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Jōyō KanjiOrganized by Radical

Radical 見

 

    kanji

    Meaning

    See

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mi

    onyomiけん

    ken

    Parts

    Legs Eye

    Example Word

    見合い: matchmaking. The Japanese verbal noun '見合い (みあい)' refers to a formal meeting arranged for the purpose of matchmaking, often with the intention of marriage. It is a traditional practice in Japan where potential partners are introduced to each other, usually by family members, friends, or professional matchmakers. For example: They had a matchmaking meeting「彼らは見合いをした」(かれらはみあいをした). My parents arranged a matchmaking for me「私の両親は私に見合いをセットした」(わたしのりょうしんはわたしにみあいをセットした). The term can also be used more broadly to describe any situation where two parties are brought together for mutual consideration, though it is most commonly associated with marriage arrangements.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N5

    Grade

    1

    Frequency

    3

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Parent

    Reading

    kunyomiした

    shita

    おや

    oya

    onyomiしん

    shin

    Parts

    See Stand Tree, Wood

    Example Word

    親父: father or old man. The Japanese noun '親父 (おやじ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'father', often used in a casual or affectionate way, typically by adult children when referring to their own father. For example: my father is strict「私の親父は厳しい」(わたしのおやじはきびしい). The second meaning is 'old man', which can be used to refer to an older man, often in a somewhat informal or colloquial context. For example: that old man is kind「あの親父は優しい」(あのおやじはやさしい). Note that the tone can vary depending on the context, and it may carry a sense of familiarity or even slight roughness.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    16

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    134

    Radical Form

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remember, Awake

    Reading

    kunyomi

    sa

    おぼ

    obo

    onyomiかく

    kaku

    Parts

    See

    Example Word

    感覚: sense or sensation. The Japanese noun '感覚 (かんかく)' refers to the physical or mental perception of stimuli, often translated as 'sensation' or 'sense'. It can describe the physical senses (touch, taste, smell, etc.) or a more abstract sense of understanding or intuition. For example: I lost sensation in my hand「手の感覚がなくなった」(てのかんかくがなくなった). He has a good sense of direction「彼は方向感覚が優れている」(かれはほうこうかんかくがすぐれている). The word is also used in contexts like 'a sense of beauty' (美の感覚, びのかんかく) or 'a sense of danger' (危険の感覚, きけんのかんかく).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    12

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    270

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    View

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mi

    onyomiかん

    kan

    Parts

    Bird See

    Example Word

    外観: appearance. The Japanese noun '外観 (がいかん)' refers to the external appearance or outward look of something, such as a building, object, or even a person. It is often used to describe the visual impression or facade of something. For example: The appearance of the building is modern「その建物の外観はモダンです」(そのたてもののがいかんはモダンです). She pays great attention to her appearance「彼女は外観に非常に気を遣います」(かのじょはがいかんにひじょうにきをつかいます). This word is commonly used in contexts related to design, architecture, or personal presentation.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    18

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    321

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    See, Look

    Reading

    kunyomi

    mi

    onyomi

    shi

    Parts

    Cult (示)See

    Example Word

    視線: gaze. The Japanese noun '視線 (しせん)' refers to the direction or focus of someone's eyes, often translated as 'gaze' or 'line of sight'. It is commonly used to describe where someone is looking or the act of looking at something. This word can also carry nuances of attention, scrutiny, or even judgment depending on the context. For example: Her gaze was fixed on the painting「彼女の視線はその絵に釘づけだった」(かのじょのしせんはそのえにくぎづけだった). I felt someone's gaze on me「誰かの視線を感じた」(だれかのしせんをかんじた). The word is often used in situations where the direction or intensity of looking is significant, such as in social interactions or artistic descriptions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    644

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Standard, Regulation

    Reading

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Man, Husband See

    Example Word

    規範: norm. The Japanese noun '規範 (きはん)' refers to a standard, norm, or model that serves as a guideline for behavior, thought, or judgment. It is often used in contexts related to social, ethical, or professional standards. For example: Society has its own norms「社会にはその規範がある」(しゃかいにはそのきはんがある). We must follow the norms of the workplace「職場の規範に従わなければならない」(しょくばのきはんにしたがわなければならない). The word can also imply a sense of authority or a benchmark that is widely accepted within a community or group.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    1074

    Handwriting

    kanji

    Meaning

    Look, Perusal

    Reading

    onyomiらん

    ran

    Parts

    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

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1129

    Handwriting

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