胸 (むね)' or 'おっぱい'. The word can be used in both medical and poetic contexts. For example: The mother fed her baby with her breast「母親は乳房で赤ちゃんに授乳した」(ははおやはちぶさであかちゃんにじゅにゅうした). The sculpture depicted a woman with exposed breasts「その彫刻は乳房を露わにした女性を描いていた」(そのちょうこくはちぶさをあらわにしたじょせいをえがいていた). Note that this term is neutral in tone but may carry a more serious or clinical nuance depending on the context.
Radical
乛
Stroke Count
8JLPT
N2Grade
6Frequency
1089
Handwriting
kanji
乞Meaning
Beg
Reading
ko
onyomiきつkitsu
こつkotsu
きけkike
Example Word
乞食: beggar. The Japanese noun '乞食 (こじき)' refers to a 'beggar', someone who asks for money or food as charity. This term is often used in historical or literary contexts and can carry a somewhat archaic or harsh tone. It is important to note that this word is not commonly used in modern, polite conversation, as it may be considered derogatory. Example sentences: The beggar sat by the temple「乞食が寺のそばに座っていた」(こじきがてらのそばにすわっていた). He gave some money to the beggar「彼は乞食にお金をあげた」(かれはこじきにおかねをあげた).
Radical
乛
Stroke Count
3JLPT
UnknownGrade
10Frequency
1165
Handwriting
kanji
乾Meaning
Dry
Reading
kawa
ほho
onyomiかんkan
Parts
車Car 乞Beg
Example Word
乾杯: cheers. The Japanese verbal noun '乾杯 (かんぱい)' means 'cheers'. It is commonly used during gatherings, parties, or meals to propose a toast before drinking. This word is often accompanied by raising glasses and is a gesture of goodwill, celebration, or camaraderie. Example sentences: Let's make a toast!「乾杯しましょう!」(かんぱいしましょう). Cheers to your success!「あなたの成功に乾杯!」(あなたのせいこうにかんぱい). Note that '乾杯' is typically used in formal or celebratory contexts and is not used casually in everyday conversation.
Radical
乛
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N2Grade
7Frequency
1181
Handwriting
kanji
亀Meaning
Turtle
Reading
kame
onyomiきki
Parts
龟 日Day, Sun
Example Word
亀: turtle or tortoise. The Japanese noun '亀 (かめ)' refers to a turtle or tortoise. It is used to describe the reptile known for its hard shell and slow movement. In Japanese culture, turtles are often associated with longevity and good fortune. For example: I saw a turtle at the zoo「動物園で亀を見た」(どうぶつえんでかめをみた). The tortoise is walking slowly「亀がゆっくり歩いている」(かめがゆっくりあるいている). Note that while 'turtle' and 'tortoise' are distinct in English, '亀' can refer to both in Japanese, with context often clarifying the specific type.
Radical
乛
Stroke Count
11JLPT
N1Grade
10Frequency
1515
Handwriting
kanji
乙Meaning
Second, Latter
Reading
oto
きのとkinoto
onyomiいつitsu
おつotsu
Example Word
乙: second or unique. The Japanese noun '乙 (おつ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'second', as in the second of ten heavenly stems used in the traditional Japanese calendar system. For example: today is the second day of the cycle「今日は乙の日です」(きょうはおつのひです). The second meaning is 'unique' or 'unconventional', often used to describe something quirky or distinctive. For example: that artist has a unique style「あのアーティストは乙なスタイルだ」(あのアーティストはおつなスタイルだ). This second usage is more colloquial and can sometimes carry a slightly humorous or ironic tone.
Radical
乛
Stroke Count
1JLPT
N1Grade
8Frequency
1559
Radical Forms
⺄, ⺃, 𠃊, 乛
Handwriting
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- Radical 見
- Radical 止
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- Radical 羽
- Radical 行
- Radical 走
- Radical 殳
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- Radical 白
- Radical 工
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- Radical 耳
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- Radical 亠
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- Radical 厂
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- Radical 虍
- Radical 巛
- Radical 凵
- Radical 文
- Radical 丶
- Radical 矢
- Radical 西
- Radical 里
- Radical 鳥
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- Radical 冖
- Radical 匸
- Radical 幺
- Radical 鬼
- Radical 小
- Radical 音
- Radical 角
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- Radical 老
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- Radical 骨
- Radical 勹
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- Radical 丨
- Radical 生
- Radical 入
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- Radical 自
- Radical 匕
- Radical 麥
- Radical 色
- Radical 黑
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- Radical 玄
- Radical 豆
- Radical 辰
- Radical 臼
- Radical 己
- Radical 几
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- Radical 疋
- Radical 血
- Radical 至
- Radical 釆
- Radical 革
- Radical 片
- Radical 臣
- Radical 耒
- Radical 瓦
- Radical 爪
- Radical 气
- Radical 長
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- Radical 首
- Radical 夊
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- Radical 風
- Radical 黃
- Radical 用
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- 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
- Radical 豸