Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

kanji

Meaning

See

Reading

Parts

儿Legs 目Eye

Example Word

見掛ける: notice. The Japanese verb '見掛ける (みかける)' means 'to notice' or 'to catch sight of'. It is used when you happen to see or notice something or someone, often by chance. This verb implies that the action of seeing is not intentional or planned, but rather incidental. For example: I noticed a strange man on the street「変な男を道で見掛けた」(へんなおとこをみちでみかけた). She noticed a rare bird in the park「彼女は公園で珍しい鳥を見掛けた」(かのじょはこうえんでめずらしいとりをみかけた). The verb can also be used to describe seeing someone or something frequently, as in 'I often notice him at the library'「彼を図書館でよく見掛ける」(かれをとしょかんでよくみかける).

Radical

見

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

3

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Parent

Reading

Parts

見See 立Stand 木Tree, Wood

Example Word

親友: best friend. The Japanese noun '親友 (しんゆう)' means 'best friend'. It refers to a very close friend with whom one shares a deep bond of trust and affection. This term is often used to describe a lifelong friend or someone who is like family. For example: He is my best friend「彼は私の親友です」(かれはわたしのしんゆうです). We have been best friends since childhood「私たちは子供の頃から親友です」(わたしたちはこどものころからしんゆうです). The term emphasizes a strong, enduring friendship and is not used casually for acquaintances.

Radical

見

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

134

Radical Form

亲

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Remember, Awake

Reading

Parts

見See

Example Word

視覚: vision. The Japanese noun '視覚 (しかく)' refers to the sense of sight or vision. It is used to describe the ability to see or the process of perceiving visual information. This term is often used in scientific, medical, or technical contexts, but it can also appear in everyday language. For example: Vision is one of the five senses「視覚は五感の一つです」(しかくはごかんのひとつです). He lost his vision due to the accident「彼は事故で視覚を失った」(かれはじこでしかくをうしなった). The word can also be used metaphorically to describe perception or awareness, as in 'a new perspective' or 'a fresh vision'.

Radical

見

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

270

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

View

Reading

Parts

隹Bird 見See

Example Word

観: view. The Japanese suffix '観 (かん)' is used to express a perspective, view, or way of thinking about something. It is often attached to nouns to form compound words that describe a particular outlook or interpretation. For example: world view「世界観」(せかいかん). life view「人生観」(じんせいかん). This suffix is commonly used in philosophical or abstract contexts to discuss how one perceives or interprets a concept. It can also imply a subjective or personal perspective, as in '彼の人生観は独特だ (かれのじんせいかんはどくとくだ) (His view on life is unique).'

Radical

見

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

321

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

See, Look

Reading

Parts

礻Cult (示)見See

Example Word

視野: field of view. The Japanese noun '視野 (しや)' means 'field of view'. It refers to the area that is visible to the eye or can be seen from a particular point. It can also be used metaphorically to refer to the scope or range of one's understanding, awareness, or consideration. Example: He has a broad field of view 「彼は視野が広い」 (かれはしやがひろい). We need to expand our field of view 「私たちは視野を広げる必要がある」 (わたしたちはしやをひろげるひつようがある). This word is often used in discussions about vision, perspective, or strategic thinking.

Radical

見

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

644

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Standard, Regulation

Reading

Parts

夫Man, Husband 見See

Example Word

新規: new. The Japanese adjectival noun '新規 (しんき)' means 'new' and is often used to describe something that is newly established, introduced, or started. It is commonly used in business contexts to refer to new customers, projects, or accounts. For example: We are looking for new customers「新規の顧客を探しています」(しんきのこきゃくをさがしています). This is a new project「これは新規のプロジェクトです」(これはしんきのぷろじぇくとです). The term emphasizes the freshness or novelty of the subject and is frequently used in formal or professional settings.

Radical

見

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1074

Handwriting

kanji

Meaning

Look, Perusal

Reading

Parts

臣Servant, Retainer

Example Word

展覧会: exhibition. The Japanese noun '展覧会 (てんらんかい)' refers to an 'exhibition' or a 'display' of items, often art, artifacts, or collections, for public viewing. It is commonly used in contexts related to art galleries, museums, or special events where works are showcased. For example: I went to an art exhibition「美術の展覧会に行きました」(びじゅつのてんらんかいにいきました). The exhibition was very interesting「その展覧会はとても面白かったです」(そのてんらんかいはとてもおもしろかったです). This word is neutral in tone and can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Radical

見

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1129

Handwriting